Lina Morkunaite (Bambino Childcare)

Education Offer

Overview

Every child is unique and deserves to be valued and respected. All the children are welcome in my setting and I will make sure all the needs of every single child are met. However, there is no possibility for wheelchair users to attend the setting due to the structure of the house.

My house is quite spacious and most of it is used for childminding: big living room, playroom, conservatory, bedroom for children and big summer house in the garden. I have sensory a tent in the living room with lots of different sensory and heuristic play toys.

 

Identifying children's needs

Through observations, assessments and planning. Parents are informed during confidential meetings. I work closely with the Local Authority Childminding Development Officer and SEN Advisor whenever a child's special need is identified.

Dedicated contacts

Myself, Lina Morkunaite

Involving children and their families

• Parenting advice
• Planning and review meetings
• Advice on how to support learning at home
• Regular contact between parents/carers and the setting

Range of support available

• EYFS Curriculum planning differentiation
• Specific teaching interventions
• Support for behaviour
• Support for health needs
• Partnership working with other professionals
• Additional support strategies
• Support for communication needs

Measuring children's progress

By observing and assessing, also using professional agencies for support and guidance.

Support and training for school staff

I have certificates of training

• Identifying and Supporting Children with Social Communication Difficulties, October 2015
• SEN Modular June 2014

Accessibility of the school

Unfortunately my setting is not wheelchair friendly.

Inclusion

All children are included in activities and these would be adjusted to the abilities and special needs of a child. Risks assessments, provision of additional support would be planned and completed before any activities.

Transition arrangements

I will write a Transition Record about the child:  development stage and all other details about special needs and how they can be supported. I will also arrange a visit with the child to school/nursery to make sure the child is familiar with the new setting and all important information will be passed on.

Support and training for parents and carers

• Parent consultation
• SENCo
• Links with Children's Centres
• Parent workshops
• Coffee mornings with parents