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Tots R Us

We are a full day care preschool that operates term time only from 8.30 - 3.30 Monday to Friday. We are situated in the school grounds of the local primary school Eythorne and Elvington. We offer care for children from 2 years old to statutory school age.


The early start 8.30 - 9 and the late finish 3 - 3.30 have to be booked as these are additional services they can only form part of funded times if you are not already accessing your full free entitlement hours.


Our latest Ofsted in Feb 2018 was a Good rating which we are very proud of.


We provide preschool care and education for children from 2 years old to statutory school age


We accept free for 2 funding for 2 year old's up to 15 hours per week subject to eligibility term time (we can help check your eligibility) and the free early education for 3 and 4 year olds for upto 30 hours term time (15 hours universal for all and any over 15 hours is subject to eligibility;if you feel you are entitled to the additional 15 hours free early education if you visit www.childcarechoices you will be able to determine your eligibility. A code will be issued if you are, this must be given to your childcare provider and re validated by yourself every 3 months)


Our morning session is 9 - 12 / afternoon 12 - 3, an early start of 8.30 and/or a late finish of 3.30 can be booked for an additional charge 


The early and late half hours can form part of your free early education claim if you are not already accessing your full entitlement.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Nicola Hollis
Contact Position
Manager
Telephone
07944 737 134
E-mail
totsrus1987@gmail.com

Where to go

Address
Elvington Primary School
Adelaide Road
Eythorne
Dover
Kent
Postcode
CT15 4AN
Notes

We are a mobile class room with a nice outdoor area we also have access to the school grounds - playground and adventure playground and grassed playing field

We are rural and have access to local country side walks where we can show the children the small holding that is growing very near the school - at present goats, sheep, alpacas and pigs - we are learning to look after our world so we have started to keep our fruit and veg scrapes to feed the pigs.

We are  also at present going on lots of litter picks locally so that the children learn to look after their environment.

Our fees below rise September annually the prices shown are from September 2021 to July 2022

DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 SITUATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR US TO OPERATE DIFFERENT HOURS AS WE ARE IN SCHOOL GROUNDS SO WE MAY HAVE TO FIT AROUND THEIR TIMES OF ENTRY AND HOME TIMES THIS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO PARENTS IF THE SCHOOL PLACES RESTRICTIONS ON US.

WE HAVE AN EXTENSIVE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THIS TIME WHICH IS REVIEWED REGULARLY RE GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE AND IS DONE FOR THE MAXIMUM SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT IS NOT DONE TO EXCLUDE OR DISCRIMINATE.

THESE ARE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES AND WE NEED TO OPERATE IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES SAFETY FIRST WHICH KEEPS THE WELL BEING HIGH FOR ALL AT TOTS R US. SO UNFORTUNATELY THIS MAY MEAN AT TIMES OF LOCK DOWN OR OTHER THAT OUR SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO PRIORITY GROUPS. WE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO INCLUDE ALL HOWEVER FOR SAFETY AGAIN THIS IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE.

AT THIS TIME IN THE PANDEMIC OF COVID-19 WE ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL and we hope that this will remain fully now that staff are vaccinated and the pandemic situation is improving UPDATED 2.8.2021

When is it on?

When is childcare available
Term Time Only
Carescheme Age Range:
2 year(s), 0 month(s) to 4 year(s), month(s)
Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 08:30 15:30
Tuesday 08:30 15:30
Wednesday 08:30 15:30
Thursday 08:30 15:30
Friday 08:30 15:30

Other Details

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
5.00 Per hour
30.00 Per day
150.00 Per week
15.00 Per session
half hour 2.50 an early 8.30 - 9 / and a late 3 - 3.30 Before School
ECD Type
Day Nursery
Offers pickups
No
Cost(s)
Cost details
Early start 8.30 - 9am £2.50 from September 2021
Late finish 3 - 3.30pm £2.50 from September 2021

