Frew, Mrs Gail Charmain
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 been a childminder since November 2003.
I live in a lovely safe home environment with a safe enclosed rear garden, within easy walking distance of the town centre. I attend weekly meets/play sessions with fellow childminders and enjoy outings to the beach, parks, woods, shops and library etc with the children. The school's I currently cover are St Petrocs & St Marys.
I am a member of PACEY and have attended many courses. If you would like any further information please feel free to give me a call.
I am able to offer funded places for 2,3 & 4 year olds.
I also have 1 small pet Dog named Dash.
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Gail
- Contact position
- Childminder
- Telephone
- 07460 812493
- gailschildcare@ymail.com
Where to go
- Address
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Bodmin
Cornwall - Postcode
- PL31
- Notes
Town bus service
Other details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £4 Per Hour
Inclusion within our setting
Dietary needs
- Has provision
- Yes
- Experience with
- No food provided
- Details
- Parents to provide food
Cultural provisions
- Languages spoken
English
Pet provisions
- Are there any pets at the setting?
- Yes
- List of pets
- Dogs
Childcare information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Date updated
- 23/02/2017
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 Monday 7am 6pm Tuesday 7am 6pm Wednesday 7am 6pm Thursday 7am 6pm Friday 7am 6pm
School pickups
- Offers pickups
- Yes
- Schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Bodmin
Ofsted information
- Ofsted URN
- EY272466
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 17/03/2008 Care Good 24/11/2011 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 04/02/2015 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 15/06/2017 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 31/01/2023 Inspection (Early Years Register) Requires Improvement 03/01/2024 Re-inspection (Early Years Register) Requires Improvement
Inclusion details
- SENCo name
- Gail Frew
Early Years Local Offer response
- Systems and strategies we have in place to identify children that may require additional support
We work with parents to identify gaps in children's learning or any delays I am concerned about. I refer children to speech and language and the lead SENCO in my area.
- How we identify and support children's learning and development needs
We do this by observing children during activity and play. We share daily diaries and observations with parents. We also complete (where appropriate) a 2 year progress check to highlight any problems or concerns.
- Links we have to other agencies
We share 2 year progress check with health visitors. We also attend local SENCO network meetings and have SENCO contact details for advice and information.
- How we support children transferring to school
Through daily routine younger children accompany us on the school runs giving them an insight into what to expect.
We encourage independence with toileting, handwashing, getting changed and putting their coats and shoes on as well as encouraging their confidence in asking adults for help if they need it.
Learning and development
- Specialist skills or training our staff have
All mandatory training is up to date. We also attend cluster meetings and training courses, meeting with other childminders to help and support each other.
- Support we offer regarding children's health and well-being
We offer a warm safe environment where children feel happy and content. Having attended the eating well for under 5's training we encourage healthy eating and promote regular handwashing. It is also very important that the children get plenty of fresh air and exercise.
- Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported
We keep parents informed by means of face to face chats at pick up and drop off, daily diary, text and WhatsApp messages
- Our complaints policy
We display our Ofsted parent’s poster in the hallway.
We ask parents to put any complaints in writing as soon as possible which we will then look into. We will give parents a reply within a week and would inform Ofsted.
Welfare
- Alterations we have made to make our building accessible
None
- Facilities we have for personal care
Our only bathroom is on the first floor. We provide steps for toileting and hand washing also potties and changing mats for the younger children which are cleaned as and when necessary.
- Specialist resources we have
We have a range of multi-cultural books and toys including positive examples of people of all ages and abilities.
We have various musical instruments and an assortment of sensory toys available.
We provide a low level table along with various play mats.
- How we include all children in activities, such as trips
We ensure when going out on trips and activities that there is something suitable for all ages and abilities and each child is supported as required.
Before undertaking any activity such as trips a full risk assessment is carried out.
Access
Last updated: 28/09/2023