Early Years Local Offer response

Learning and development

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

I can cater for additional needs by supporting individual children and families. SEND training / obversations to identify children who are not reaching development stages. Visual supports, behaviour Management strategies. Children are welcomed as individuals and treated equally and respectfully.

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

Work in partnership with parents. Support childrens learning and development with activities appropriate to developmental stage.

Links we have to other agencies

Awareness of Agencies and additional links and support can be accessed if required.

How we support children transferring to school

Strong links with Callington Primary School. Consent to share information obtained from parents. Visits to school. Involvement with transition sessions. Transition training completed. 

Welfare

Specialist skills or training our staff have

My training and skills are of importantance for the settings outcome. I attend training to fit in with my working hours and family life. The mandatory-Safeguarding and Child Protection. Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety. Continual personal development includes-  A First Class Honours Degree (Bachelor of Arts in Professional Practice in Early Childhood) - completed 2020. 

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

Childrens health and well being are essential for effective learning and development. I ensure emotional attatchments and relationships are formed within my setting with myself and other children. Positive learning through a healthy secure environment wiill ensure successful outcomes for each child.

Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported

Contact with parents using Photographs/quotes/mark making etc.

Our complaints policy

As required by Ofsted my setting has a complaints policy. should a verbal complaint not be resolved, forms are accessible from the setting. 

Access

Alterations we have made to make our building accessible

A ramp can be made available to access the bungalow. My setting is accessible and accomodating for children with additional needs. My garden is secured with gates.

Facilities we have for personal care

Personal care can be catered for in the bathroom as it is on ground level.

Specialist resources we have

Toys/equipment are accessible and labelled with photgraphs/pictures. Visual time lines/traffic lights/spot count downs are available. Pushchairs/car seats are available. Personalized specialist equipment can be stored securely for regular use when provided by parents/organisations.

How we include all children in activities, such as trips

Risk assessments ensuring suitability for childrens needs will be made, covering parking/accessability for wheelchairs/personal care facilities/appropriate equipment.