Samantha Tracy Rider (Childminder)

Schools Extended Local Offer Response

How do we offer support to children or young people with a special educational need or disability?

Communication with parents, health records, observations kept by myself or school.

Parents should seek advice from appropriate authorities who can assess their child

I will find out what help that person needs, access any aids that will help this person, fully support and communicate with parents, school or nursery, speak with the child - authoities, education and support plan.

It will be matched to the child's individual capabilities and what suits that child/person best

Keep lots of observations, note development and achievements.  Give information to parents on how they can support their child, recommend some training if that will help them also.

I am a home based childminder, working with very small ratios, your child will always have their own keyworker present.

On an individual care plan, and day to day basis i.e. any changes/ deterioration

Regular conversations, meetings

What specialist training, experience and expertise do we have relevant to children with special educational needs and disabilities?

I will attend training specific to each child's individual needs.  Plans are in place to upskill staff on inclusion training generally.

How accessible is our setting?

By use of any equipment needed, suitable and appropriate area or trip.  Risk assessments

The setting environment is fully accessible, no steps, wheelchair access throughout

Age and development appropriate+