Hudson Carole Lynden - Childminder - 111802

I work alone, l work closely and give continuous care to all children, building self-confidence and positive self-esteem. I support children by working closely with yourself and any other professionals who may be involved with your child's care/development. I assist you to support your child with ongoing assessments/development and ask you to complete an 'All About Me' form which focuses on your child's strengths, home life, interests and language.

Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is used as a guide to your child's development. All planning is based around your child's own strengths, needs, interests and preferences, using observations as a starting point to assess their own level, and is tailored to your child's individual developmental needs, rather than their age, as your child is their own unique person.

Each child has their own individual needs, observing them during play/activities, l can evaluate their needs to take learning/development forward. If there are concerns, these will be discussed with you on a regular basis and support given to you and your child. If more support and advice is needed, with your permission, l would contact Professional Association of Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) and other relevant professionals. We can work together for the benefit of your child.

Your child's overall well-being whilst in mu care is my responsibility, ensuring that they are secure and safe, both physically and emotuionally, building their self-confidence and self-esteem. I risk assess continually inside my home and on outside visits. I am paediatric first aid trained, which l re-take every 3 years. I am level 3 safeguarding trained which is updated every 3 years. Myself, husband and 3 sons have all been checked by Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) which is now know as Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS). I have a full range of policies including Safeguarding, Risk Assessments, Equal Opportunities and others, these are reviewed/updated regularly. Photographic devices are not used unless l have written permission/consent to do so. I am registered with the Information Com missioners Office (ICO)

can access further expertise from my Professional Association Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) coordinator, local authority or seek advice from other specific professionals. I will follow other professionals advice to assist with progress for your child. A family member is a Play Therapist with experience and expertise and l have a strong network/support from other childminders.

Training is undertaken on a regular basis and when the need arises, to ensure my professional knowledge and personal development is continued. I am more than happy/willing to work closely with parents/carers and any involved outside agencies to learn specific skills to support children with specific additional needs. I worked in a school for children with additional needs. I have a level 3 Diploma for Children and Young Peoples Workforce. I am First Aid Trained.

>I operate an inclusive setting/service and this is extended to all activities both in and out of my setting. If l am undertaking an excursion l will seek your advice as you will have up-to-date and relevant knowledge/information about your child's requirements/needs. All/any trips/excursions are risk assessed, considering all children in my care, and your child's needs are accounted for.

I work from home in a terraced house. I have off road parking. There is a small step up to my front door. I have a step down into the conservatory and a step over the door threshold into the garden, these could be adapted. I have downstairs toilet facilities. My garden is secure and mostly paving slabbed with a small step to decking. I have no wheelchair access.

Children and families are asked to attend settling in sessions before they start, This gives an opportunity for parents/carers to meet me and for me to get to know the child, creating a good environment for the future. Some sessions will be with the child alone, giving me an opportunity to form a bond, and to meet the other children l care for, also to meet my other family members. Children moving onto pre-school/school/other settings are supported in the same way.

In my setting l can provide Government funded early years education places for eligible 2 year olds, also all 3 and 4 year olds. [https://www.gov.uk/free-early-eduction (https://www.gov.uk/free-early-eduction)].This is a maximum of 15hours per term week. Additional funding can be claimed for children with additional educational needs. I will work in partnership with you and your family to identify and obtain any specialist equipment and resources as required.

A decision is made about how much and the type of support your child receives/requires following discussions with you the parent/carer, othder professionals, and after observations and assessments that myself and other practitioners/professional undertake, Additional information could also come from the 2 year check, where age appropriate. If further advice is required l will with your permission contact Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) coordinator or the Early Years Team.

Parents/carers will continually involved and consulted about their child's development/learning and well being. You will be kept up to date with their progress and care. A daily diary will be used which is a two way communication between yourself and me, Joint working with and alongside parents is always mutually respected and beneficial, especially for your child.