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Dorkins, Mrs Nicola
Services and organisations that have the Local Offer flash have filled out inclusion information, meaning that they meet the needs of people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

I am a registered childminder who provides funded sessions for eligible 2,3 & 4-year-olds as well as professional care for 0-12-year-olds.  I have been childminding since 2002. I provide an exciting educational, natural learning environment. The children have access to a lot of natural resources to play with. I provide fun educational activities for the children in a safe, clean, secure learning environment.  The children have their own gardening plot where we grow fruit, herbs, vegetables and wildflowers. I have a large decked area with educational activities and a large safe lawn area where we build dens. I often take the children to my field which has its own woods where we do fun forest school activities.  Parents are kept informed of what the children are doing throughout the day via a secret Facebook page ( parents only) and observations and reports via Tapestry. I have dogs, ducks, pigs, lambs and horses. The dogs are fantastic with all ages of children and the children adore them. The dogs have their own separate area in the house and outside. 

I regularly attend local SENCO cluster meetings and regularly attend childminding conferences and courses. I am a childminder mentor and part of the QCC.

I hold an NVQ3 CCLD & ICP, DCP & ECP(Level3), EYPDP, Hygge in the Early years, Food Hygiene, level 3 multi agency safeguarding & Early Years First Aid.

I have also attended multiple courses and workshops to benefit the children in my care, including anaphylaxis awareness and auto injector training course.

 

OFSTED graded as OUTSTANDING DEC 2019. 

Who to contact

Contact name
Nicola Dorkins
Telephone
07850161359
01726 858700
E-mail
ndorkins@hotmail.co.uk

Where to go

Address
Luxulyan
Bodmin
Cornwall
Postcode
PL30
Notes

Large drive way with plenty of parking, local bus stop within walking distance. 

Other details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£5.00 Per Hour

Inclusion within our setting

Wheelchair access

Has provision
Yes
Details
Ramp to house - all one level for children

Dietary needs

Has provision
Yes
Experience with
Vegetarian
Lactose free
Organic
Gluten free
Vegan
Egg intolerance
Diabetic
Nut allergy
Dairy free
No food provided
Details
I can accommodate all dietary requirements .

Cultural provisions

Details
Can be provided.
Languages spoken

English 

Pet provisions

Are there any pets at the setting?
Yes
List of pets
Dogs
Other furred animal
Birds

Childcare information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Date updated
16/08/2021

Funded places

3 & 4 year old funding
Yes
2 year old funding
Yes

Opening times & facilities

Opening times
Opening times
DayOpening timeClosing time
Monday 8am 5pm
Tuesday 8am 5pm
Wednesday 8am 5pm
Thursday 8am 5pm

School pickups

Offers pickups
Yes
Schools
Luxulyan School
Details
I can only pick up from the local school.

Ofsted information

Ofsted URN
EY236054
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
12/12/2005CareGood
24/01/2007CareGood
08/02/2010Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
07/12/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
05/12/2019Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding

Inclusion details

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SENCo name
Nicola Dorkins

Early Years Local Offer response

Learning and development

Systems and strategies we have in place to identify children that may require additional support

All documentation filled in for the children in my care would adequately identify any areas for concern. Documentation ( Tapestry) such as termly reports, observations and milestone charts are used to record information about the child's current level of achievement.

How we identify and support children's learning and development needs

If any issues or concerns are highlighted I will inform parents/carers as soon as possible and work closely with them to provide them with the support and guidance necessary. Children may require extra equipment or resources, or need more extensive planning of activities to support his or her learning and development needs.

Links we have to other agencies

I have worked alongside schools, nurseries, health visitors, and other professionals to ensure children are fully supported from all areas. 

How we support children transferring to school

Throughout my time caring for a child I aim to teach them the necessary skills for independence to be ready for school. Children are taught skills such as dressing independently, using a knife and fork, toileting independently etc. I also use a 'Transition Document' to provide the school with information about the child about to enter their school and their level of ability and achievement. It also gives opportunity for the child and parents to contribute their thoughts and opinions on starting school etc. The document also had an extra section to be filled in for any children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities to give information to the school about the child's needs and Learning Plans as well as the details of any other professionals working with that child or family.

Welfare

Specialist skills or training our staff have

I, myself, keep up to date with regular training, local SENCO meetings and particularity any changes to the EYFS, safeguarding as well as researching other relevant training to benefit my setting and the children in my care.

Support we offer regarding children's health and well-being

My setting is a healthy setting, and I have had training to promote healthy eating and exercise in the under 8.  I have also been involved in ‘Healthy Early Years Training’ and my setting is recognised as a Healthy Early Years Setting.

Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported

I regularly talk to the parents about their child/children’s learning and support. Parents are able to view and comment on observations and reports via their Tapestry account. 

Our complaints policy

If i receive any complaints I will make sure I keep a written record of all complaints and their outcome for 10 years. These will be kept confidential but, as required, I will provide Ofsted, on request, with a written record of all complaints within a specified period and the action taken as a result of each complaint. I will retain all records for 10 years.

Access

Alterations we have made to make our building accessible

My house is accessed via a ramp at the entrance of the house. All rooms which are to be used by the children are all on the ground level and the outdoor area is accessed by double doors leading straight out onto my decked area.

Facilities we have for personal care

The children have a downstairs toilet to use, with hand basin and drying facilities.

Specialist resources we have

I can source specialist resources as appropriate and as required.

How we include all children in activities, such as trips

I always ensure that my practice and my environment are inclusive to all children. Children with additional needs are supported to participate in all activities with the other children, but I also aim to include some more specific games and activities for the child to enjoy which the other children can join in with too. When visiting places and going on trips, the places are risk assessed to include all children. I also complete a document of planning for these places, which includes a section on how I include a child with SEND.

Last updated: 12/03/2024

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