Barbara Gilbert (Happy Bus Childminding)

Education Offer

Overview

I give all children in my care the opportunity to reach their full potential. Sometimes this means adapting an activity to the child’s ability and stage of development, providing additional resources or giving one child more attention and support than others during a particular activity or routine.

We live in a detached house and the downstairs is entirely used for childminding. We have a fairly good size garden which backs onto the local park, accessible via a gate (properly padlocked for safety).

We do not have a dedicated sensory room but we have a lot of sensory resources / equipment which is regularly used. 

Identifying children's needs

We monitor each child's development very closely and discuss any concerns with parents, giving them information about  where to go for professional advice if required, or agree on strategies to deal with the issues we may be presented with. I work closely with the Local Authority Childminding Development Officer and SEN Advisor when a child is indentified with special educational needs as they have suitable strategies to provide support. 

Dedicated contacts

Barbara Gilbert

Involving children and their families

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

Range of support available

• Partnership working with other professionals
• Support for communication needs
• Additional support strategies
• Support for health needs
• Support for behaviour

Measuring children's progress

Regular observations for all children and more in-depth plans for children with identified needs.

Accessibility of the school

At present we do not have any extra facilities as we have no children who require them. We are however prepared to make changes or adapt our setting to the specific needs.

Inclusion

Activities are planned and organised, following a risk assessment, according to children abilities and needs. 

Transition arrangements

I will discuss any transition with parents in advance and plan how I can support their child to make the change. I can provide activities linked to the transition and offer emotional support when needed

I will make every effort, with parental agreement, to link with the new setting planning and activities with my own to support the child’s learning and provide them with any information that may help the teacher or nursery staff settle the child in.

Support and training for parents and carers

• Parent consultation
• Signposting

Further information

For any other information you can email us at benjeja70@hotmail.co.uk