Lynda Anne Walters

Settling In

How will you help children to settle into your setting?

I do a couple of hourly settling in sessions, more if the child needs it.

Progress

How will you communicate with parents/carers about their child's progress?

I try and chat with parents at the end of each night and I am available for chats on the phone if the parents prefer. I work with parents to support them with the child's learning.

Special Additional Needs

Do you have experience of working with children with Special Education Needs

Yes

Experience:

Details of SEND experience and training

I promote equality of opportunity for all children in my care. I will ensure that so far as is reasonable the facilities, equipment and access to the premises are suitable for all children. If parents/carers notify me of special educational needs for their child I will ask for details of needs and what they are doing to support their needs. Plus I would draw up a plan with the parents/carers that would identify any specific support that I should provide.

Is your setting accessible for children with physical disabilities?

No

Dietary requirements

How do you meet different dietary requirements?

I promote healthy eating within my setting by ensuring that I provide children with the correct portion size for their development. I base my meals around the 'eat well plate'. I make a variety of healthy snacks available including fruits and vegetables, healthy drinks (water, milk and pure fruit juices) and dried fruit. Whilst in my care I will ensure that children have between 3-5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Dietary requirements are met for all children. Vegetarian options are provided for all meals.

Facilities

Outdoor Play
Imaginative Play
Toys
Computer Child Use
Baking Cooking
Video's DVD's
Messy Play
Physical Play
Role Play
BooksStories
Sleeping Area
Homework Help
Quiet Activities
Baby Signing
Pets
Social activities
Games Consoles
Construction Play
Visits & Outings
Sensory rooms
Creative Play
Walking Bus