Bennett, Mrs Charlotte
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 have over 30 years experience working with children, including 5 years at a day nursery, 3 years as a pre-school leader and 23 years as a childminder.
QCC member (quality childminding in Cornwall)
Paediatric First Aid certificate
Safeguarding
Food hygiene
Excellent references
Good recent Ofsted report.
DBS checked
I offer a wide range of toys and activities for children of all ages in a secure, calm & caring environment. Every child is encouraged to play, explore and learn according to their age and ability, whilst feeling safe and valued as individuals.
I provide a variety of toys, activities and equipment that include all areas of the EYFS development areas. Where possible, we regularly use natural resources to enhance the children's learning, alongside regular, traditional toys.
I have a large secure, enclosed garden for regular outside play and exploring. Climbing frame, slide, ride on toys, sand, water play and many other sensory activities.
We attend our weekly childminding group, and go on outings to various parks, National Trust gardens and other places of interest.
We regularly explore our local woods, discovering seasonal treasures and wildlife.
We meet up with other local childminders at their settings and for various outings
I have 1 well behaved cat!
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Charlotte Bennett
- Contact position
- Registered Childminder
- Telephone
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07709921317
Mobile: 07709 921317 - cb.roadrunner@hotmail.com
- Bennett, Mrs Charlotte's facebook page
Where to go
- Address
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Garras
Helston
Cornwall - Postcode
- TR12
- Notes
Within walking distance of Garras primary school.
located up a private lane , just off the main road
Other details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type 5.50 Per Hour - Details
- £5.50 Per Hour, per child from September 2024
I accept all government funding - Do you offer a free or reduced rate to carers?
- No
Inclusion within our setting
Dietary needs
- Has provision
- Yes
- Details
- Can be provided on request.
Cultural provisions
- Details
- All religions and cultures are respected. Equal opportunities policy.
- Languages spoken
English
Pet provisions
- Are there any pets at the setting?
- Yes
- List of pets
- Cats
Childcare information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Yes
- Details
- 1 vacancy available for 4 days from September 24
- Vacancy range(s)
- From 15 months years to 5years years (spaces available: 1)
- Date updated
- 28/02/2022
Funded places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
Opening times & facilities
- Opening times
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Opening times Day Opening time Closing time Tuesday 08:0080800:.808:00:00 17.00 Wednesday 08:00 17:000 Thursday 08:00:00 17:00 Friday 08:00 16:00
School pickups
- Offers pickups
- No
Ofsted information
- Ofsted URN
- EY250310
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 17/12/2007 Care Good 13/07/2010 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 09/06/2015 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 27/04/2017 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 05/01/2023 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Inclusion details
- SENCo name
- Charlotte Bennett
Early Years Local Offer response
- Systems and strategies we have in place to identify children that may require additional support
I do regular observations as the children are playing and joining in activities so i am able to build a developmental picture on each child. I will then be able to identify any areas that may require additional support and also to create next steps for each child to progress in their development.
- How we identify and support children's learning and development needs
These are identified by watching, interacting and regularly observing the childre and, following the EYFS guidance. I plan appropriate activities and outings and really get to know the children in my care.
- Links we have to other agencies
I have contact details of local health visitors and social workers and i'm a member of Quality Childminding in Cornwall.
- How we support children transferring to school
We practise skills that are very important when starting school, especially independance and confidence; getting changed, toilet needs, putting shoes on and also asking for help if needed. We will have stories about starting school and will chat about it together, encouraging the children to share their experiences of a school visit. I encourage parents to share the learning journey with the childs teacher.
Learning and development
- Specialist skills or training our staff have
I ensure my child protection and safeguarding training is up to date.
- Support we offer regarding children's health and well-being
I risk assess my setting regularly and for every outing we go on. We are always discussing safety when out and about, eg. crossing the road, staying close, holding hands, helping each other on play equipment. There are always healthy snack choices.
- Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported
Daily communication before and after the session.Regular photos and messages sent with the parents permission to see what their child has been doing each day. Shariing assessments termly.
- Our complaints policy
I have a detailed complaints policy that can be viewed on request.
Welfare
- Alterations we have made to make our building accessible
Parking in the drive to the side of the house, however I do have a step up to the front door.
- Facilities we have for personal care
I have a downstairs cloakroom for the childrens use, with potty, toilet seat and stool for the basin.
- Specialist resources we have
Specialist resources could be sourced if necessary.
- How we include all children in activities, such as trips
I plan all trips and activities to include all children of all ages and learning abilities. I havea detailed inclusion policy which can be viewed on request.
Access
Last updated: 02/03/2024