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Lottie Fudge


My name is Lottie Fudge and I am a qualified childminder with Tiney. an Ofsted registered childminding agency. I am a qualified teacher and have been working as a Reception teacher since 2019. I registered as a childminder in May 2022 and I am passionate about working with children. 

 

I am based in beautiful Aycliffe, Dover, in a well-resourced home-from-home. I have a spacious garden which we use daily as our main play space. Each day is filled with child-initiated play and activities personalised to help support the children's development. We also love to explore all that Kent has to offer and my setting is a walkable distance to a local park, Shakespeare beach and Samphire Hoe. We also visit Dover Castle, Sunny Sands and Betteshanger Park. On other days, we may visit soft play, toddler groups and libraries. 

 

From September 2023, I will be going on maternity leave for approximately 6 months. I will not be taking any new enquiries for September. 

 

My setting is open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:30pm throughout the year. I can pick/up and drop/off to Aycliffe Primary School and Nursery. My setting has availability from September 2022. 

 

My fees are currently £6 an hour, which includes breakfast, dinner, snacks and outings. Parents will need to provide a packed lunch, nappies and wipes. I offer funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. 

 

I am registered with Tiney, an Ofsted registered childminding agency who offer world-class training and support to their growing community of childminders. Check out their website to find out more: https://www.tiney.co/ . 

 

I offer free early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds which is based on a core offer of 570 hours universal or 1140 hours with extended for 3- and 4-year-olds. This offer is for 15/30 hours of FREE childcare per week term time only between the hours of 8am to 6pm. There is no minimum of hours taken a day, but sessions can be no longer than 10 hours. All children can bring a packed lunch. 

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Lottie Fudge
Contact Position
Childminder
Telephone
07957810341
E-mail
mrsfudges.tineyhomenursery@gmail.com.
Website
https://www.facebook.com/.../mrsfudges.tineyhomenursery

Where to go

Address
Dover
Kent
Postcode
CT17
Notes

5 minute walk from bus stops. 15 minute walk to Dover Priory Station. 

When is it on?

When is childcare available
Open All Year
Carescheme Age Range:
0 year(s), 4 month(s) to 11 year(s), 0 month(s)
Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 08:00 18:30
Tuesday 08:00 18:30
Wednesday 08:00 18:30
Thursday 08:00 18:30

Other Details

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£6 Per hour
ECD Type
Childminder
Offers pickups
Yes
Schools covered
Aycliffe Community Primary School
Details
Can also pick up/drop off from Aycliffe Nursery.
Cost(s)
Cost details
This includes breakfast
dinner
snacks and outings. Parents will need to provide a packed lunch
nappies and wipes.
3-4 Year Old Funding?
Yes
2 Year Old Funding?
Yes
Vacancies Details
I have a vacancy for pre-schoolers Mondays and Thursdays in term time. I have availability for before/after school care in term time. I have availability for care during school holidays.
Immediate vacancies?
Yes
Contact Provider for Vacancy Details?
Yes
Vacancy range
Vacancy Range
Start AgeEnd AgePlaces
1 4 2
5 11 3
Vacancy Information Last updated Date
12/01/2023
Facilities
Sandpit, Help With Homework, Arts And Crafts, Healthy Living, Reading, Literacy and Numeracy, Messy Play Area, Toys/dolls, Sign Language / Makaton, Nursery, Outdoor Activities, Kitchen, Songs, Sleeping Area, Stories, Puppets, Water Play, Quiet Room, Games / Puzzles, Play Room, Visits and Outings, Garden, Walks
Notes

I have experience with SEN children and will use Makaton in my setting to communciate with children. 

Languages Spoken:
English
Wheelchair Access
No

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 offer funded placements for 38 weeks in the year (non-stretched funding). 

Service status

Status
Open

Local Offer

Description

As a childcare provider and professional setting, I am committed to providing high-quality care and education to all children who enter my setting. This is regardless of their age, sex, ethnicity, disability or SEN need. I am dedicated to making reasonable adjustments for any child in my care who has a special educational need and will endeavour to support parents and carers as well as the child in their educational development. 

Special Needs Support

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

In my setting, we spend time getting to know the children through play and activities, all the time making observations of their needs/abilities. If I have concerns, I may contact the SENIF team at KELSI for support before completing a personalised plan to put in place support/targets for the child. 

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

You will receive daily updates through the Learning Journal feature on the Tiney app of your child's activities and development. Where necessary, personalised plans will be created in partnership with the parent and carer and reviewed regularly. Every long term, I meet with parent/carers to discuss the development of every child in my setting and this is also a time where any SEN needs will be discussed. 

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

- Child-led play makes up the majority of our day so children are able to access resources/activities at their own pace and in their own way. 

- Visual timetable and cues to assist transitions. 

- Regular meetings/discussions to establish child's needs. 

- Small ratios to adjust activities/environment to child's needs

- Understand that all children are unique and develop at their own pace. 

- Positive relationships with key adult with consistent routines and expectations. 

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

- Child-led play 

- Range of resources and activities free for child to access as they need

- Use of Makaton signs and visuals to aid communication. 

- Short teaching sessions/activities aimed at the specific needs of the child.

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

- Regular communication with parents to establish specific needs of child

- Small ratios enabling lots of 1:1 support

- High quality training provided by childminding agency. 

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

You will receive daily updates through the Learning Journal feature on the Tiney app of your child's activities and development. Where necessary, personalised plans will be created in partnership with the parent and carer and reviewed regularly. Every long term, I meet with parent/carers to discuss the development of every child in my setting and this is also a time where any SEN needs will be discussed. 

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

- Risk assessments (written and un-written) of activities for specific needs of children in care to ensure they are safe and appropriate. 

- Communication with parents/carers about the activities planned/taken place to help prepare/follow up with activities. 

- Making reasonable adjustments to make activities inclusive for everyone.

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

Unfortunately, my property does have several steep steps down to the house, so may not be accessible for wheelchair users. There is a handrail which may be used to get down stairs. 

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

- Activities aimed to prepare children, e.g. stories, social stories, photos. 

- Where appropriate, visits to new setting with familiar adults. 

- Role play opportunities in setting to play through scenarios (e.g. school play).

- Checklist of school readiness sent home

- Communication between childminder and new setting regarding child's needs and strategies. 

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

- Compliance visits from childminding agency and KFCIS. 

- Regular reviews/reflections from childminder. 

- Training in providing for children with SEN

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

Lottie Fudge - Childminder. 

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

Complaints policy in place to either childminder or childminding agency. 

Parents asked to write testimonial if desired. 

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