fees will be rising in september 2021 to £5 per hour so a 3 hour session unfunded will cost £15
all day unfunded 9 am - 3pm will be £30
early and lates will cost £2.50 each
3-4 Year Old Funding?
Yes
2 Year Old Funding?
Yes
Total vacancies
8
Vacancies Details
We are now taking bookings for term 3 which starts on Wednesday 5th of January 2022 where we have some spaces available. . Registration visits are arranged for school holidays or once the children have gone home on a Friday afternoon for the first week of term after this we aim to arrange a visit in the school holiday so that children join us at the beginning of a new term so it gives time for them to settle before we break for a school holiday - this is what we recommend so as not to hinder and have to restart a settling in period because a school holiday comes too soon when they have not fully settled - so visiting in a school holiday and starting at the beginning of a term is how our admissions work at tots r us. If you wish to register for term 3 January 2022 please contact us for a registration form. We will arrange registration visits for Friday 17th December from 2pm
Places Range
Places Range
Start AgeEnd AgePlaces
0 5 30
5 8 30
Immediate vacancies?
Yes
Contact Provider for Vacancy Details?
Yes
Vacancy range
Vacancy Range
Start AgeEnd AgePlaces
2 3 3
3 4.11 5
Vacancy Information Last updated Date
24/11/2021
Facilities
Music, Computers / It, Messy Play Area, Cookery, Outdoor Adventure Play Area, Toddler Groups, Toys/dolls, Dressing Up, Dance, Outdoor Activities, Pets, Trike, Play House, Parks/playgrounds, Water Play, Quiet Room, Games / Puzzles, Visits and Outings, Garden, Walks, Sandpit, Arts And Crafts, Scooter, Reading, Woodwork, Refreshments, Books, Sign Language / Makaton, See-Saw, Bike, Songs, Sleeping Area, Slide, Climbing Frame, Library Visits, Stories
Other facilities information
We do not provide holiday club opening as there has never been enough take up of the provision during holiday times. We do not provide meals if your child attends all day then lunch is provided by the parents in the form of a packed lunch.
Notes

We can cater for additional needs, our staff are trained and knowledgeable.

Our approach is a very child led environment where we plan in the moment based on what the children are doing, are interested in and based on our knowledge of the children and what they need to learn next and based on what we plan to teach children at tots before they leave us and start school "our curriculum". Feedback is given to parents very much in the moment, which is done verbally through out the week with whatsapp and email and a closed group on facebook for ideas to have a go at at home in the form of remote learning. The feedback to individuals is about your childs progress,updates, next steps as well as what you can help with at home. Summaries are handed out in the form of 'what I have been learning this week' during their focus week which happens for each keyperson group for one week of every term this record allows parents to see their childs current interests and achievements and emerging skills in group, as well as their wow moments and next steps. This way we feel the parents are much more informed and can help with their childs learning at home in the current moment rather than waiting all term for a summary. We encourage parents to share news of their child on a regular basis so that we too are updated on their wow moments and new emerging skills and interests at home.

We plan for cultural and what is going on in the world if we feel that it has positive learning potential for our children for example the changing seasons. We now have an allotment, cultural ie Halloween, poppy day, Chinese new year and much more. 

We plan from and follow the childrens needs and interests. Each child has a keyperson that is special to them; who knows their next steps and interests and will plan for these around what is happening on a session to session basis based on their knowledge of your child. This is shared with the whole team so that there is a whole team response to each child.

 

Our curriculum has the children very much at the heart of it so that we follow their interests, needs, talents and also we plan to ensure that children are school ready by way of independence and autonomy, we aim to teach them about their feelings and emotions so that they are on the road to self regulation as well as they can be confident to try, persevere and to succeed and reach their full potential. We place therefore a strong focus on personal,social and emotional development and also place a lot of emphasis on communication and language to ensure that children become skillful communicators that can make their needs known, plan - do and review and can express how they feel and why and relate that to others and situations as they arise. We place importance on physical development too by way of children learning what is healthy for their bodies by way of food, practices and exercise including a lot around healthy eating and oral hygiene - we aim to include parents very much in all of this too so that they can help at home and so we work in partnership together to enhance their childrens learning and experiences so that they reach their full potential and have a very i can do attitude :)

Languages Spoken:
English
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Wheelchair access details
Ramp/walkway to door and we are on one level

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
127724
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
18/01/2007IntegratedGood
16/10/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
24/04/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
28/02/2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

