Last Updated - November 5, 2024
One of my main aims is to give the children a variety of interesting, physically active based outings. We go to many fun attractions such as Teignmouth Park, Cockington, Paignton Zoo, local beaches, afternoon activities consist of messy play i.e. playdoh, painting, water fun. Also visits to Torquay Library, doing puzzles, and storytime. Fun is a key word and happy children is my goal.
Qualifications and Training: NVQ 3, Paediatric First Aid, EAL, THRIVE.
Telephone : 07799 314699
E-mail : michellechris@hotmail.co.uk
Address : TORQUAY
Postcode : TQ1
Notes : Near to Torquay Town Centre.
Details : £4.50 Per hour
Age RangesFrom 0 years 0 months to 13 years 0 months
Has Provision : No
Has Provision : Yes
Details : currently working with 2 EAL children
Immediate vacancies : Yes
Details : Please contact for details
2 year old funding : Yes
3 & 4 year old 30 Hour funding : Yes
Opening Times
Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
---|---|---|
Monday | 07.00 | 18.00 |
Tuesday | 07.00 | 18.00 |
Wednesday | 07.00 | 16.00 |
Thursday | 07.00 | 18.00 |
Friday | 07.00 | 16.00 |
Offers pickups : Yes
Schools : All Saints Babbacombe Church of England Primary School
Ilsham C of E Academy
Warberry Church of England Foundation Primary School
Details : Drops off and picks up from All Saints Babbacombe, Warberry CofE and Ellacombe Primary School breakfast club ilsham.
Ofsted URN: EY406114
Link to latest and historical ofsted inspection reports
I attended Thrive training session in 2012. I have recently attended a training session to refresh my thrive knowledge.
April 2013 I attended Makaton Foundation training course run by SENCO Judith Thomas.
I attended an E.A.L training day to provide me with the necessary skilss and confidence needed to provide extended support to assist e.a.l children attending my setting.
I attend regular ‘sen and suporting vulnerable children forums’ and ‘designated person forums’ to provide me with necessary knowledge and keep me upto date with all current legislation.
I am currently working with a SEN child. I have experience of writing referrals to agencies and have worked closely with speech and language therapist, senco at Torbay early years.
I work with Childrens Services, I have supported Social workers in the bay to provide emergency care for vulnerable children.
I am on the Childminders Enhanced Support Package enabling me to access extra support and advice as required. The enhanced package also provides me with additional training sessions whereby I am able to update, refresh, and improve my knowledge relating to all areas of working with children and their families.
I welcome all children and their families to my setting and will work with the relevant agencies and seek the support and guidance necessary in order to provide the best possible outcome for your child.
I am an inclusive provider and welcome all children and their families into my setting. I endeavour to meet the needs of families wishing to access my provision.
I follow guidance laid out in The Equality Act 2010 and do not discriminate in any way at all. I work in partnership with families to provide the care required to ensure the best possible outcome for their children.
Children are welcome regardless of SEN and I access training and support that I require in order to meet the childs needs. I have spaces available from August 2014.
I have an Equal Opportunities/Inclusion Policy and Procedure.
If it is identified that extra additional support is required beyond what I can provide as part of my normal ratios, then I can apply to the Local Authority for additional funding, for example if the child needs 1:1 support.
And I will signpost, encourage and support parent(s)/carer(s) to engage with these services.
I follow the Thrive approach to guiding babies and children through emotional development, supporting the child to build strong emotional attachments and a secure feeling of belonging and wellbeing,
The personal social emotional development of the chld is a prime area in the early years foundation stage and every effort is taken to ensure each child develops positively in this essential area.
Each child is valued as an important individual and respected as such in their own right.
Working with parents/carers is of paramount importance and as a practitioner, I welcome the total involvement of families as the parent/carer knows their child best and I will gain the necessary information required so that I may provide the best possible care and support to the child.
I have a positive approach to behaviour management and have a relevant policy in place.
I work in partnership with families so that the best outcome for the child and their behaviour is ensured.
I have experience of writing an informative transitional document to accompany child to school.
I used photographs alongside the annotation and I have received positive feedback about the document from early years team, childs paediatrician and the school reception teacher.
I support the family during transition and make myself available to attend senco meetings and transition meetings between school and child and parents.
I work in partnership with the early years team, am happy to fill in referral forms and signpost accordingly to meet the requirements of each child in my setting.
I strive to reach the best possible outcome for the children and their families, andwill liase with relevant agencies to ensure this is possible.
All the children in my setting are given every opportunity to experience a wide range of activities, resources, open ended play, messy play, out door opportunities.
I put great emphasis on enabling and encouraging each and every child to reach his or her full potential.
The 3 prime areas of learning; personal, social, emotional development, and speech&language and physical development are focused on greatly.
I encourage the children to explore as they wish and encourage a child led environment.
I use the My learning and development document as a guide to track child development. BUT: each child does develop at different rates. I observe the children through their play and activities I arrange.
I speak with parents and offer parent meetings whereby we are able to discuss in depth the development of the child. I always value parental involvement and want to hear about the parents view and how they feel progress is being made.
I work with outside agencies when a child requires added input or indeed if I require support or added training to work better with a family.
Agencies that work with myself and families are invited to my setting.
By doing this, I am showing the agencies how I work, and the opportunity is there for suggestion of alternative ideas if it is deemed necessary.
I provide families with Feedback forms so I can ensure I am providing the service that is beneficial. Parents are also invited to meetings with myself and i feel this provides a good opportunity for any new ideas, or concerns to be discussed.
I access training throughout the year to continue my professional development to enable me to be the best that I can be and this will help me support families to the highest standard.
I work with colleagues and share good practise because I believe that we are all always learning and I strive to constantly improve myself and my knowledge whichI then use accordingly in my setting.
I attend senco and vulnerable children, designated person, safeguarding, paediatric 1st aid training sessions and others that are available to constantly be upto date with all new legislation and new training ideas.
I attended Nancy Stewart charecteristics of effective learning seminar this year I have attended Makaton workshops last year.
I have attended English as Additional language course.
My training and development is ongoing and I strive to access extra training when required.
I always make time for parents , we chat briefly about the childs day when the child is collected. Parent meetings are offered periodically.
Telephone exchange or email is readily available.
I encourage parents to be honest and opern with me, I enjoy working closely with families. My priority is always to try to reach the best possible outcome for the child and this, in my opinion ia done by having a positive working relationship with the family.
By having a good working relationship with the childs Parents/carers, I believe issue can be resolved very swiftly.
I would always request parents speak to me about any issue or problem.
I have a complaint policy which offers advice to families wishing to make a complaint. Ofsted phone number is available on my notice board if required.
Please phone or email to make an appointment to come and see me.
My details are available on Family Information Service’s directory, www.torbaydirectory.com/family I am happy to discuss your requirements and what I can offer you and your children.
Ofsted website will have my last inspection report for you to read.