thank you for taking the time to read about our childcare provision

The qualifications held by the Key Members of staff are CACHE level 3 Award to Work in Childcare.  Every member of staff has completed a Health Check, Paediatric First Aid training, DBS Check, Safeguarding and Child Development training.  

We hold Public Liability, Car and Home Insurance and are registered with ICO, in order to store Personal Data and photographs electronically.  

We closely follow the guidelines of EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) when working with children to provide the best outcome in their development and school readiness.  Our main aim is to help children to develop Physically, Emotionally, Socially, Intellectually and Creatively.

We provide a wide, balanced and stimulating environment for children to develop in the Prime and Specific Areas. We Carefully plan, age and development appropriate activities to meet the Frame work as well as give children a variety of choices to develop independence.

Children learn better when they are happy, healthy and safe and every achievement makes a positive contribution to their self-esteem.

• Communication and language
• Physical development
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Literacy 
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and designs

We set clear boundaries of appropriate and inappropriate behaviour from the beginning and teach children to respect the rules, the setting, staff and each other. 

We encourage children to try new activities, explore new things; it helps them to learn, to be philosophical, encouraging to think for them-selves.

We give feedback and support them to learn together and from each other.

We offer children a choice of activities and observe the way they want to do them, which helps us to learn every individual child's interests and abilities.

We work to form a partnership with parents/carers by encouraging their involvement with regular updates on their child’s progress.Honest and supportive communication with parents as well as a warm, caring and respectful relationship with children is an essential part in creating a strong partnership with the child’s wellbeing at its core.

Mothers and fathers are their children’s first and most important educators. That is why, as childminders, we work alongside and in partnership with parents/carers in actively contributing in a child’s health and development in order for them to reach their full potential.

•  Transition has a different effect on every child. Letting a parent go in the morning can create anxiety in children and can be difficult for everybody concerned. We are very understanding  of that and give plenty of time for parents and children to adjust to the setting.
• We are available and open with parents if they have any concerns or questions.
• We ask all parents for feedback in possible areas of improvement with regards to their child, the setting and provision delivery. 
• We can discuss possible activities that parents can do at home with kids to achieve greater results.

A designated wall area in the setting is dedicated to children’s creations and achievements.  Parents are very welcome to look through, take home, contribute and ask questions, any feedback is welcomed. 

• Oxana Jordan and Britney Lackland take a leading role in safeguarding children  (Key Person)
• We keep records, place and follow procedures to safeguard children that are in line with the guidelines and procedures of the  Local safeguarding Children Board LSCB
• The safeguarding policies and procedures are available to  parents/carers and staff. (Rules and Procedures folder).
• We will inform Ofsted, LADO about any allegations made against any person living or working in the setting and actions we have taken in respect of the allegation and keep records.
• Registered with ICO( GDPR 2018) to store photos. 
• Written permissions collected from parents for Outings, Photographs, Bath/shower, Sun protection, Medicine administration, Emergency care and Working with Assistance.
• Records of Complaints and their outcome, Physical intervention, Medicine administered, Risk assessment, Accidents and First Aid treatments.
• Records of Qualifications, Checks and vetting processes that have been obtained by  any person living or working in the setting, including the criminal records, reference number, date and who obtained. Kept in Rules and Procedures Folder and available to parents  on request.
• Record of name, home address and telephone number of provider and any person living or working in the premises.
• Record of name, home address and phone number of anyone who will regularly be in unsupervised contact with the children attending the early year’s provision.
• Record of children’s names and days, dates and hours of attending the setting.
• Records of child’s dietary requirements and allergies.
• First Aid kit.
• Fire Safety equipment.
• Records, procedures and policies on Health and Safety, Healthy Food and Drink, Risk Assessment,  and Fire Evacuation.

We are confident and have strong leadership skills in running the business and the ability to communicate well in writing, and face to face with parents and other professionals. From the outset we let parents know of policies and procedures and remain professional at all time: 

• Being consistent and organised in keeping all the necessary records, following and updating policies and procedures, registrations and financial management.
•  Working in partnership with others to challenge and support, to improve and advance, and to share expertise in order to secure a consistently high-quality provision and better outcomes. 
• Remaining professional at all times with clear understanding of what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour.

When working with children we must meet EYFS framework and promote:

• Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

We celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion in the setting, leading to every child feeling happy, welcome, included and comfortable to share their differences with other kids.  We use imagination and enthusiasm to involve all of the children in learning and participating, breaking the boundaries of old assumptions, creating a close and caring environment where children feel valued and respected. 

• Self-esteem and Fulfilment of Individual Potential.

Children develop a sense of self from a very early age so it’s very important to build strong and positive self esteem in each and every one of them. We observe every child and learn their abilities, inspire them to learn and develop and offer challenges while following their lead. 

• Safeguarding

Protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment to their health or development, and providing an environment in which they can have  consistent safe and effective care which helps them to grow, learn, develop and reach the best outcome. Every child wants to be heard, understood, respected and supported and as a practitioners we always remain vigilant.

Parents must inform us if your child has been ill:

In order to prevent infection from spreading to other kids, the ill child will not be able to attend the setting and will be allowed back 48 hours after vomiting and diarrhoea has stopped and they are clear of all symptoms

In the case of looking after an ill child, we would like to bring parents attention to applying common sense as well as consideration to other children in care and their parents. As long as your child has overcame the most contagious stages of their sickness, they are not running a fever or not advised by the doctor to stay in bed/home and it is not a case of infectious disease they will be allowed to attend the setting. 

• Nappies, Wipes, Bottles and Formula(where applies)
• Change of Clothes: our sessions can get messy, on outings and when we enjoy gardening. Also accidents do happen, so it’s nice to have extra clothes to change into.
• Suntan lotion and Sunhat for the sunny days.
• Wellington boots for rainy days, so we can jump in muddy puddles.
• ·Also a good idea, especially in the beginning, to give a familiar or favourite object: soft toy, blanky or anything that has a familiar home smell and will give your child comfort during the settling/transitional period.

• A 4 weak payment in advance as a deposit is required, in order for each place, for each child to be secured, and any subsequent future payments are to be paid 4 weeks in advance via Bank Transfer.
• Voucher payments to be made a week in advance before scheduled payments in order to reach our account on time.
• In order to secure each place, for each child, during your holiday, parents will have to pay usual contracted hours.
•  1 months notice is needed if parents would like to terminate a contract.