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Jennie Louise Benstead


I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I have been childminding for Sixteen and a half years looking after children from 0-8 years old. Before I became a childminder I worked at a local pre school for two and a half years. I have a diploma in Pre school practice and constantly take courses to keep my self up to date and further my knowledge.

I offer a fun, loving and caring environment where children can grow and learn. I have a large range of in door and out door toys for boys and girls covering a range of toys. We visit playgroups, parks and libraries on a regular basis.

I have three children of my own aged 21, 20 and 15. We live in Highbrooms, close to Highbrooms station.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Jennie Benstead
Telephone
01892 541160
07817844571
E-mail
Jenniebenstead@aol.com

Where to go

Address
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
Postcode
TN4

When is it on?

When is childcare available
Term Time Only
Carescheme Age Range:
1 year(s), 2 month(s) to 3 year(s), 4 month(s)
Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 07:30 17:30
Tuesday 07:30 17:30
Wednesday 07:30 17:30
Thursday 07:30 17:30

Other Details

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£7.50 Per hour
ECD Type
Childminder
Offers pickups
No
Cost(s)
Total vacancies
0
Vacancies Details
Monday to Thursday Term Time only
Immediate vacancies?
No
Contact Provider for Vacancy Details?
Yes
Vacancy Information Last updated Date
15/03/2024
Facilities
Swing, Music, Computers / It, Messy Play Area, Cookery, Outdoor Adventure Play Area, Toddler Groups, Paddling Pool, Toys/dolls, Dressing Up, Tv/video/dvd, Parent and Toddler Group, Trampoline, Parks/playgrounds, Water Play, Quiet Room, Games / Puzzles, Visits and Outings, Garden, Walks, Sandpit, Help With Homework, Arts And Crafts, Refreshments, Books, Bike, Kitchen, Soft Play Area, Library - Storytimes For Children Aged 2-4 Yrs, Sleeping Area, Slide, Library Visits, Childminding Link Group
Languages Spoken:
English
Wheelchair Access
No

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY384123
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 

30 Hours Extended Entitlement

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 offer two year funding as well as 3-4 year old funding. These hours can be shared between another setting if necessary. Any of these hours can be used between 7.30-5.30pm, Monday to Thursday during term time.

Support with Childcare Costs

Free for 2 (families with 2 year olds receiving additional forms of government support)?
Yes
Universal Entitlements
Yes
Working Parents Entitlement
Yes

Service status

Status
Open

Local Offer

Description

Its very important that early identification of Special Educational Needs are acted on as soon as possible to ensure the most effective support strategies are put in place.

I work closely with parents to identify a child's individual achievements and areas where they might need some more support. Through regular discussions we will be able to talk about any concerns either myself, or you as a parent may have. I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and make regular observations and assesments to track your child's learning journey and progress.

If I think a child in my care has a special educational need I will:

Keep observational notes

Share these with the child's parents

Discuss what support is available

Keep all matters confidential

Work with parents/carers to decide what action to take next.

Special Needs Support

When joining my setting I take information about your child's needs. This allows me to support your child and identify strength and areas we may help your child.

At 2 years of age, I will carry out a 2 year progress check and discuss if there are any areas of special need.

Through your child's learning journeys and observations, we can gain knowledge of your child. This is shared on an ongoing basis.

I will adapt activities to meet your child's needs. I can have specialist teachers involved to help a child's needs, giving us help and advice where needed.

As a Childminder I feel I am in a good position to ensure that I can tailor activities to ensure that your child gets the most learning from both planned activities and from help with routines in the home.

I haven't yet worked with any families with children with special needs. If I do work with any families that require extra support I will source information and guidence.

I will work alongside any other agencies to help support your child.

I believe having a good relationship with all my parents allows me to share information about their child's abilities and work together to help your child progress and develop.

We take regular trips out, whenever we have new children we look at our Health and Saftey risk assesment to take account of any new conditions that may cause children to be at risk.

We have road side parking outside my house with only one small step to the front door. The layout of my downstairs is accessible for children with mobility difficulties. We can look at making any adaptions if needed. Unfortunatly I don't have provision for adult size wheelchairs.

I provide a progress report for children moving on to a new setting.

I evaluate all training. I review our Policies and Procedures and we have parent questionaires.

Contact Jennie Benstead for a visit and potential settling in sessions.

I provide Policies and Procedures for all new parents.

 

References are available to view.

I hold a file for any compliments and complaints.

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