City Tots Nursery Childcare Local Offer

Ymca City Tots Day Nursery, 29-31 Temple street Wolverhampton wv2 4an

Telephone Number: 01902 371581

Email Address: charlotte.hamblett@ymcabc.org.uk

Opening Times Monday to Friday 7.45am -6.15pm, for children aged from 3

months to 5 years old. (Ofsted registered for children up to the age of 8 in

holiday times.)

How does the Early Years setting know if children need extra help, and what

should parents/carers do if they think the child may have special educational

needs?

At Ymca City Tots Nursery we feel that parents are the best source of information.

When a child first starts nursery parents are asked to fill in information in their child’s Learning

Journey in the section of ‘All about me.’ This information will help staff to put in place any support

required by the child prior to staring nursery.

A risk assessment will also be carried out to see if there are any reasonable adjustments the nursery

has to make, or any additional training requirements required to support their time in the setting

that is reasonably practicable.

City Tots uses a Key Person approach where each child is allocated a Key Person during their time in

each room upon entry to the setting. The Key person enables a close, secure adult–child

relationship, which is critical for early development. In addition, the key person can consider the

needs of the child when planning and setting the curriculum and individual goals for the child. The

key person maintains links with the child's home setting, working with parents through shared

record keeping, to ensure that all children are supported in reaching their full potential.

The Key Person role also involves keeping records of key children’s developmental progress,

contributing observations to records kept by colleagues, observing their key children and analysing

the information gathered through observation, sharing records with parents and writing individual

education plans for key children with special educational needs.

The key Person uses various assessment tools including the two year old check (Single assessment),

ECAT and the EYFS. These tools help the Key person to identify any areas of development where the

child may need support.

The staff use Baseline’s for development so gaps can be easily identifies. One a term every staff

member will produce up to date assessments so management can monitor any areas of concern.

If parents do have concerns regarding their child’s development or a member of staff have raised

concerns then the SENCO and Management is notified and a meeting will be arranged with the

parents, SENCO and Key Person to discuss the child’s needs.

How Will Early Years Setting Support My Child?

The SENCO, Key Person and Nursery manager will liaise closely with parents and outside

professionals with support from the manager to create a realistic plan to support the child’s

development. Any assessment or reports made by agencies are shared with the Key Person and

SENCO and are incorporated in any target setting or support plans. Targets are set on a weekly basis

relating to the needs of the child then assessed and reviewed by the Key Person, SENCO and parents.

If a child does not make progress then a review of the targets set will be re-evaluated by the

professional involved with the child.

How will the curriculum be matched to my child’s needs.

Each Key Person carries out regular observations of children

Activities are planned each week and these are adapted to meet the needs of the individual child.

An Individual Assessment Plan sets targets which have been specifically designed for the individual

child.

Each child as an individual ‘learning Journey’, which is a working documents carried with through

transition from room to room and onto school as they grow.

Each child is given the opportunity to access planned activities but they may be adapted

appropriately for their age range.

How will you and l know how my child is doing and how will you help me to

support my child’s learning?

Dailey feedback will be given to parents and meetings will be arranged to discuss their child’s

progress. Children’s Learning journeys are available to view at any time and parents are able to

arrange times to discuss these with the Key Person.

Parent’s involvement in their child’s learning is integral therefore the Keyperson or SENCO will offer

guidance or suggestions to parents about their child’s learning at home.

Parent consultation weeks take place termly where parents have the opportunity to speak on a one

to one basis with their Key Person to discuss any concerns and developmental levels.

What will be there be for my child’s overall wellbeing?

Our Starter packs, induction form and our ‘All about me’ child forms provide us with information

which helps to create an overall picture of the child about their likes dislikes as well as any

information on medical needs or existing SEN Needs.

We ask parents to contribute to the child’s Learning Journey about special events or achievements

at home so the Key Person can build on the child’s learning which helps to strengthen home

relations.

All of our Nursery Team are Paediatric first aid trained and are trained in Child Protection and

Safeguarding

We ensure the selection of activities we provide support children to develop and to encourage

independence and celebrate difference. Trying to follow their interests where ever possible.

Medication is recorded and administered in accordance with our medication policy.

Accidents and incidents are recorded in accordance with our policy.

Policies are read through upon induction with the parents/carers.

What Specialist Services and Expertise are available at or accessed by the

setting?

If a child requires support from outside services, parents will be consulted by the Key person or

Manager before an external agency is contacted to any support actioned. Some specialist services

may attend the setting and observe the children in the nursery setting.

We can signpost parents to the local Children Centre who offer advice and guidance to parents on

various schemes and classes.

The SENCO OR Key Person can liaise with the Health Visitor and in conjunction with can refer a child

to specialist services. The setting is also in contact with Early Years Help/intervention who offer

advice and support to the setting and Parents on various issues.

