I work closely with all children and their families and will cater for and offer support where it is needed. My aim as a childminder is to provide children with a safe environment where they can learn through their play and make friends.
Holly Marika Austin
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Holly Austin
- Telephone
- 07764 685159
- hollyvesma@hotmail.co.uk
Where to go
- Address
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2 Hop Villas
Wilden Park Road
Staplehurst
Tonbridge
Kent - Postcode
- TN12 0HP
When is it on?
- Carescheme Age Range:
- year(s), 0 month(s) to 11 year(s), month(s)
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 7:30 18:00 Tuesday 7:30 18:00 Wednesday 7:30 18:00 Thursday 7:30 18:00 Friday 7:30 18:00
Other Details
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £6 Per hour - ECD Type
- Childminder
- Offers pickups
- Yes
- Schools covered
- St Margaret's CEP School, Collier Street
- Details
- Harper’s Nursery School Marden Pre school
- Cost(s)
- Cost details
- Contact provider for details
- 3-4 Year Old Funding?
- Yes
- 2 Year Old Funding?
- Yes
- Vacancies Details
- Limited space only
- Immediate vacancies?
- Yes
- Contact Provider for Vacancy Details?
- Yes
- Vacancy range
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Vacancy Range Start Age End Age Places 0 4 1 5 11 1 - Vacancy Information Last updated Date
- 03/03/2020
- Facilities
- Music, Literacy and Numeracy, Computers / It, Messy Play Area, Cookery, Drama, Outdoor Adventure Play Area, Toddler Groups, Paddling Pool, Toys/dolls, Dressing Up, Dance, Outdoor Activities, Pets, Trike, Parent and Toddler Group, Parks/playgrounds, Water Play, Games / Puzzles, Visits and Outings, Garden, Walks, Arts And Crafts, Baby Group, Reading, Refreshments, Books, Ball Pit, Bike, Kitchen, Songs, Sleeping Area, Library - Children's Library, Library Visits, Stories, Life Skills, Sports, Library - Storytimes For Pre-School Children
- Other facilities information
- Some activists are an additional cost.
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Wheelchair Access
- No
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY479838
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
30 Hours Extended Entitlement
- Registered to provide up to 30 hours entitlement
- Yes
- 30 Hours Partner Details (These are details of any other childcare provider(s) that this provider will work with to offer the 30 hours entitlement)
I can offer funded care for eligible two year olds and 30hr funding for three and four year olds. These hours can be split between myself and another setting. Funded hours will be offered during my working hours of Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6pm, term time only.
Service status
- Status
- Open
Local Offer
- Description
I work closely with all children and their families and will cater for and offer support where it is needed. My aim as a childminder is to provide children with a safe environment where they can learn through their play and make friends.
Special Needs Support
How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
I continuously monitor children in my care by using the EYFS and observing and providing children with their next steps in terms of development. At the age of two years, all children have a two year check which is a mandatory assessment.
Within the first 4 weeks of a child starting with me I observe the child to record their starting points in their development.
How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
I work closely with all my families. I use a day diary with all my babies and pre schoolers to write down our activities and the child's achievements. Parents are invited to comment and write freely in there on any upcoming appointments or holidays. I also talk informally each day too. The children are monitored and observed using the EYFS. This is all put into the child's profile which is seen by the parents once a term. Parents are welcomed to talk to me at anytime about concerns or worries they may have about their child.
How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
As a childminder we have to use the EYFS to observe, plan and provide next steps for each child. These are carried out using the three prime areas and the four specific areas.
What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
All children are different and unique and learn at different times. Using my knowledge of each child I can engage the children in different ways in the same activity. Children are provided with opportunities within the community attending local toddler groups and attending rhyme time in our local library and using the facilities to choose their own books. We also gain life skills by going shopping and learning about keeping ourselves safe when we are out on trips. The aim is for the children to be happy and confident in all that they do and achieve.
What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
When there is a concern for with a child who isn't progressing as they potentially should. I will talk with the parents about how to help their child and with permission I will refer your child to outside agencies to access the help required.
How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
As I work closely with parents and have formed good relationships with the children in my care. I carry out regular observations and write reports on their development. A two year check will be carried out. All children's profiles are seen by their parents once a term. Parents are welcomed to share observations they have seen at home, parents are also welcomed to talk to anytime about their child.
How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
All my activities and opportunities can be adapted to suit all children, so they can take part and share the same experiences as each other.
How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Sadly my house is not on one level and not suitable for anyone who is reliant on a wheel chair or who has problems moving independently. I have a large living space with a downstairs toilet.
How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
All relevant paperwork for the child can be passed onto the new setting or school. If asked by the parents I am happy to meet the teachers to share information on your child.
How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
Parents are asked to complete a questionnaire on my service once a year, there is the opportunity for parents to share their views. From this I can reflect on my service I provide and consider further training I would like to do.
Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Parents can contact myself to arrange to a meeting.
What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
All my policies are available at anytime for parents to read upon request. I use my annual questionnaire and can make time to talk to parents about their child at a mutually agreed time. I speak daily to my families as well as using day diaries as forms of communication too.