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)

we offer this flexibly please contact us with your specific requests

for example you can attend 5 days 9-3pm = 30 hours

or 4 days 8.30 - 3.30pm = 28 hours

Service status

Status
Open

Local Offer

Description

we aim to provide the best care to all families please see our offer below

 

footnote from our equal opps/ admissions and sen policy :when admitting children with additional needs we will work closely with parents and have an open and honest approach that puts the child at the heart of all decisions – if a child starts with us and additional needs are identified that have not been highlighted by parents we will first speak to parents about their child to make a plan that is best for their child – this plan maybe be around attendance patterns, activities or group work they will take part in and may include the introduction of a targeted plan that may lead to a personalised plan and referrals to outside agencies ie speech language/specialist teaching service lift as examples – throughout all this process the wishes of the parents will be taken into consideration but our fundamental aim will be to meet the needs and to achieve what is best for the child and this may result in a change to their attendance pattern so that we can offer more targeted support ie 1:1 from a keyperson to meet additional needs – we can only offer 1 child this specialised 1:1 support in any one session due to staff levels so we will need to work with you to sort an attendance pattern that will provide the best benefit for your child so that they reach their full potential, and in some cases if routine is needed for a child for eg with autism an attendance pattern for routine would involve 5 mornings or 5 afternoons given but this cannot be promised if we have another child with needs already in attendance ie 5 mornings already) We may need to due to ratios of staff to children need to place your childs attendance pattern in our quietest sessions to allow for 1:1 and in some cases before attendance can start we may need to get in place senif and lift support ;so there may be a delay between registering your child and your child starting with us.

Special Needs Support

How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND? 

a registration meeting. -  where past assessments by other professionals ie health visitors 2 year old check are discussed as part of the itergrated review process in kent.

all about me and my family discussion at the registration visit that is booked when we are closed on either a friday after school or school holiday at present re our covid risk assessment

information from parents and the red book and links with health visitor if needed for the individual child or links with any other outside professionals that the parents identify to be involved at the point of registration. 

assess starting points - observe/notice, assess and plan when they start tots.

a 2 year old progress check which is statutory.

trained senco in group to identify needs and to support the key person/s to identify needs.

links with outside professionals.

regular assessment and summary points which are discussed with parents. 

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How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported? 

You will have a keyperson whom will regularly speak to you about your child their achievements and needs, you may speak to them anytime.

There will be termly opportunities to meet with your keyperson also at your request. During covid unfortunately this has to be on hold, but we have updated our feedback to parents to be much more in the moment. 

Feedback is given to parents very much in this way too weekly which is done verbally throught out the week with whatsapp and email and a closed group on facebook for ideas to have a go at at home in the form of remote learning. The feedback to individuals is about your child and will be progress updates as well as what you can help with at home. Summaries are handed out in the form of 'what I have been learning this week' record so that you can see their current interests and achievements and emerging skills in group; this way we feel the parents are much more informed and can help with their childs learning at home in the current moment rather than waiting all term for a summary.

We plan for cultural and what is going on in the world if we feel that it has positive learning potential for our child.

A "2 year old progress check" at the right stage will be completed as this is statutory.

You will have the opportunity to observe your child and add to their personal development journey and you may view this at any time.

 

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How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs? 

We plan and ensure that differentiation is part of the plan which means we deliver our learning at the needs of each child.

We plan in the moment with each child so it is more relevant for each individual therefore whatever your child does or is interested in we are interested in too.

Variety of activities and resources to consolidate learning and to challenge.

Small group work if needed.

Indoor and outdoor play.

We let you know what we are doing so you can do it at home too or you are always welcome to join us.

We plan for what is relevant that is going on in the world around us to the childrens level and with sensitivity.

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What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties? 

we have a calming environment and trained staff

we have a quiet smaller area to work in

we have experience of complex needs

staff have a range of skills

we have a range of resources and the knowledge of where to source from as well as whom to contact for advice and support if needed from outside agencies

senior staff are trained to support all staff and families

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What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND? 

We have a send policy that details the graduated approach and staff that can action this as we are experienced and trained.

We know who to refer to if needed consent will be sought. 

Staff attend training so they can renew and update their knowledge and therefore can be the best support to families.

We know when to refer for help and to whom this help can be requested from, from early help to the local inclusion team (lift) and extra funds by the way of senif will be applied for, in order to help your child develop if they have a personalised plan and need personalised learning above the level of what we offer universally to all children.