What Training are the Staff supporting Children with SEND had or are having?

Management attend SEN workshops and training courses provided by Wolverhampton early Help

service who will then pass on any new learning, legislation and knowledge to other staff members

through coaching and staff meetings.

If staff require specialist training identified in a risk assessment then specialised training can be

arranged.

How will my child be included in activities outside the classroom including

school trips?

The setting organises trips to the Local Park, library, shops etc. A risk assessment is carried out to

ensure there is access for each child. Additional staff is included if a requirement is identified

through the risk assessment. Parents are sometimes invited to join us as additional helpers.

How accessible is the settings environment?

Doors are wheelchair accessible

The toddler room and Pre-school room including the garden are all on the ground level with no need

for ramps. No steps with smooth accessible surface.

If access needed to our upstairs baby suite or sensory room is required there is lift access.

How will the setting prepare and support my child to join the setting, transfer

to a new setting or the next stage of education or life?

A meeting can be arranged with the Key Person and parents to discuss the individual needs of their

child.

Information will be gathered through a variety of means, child’s Learning Journey, nursery reports,

professional’s reports and discussion with parents.

The settling in process often begins with a visit to the nursery by a parent/carer. Once a place has

been offered to a parent, they are encouraged to visit with their child and are taken through a short

induction process with a senior member of staff or potential key person, during this induction the

settling-in period is discussed. As all children are individuals the settling in process can vary

depending on the individual needs of the child and family. The settling-in period is intended to

bridge the gap for the child between home and nursery. It should help them to become accustomed

to the nursery and form an attachment with their key person, who will be with them for much of the

time.

It is suggested that each child has at least two settling in visits, but this can vary depending on the

need of the child, we offer flexibility if more it is felt is required.

How are the settings resources allocated and matched to children’s special

educational needs?

Once the needs of the child are established the setting may apply for double funding to be allocated

for 1:1 support if applicable and specific resources can be purchased to meet the needs of the child.

How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child

will receive?

A decision about the type of support needed will be based on discussions with parents, SENCO and

the Keyperson and the recommendations made by the relevant professionals.

An IAP (Targeted outcomes.) is designed to provide specific targets and Support which are reviewed

on a regular basis.

How are parents involved in the setting? How can l be involved?

Ymca City Tots Nursery believe parents play a vital role in helping their children enjoy their nursery

time. We work hard to promote a happy and harmonious relationship with both children and

parents as we recognise that the best childcare is achieved through close co-operation with the

family. A successful partnership with parents is based on the exchange of information, knowledge

and expertise, we will endeavour to achieve this through:-

Assigning each child in our care a Key Person and our aim is to build trusting and supportive

relationships between not only your child and us, but also with the parent.

Our staff will at all times be willing to discuss your child’s activities, achievements, and contributions

throughout their time at nursery. (Giving Dailey feedback.) Parents should feel free to discuss any

concerns they may have with either their Key Person or the Nursery Manager.

Ymca City Tots holds parent consultation week once every term for all parents to attend to discuss

their child’s development.

Parents have access to their child’s written development records, observations, learning journeys

and evidence books.

We discuss with parents how our setting is run and discuss all policies and procedures that we abide

by. (At induction.) Copies of policies can be accessed by parents if they wish to see them, but a

simplified version is given to parents at induction and the initial show round. e.g. complaints

procedures, medication, confidentiality and Safeguarding

Planning for each age group is displayed in each base room for parents to view and parents are

welcome to contribute home experiences.

We invite comments and suggestions on all aspects of the nursery as we value parent’s opinions and

endeavour to act on them. A suggestion box is available for all parents to write down their views and

comments.

We produce an annual questionnaire which we encourage all parents to complete anonymously,

setting out any issues they were particularly pleased with or any areas that they wish they feel we

can improve. Results are collated and then displayed.

An open door policy welcomes parents to spend time speaking to staff about any issues regarding

equipment, menus, health & safety, curriculum, policies, procedures, care, staffing, staff training,

fundraising, etc. issues of a personal nature will be treated as confidential.

We continually seek to improve the quality of our service and the Nursery environment; we will

endeavour to be responsive to requests and suggestions where possible.

Parents are invited to family activity sessions or invited to volunteer their skills within the Nursery.

Who can l contact for further information?

Nursery Manager Charlotte Hamblett – 01902 371581

Deputy Nursery Manager Kirsty Littlehales- Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator-01902 371581

Names, Roles, Telephone numbers of key contacts outside of the setting

Gem centre- 01902 446270

Area Senco – Jill Wellings/Marcy Evans – 01902 558406

Gem centre-Speech and Language Department-01902 444363

Multi Agency Support Hub(MASH) -01902 550609

Information for families – 01902554242

Whitmore Reans Children Centre- 01902 550585

Early Help 01902 555894

For more information: - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/send/