Early Years Local Offer response

Learning and development

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

We use ECAT, tracking and general observations to identify a child that may require additional support. After identifying a need for additional support we would  undertake more detailed observations, using a developmental journal to identify our next steps for children.

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

We identify what additional support a child may need through observations and a developmental journal, using this to support our Planning and reviews. In some cases we work with other professionals that are involved with a child to provide the best support we can.

Links we have to other agencies

We have links with local children centres. We also ensure we have good links with other professionals such as speech therapists, paediatricians, and early support team when needed.

How we support children transferring to school

We are building good links with the school to improve the support we provide to children transitioning to school.  We arrange visits  into the reception class in the summer term that slowly lengthen in time so that by the time we finish in July children are staying for a whole afternoon. and some so the session include staying for lunch as well.

Welfare

Specialist skills or training our staff have

All Staff are DBS checked & hold relevant safeguarding training & paediatric first aid.

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

All children deserve the opportunity to achieve their full potential. At Acorns pre-school we the follow five outcomes

• be healthy;

• stay safe;

• enjoy and achieve;

• make a positive contribution; and

• achieve economic wellbeing.

The five outcomes are universal ambitions for every child and young person, whatever their background or circumstances. Improving outcomes for all children and young people underpins all of the development and work within this setting.

Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported

We aim to keep parents informed about their child at all times. Communication to parents happens daily with more formal parents meetings being held each  term.

We use Tapestry online learning journals, parents have the ability to login to their child's journals to the the activities their children have been involved in.

 

Our complaints policy

We aim to bring all concerns about the running of our setting to a satisfactory conclusion for all of the parties involved. To do this we follow our complaints policy and procedure

Access

Alterations we have made to make our building accessible

Our building is easily accessible through the front door and we have access to our veranda area. We also have a path to the side of our building to make our garden accessible to all.

Facilities we have for personal care

Within our building the children have designated toilets and hand washing basins.

Specialist resources we have

We source specialist resources as required.

How we include all children in activities, such as trips

Letters go out to all parents and carers about activities, outings and trips inviting all children to accompany us. We also vary the days that we do things to give every child the chance to attend some of the trips we provide.

If possible we use Early Years pupil premium money to over additional costs of trips allowing eligible children of Early Years pupil premium to attend.

All activities are adapted as necessary to allow all children to take part and be included.