Early Years Local Offer response

Learning and development

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

We gather information from parents, when a child starts at the setting. On entry assessments and two year checks are made and regular observations keep track on each child's individual development.

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

As above as well as liaison with outside agencies and parents. We use IEP's and IBP's to help the development of individual needs.

Links we have to other agencies

Area Senco, educational physiologist, speech therapists and health visitors.

How we support children transferring to school

We liaise with each school, inviting the teachers to visit the children in our setting as well as visiting individual schools. Transition books help the children become familiar with their new setting as do the school uniforms that we use for school role play towards the end of the term. A report is written detailing each child's final assessments which are shared with the parents and teachers. Every parent is given an opportunity to provide an input into the report.

Welfare

Specialist skills or training our staff have

Staff are trained in Makaton, Paedeatric First Aid, Health & Safety in an Early Years Setting, Visuals and Food Hygeine. We also have an on- site Senco and a qualified teacher. One member of staff has completed an advanced safeguarding course and others have completed Child Protection training. We are also Epipen trained.

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

We have a key worker system in place to help with attachments. Transitions into the setting are adjusted according to the individual needs of the child. We offer a wide variety or healthy snacks and cater for all dietary needs. We have free flow access to a secure garden and forest area, where the children can experience low level climbing.

Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported

We verbally inform parents at the end of each session and allow them free access to their child's Learning Journey. Two year old checks and final assessments are shared with the parents as are IEP's and IBP's. We will attend TAC meetings where required and are always welcoming and willing to speak to parents about any concerns they may have. We also have a key worker system.

Our complaints policy

All parents receive this policy as part of their parent guide on registration at the setting.

Access

Alterations we have made to make our building accessible

Not necessary.

Facilities we have for personal care

Toilets and hand basins are at child height and we provide steps to help with both of these if necessary. We have a disabled toilet and an area for changing nappies.

Specialist resources we have

We source specialist equipment as required.

How we include all children in activities, such as trips

With careful planning we ensure that our activites are completely inclusive.