 

PLEASE READ FULL CORE OFFER UPLOADEwhen admitting children with additional needs we will work closely with parents and have an open and honest approach that puts the child at the heart of all decisions – if a child starts with us and additional needs are identified that have not been highlighted by parents we will first speak to parents about their child to make a plan that is best for their child – this plan maybe be around attendance patterns, activities or group work they will take part in and may include the introduction of a targeted plan that may lead to a personalised plan and referrals to outside agencies ie speech language/specialist teaching service lift as examples – throughout all this process the wishes of the parents will be taken into consideration but our fundamental aim will be to meet the needs and to achieve what is best for the child and this may result in a change to their attendance pattern so that we can offer more targeted support ie 1:1 from a keyperson to meet additional needs – we can only offer 1 child this specialised 1:1 support in any one session due to staff levels so we will need to work with you to sort an attendance pattern that will provide the best benefit for your child so that they reach their full potential, and in some cases if routine is needed for a child for eg with autism an attendance pattern for routine would involve 5 mornings or 5 afternoons given but this cannot be promised if we have another child with needs already in attendance ie 5 mornings already) We may need to due to ratios of staff to children need to place your childs attendance pattern in our quietest sessions to allow for 1:1 and in some cases before attendance can start we may need to get in place senif and lift support ;so there may be a delay between registering your child and your child starting with us.D ABOVE

 

How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this? 

We observe plan and track all childrens development.

We share this with parents and gain consent to refer if needed.

Support and advice will be given for activities at home to help progress the child so that we work in partnership. 

We plan mainly in the moment reacting to your childs play and comments in the here and now. Feedback is given to parents very much in this way weekly which is done verbally throughout the week with whatsapp and email and a closed group on facebook for ideas to have a go at at home in the form of remote learning. The feedback to individuals is about your child and will be progress updates as well as what you can help with at home. Summaries are handed out in the form of what I have been learning this week record so that you can see their current interests and achievements and emerging skills in group. This way we feel the parents are much more informed and can help with their childs learning at home in the current moment rather than waiting all term for a summary.

We plan for cultural and what is going on in the world if we feel that it has positive learning potential for our child.

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How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips? 

we have commitment to inclusive practice

we would risk assess

adapt plans to include all children this may be with extra pairs of hands attending or taking equipment that a child needed for example

we would work in partnership with the childs parent

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How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users? 

ramped accesses rear, front and into garden

room layout can be moved and adapted at present it is laid out so children cannot run around

handrail support in toilets

child level sinks and small toilets

adults on hand to help

where possible we are supernumary each day so 1 adult extra

different floor coverings for ease of moving around

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How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school? 

as with all children a transfer record would be givemn with parents consent

share information on the child with parents consent

local school visits if starting their

starting school activities before starting so confident

we visit school for assemblies, sports day and other activities from time to time

the lift process links up with school too with us to provide the best start for children with send

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How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation? 

regular meetings with parents

parents annual questionnaire and monthly feedback question

staff meetings where staff evaluate the setting

policies and procedures are regularly updated if needed at least once a year

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Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting? 

the manager by telephone, email or visit

you will receive a registration pack

please visit as this is the best way to get to know each other and to assess if the setting is right for you

www.totspreschool.webs.com

faceook page - totsruspreschool

when admitting children with additional needs we will work closely with parents and have an open and honest approach that puts the child at the heart of all decisions – if a child starts with us and additional needs are identified that have not been highlighted by parents we will first speak to parents about their child to make a plan that is best for their child – this plan maybe be around attendance patterns, activities or group work they will take part in and may include the introduction of a targeted plan that may lead to a personalised plan and referrals to outside agencies ie speech language/specialist teaching service lift as examples – throughout all this process the wishes of the parents will be taken into consideration but our fundamental aim will be to meet the needs and to achieve what is best for the child and this may result in a change to their attendance pattern so that we can offer more targeted support ie 1:1 from a keyperson to meet additional needs – we can only offer 1 child this specialised 1:1 support in any one session due to staff levels so we will need to work with you to sort an attendance pattern that will provide the best benefit for your child so that they reach their full potential, and in some cases if routine is needed for a child for eg with autism an attendance pattern for routine would involve 5 mornings or 5 afternoons given but this cannot be promised if we have another child with needs already in attendance ie 5 mornings already) We may need to due to ratios of staff to children need to place your childs attendance pattern in our quietest sessions to allow for 1:1 and in some cases before attendance can start we may need to get in place senif and lift support ;so there may be a delay between registering your child and your child starting with us.

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What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints? 

our send policy explains the graduated approach and how we support children and gives info with the complaints procedure for what you should do if you are unhappy which we hope you will not be

if a translated version is needed please ask

you receive a mini policy booklet in your welcome pack full copies of all are available on request

we have an open door policy please know that you can approach us with praise or concerns

monthly question and annual questionnaires come to you for your feedback

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