Samantha Keddy (Keddy Kiddy Kingdom)

Hi, I'm Samantha Keddy, I'm an ofsted registered childminder in Bolton upon dearne, i work with my husband Robert and Kayleigh Cartwright, who are both also fully registered childminders, we also have an assistant, Maria Walker. We have full and part time places available for children of all ages with school pick up and drop offs available From a variety of local schools I.e Lacewood, Heathergarth and Carrfield. We are fully insured and work to the EYFS ensuring children are stimulated and developing, but more than anything having fun, we have been OFSTED inspected and graded good twice, we are working towards outstanding and are more than happy with the progress the children we care for make.

We have a large enclosed garden, a dedicated playroom and separate arts and crafts room and plenty of equipment (toys, books, puzzles, arts and crafts, bouncy castle, sandpit, swing, slide, trampoline, playhouse, etc etc....) we offer healthy meals and snacks. We have reasonable prices of which for some people tax credits will pay a proportion but i also accept childcare vouchers from Fidelity, Salary Exchange and Edenred and am happy to consider other companies. I'm only a 5 minute drive from Manvers (Capita, TSC etc) Parents and children are more than welcome to visit us on numerous occasions to meet and greet before making their decision.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Samantha Keddy
Telephone: 01709 881340 01709 881340
07852 204602 07852 204602
E-mail: mcgregor_samantha@yahoo.co.uk

Where to go

Name: Keddy kiddy kingdom
Address: 15, Crofton Drive
Bolton-upon-Dearne
Rotherham
Postcode: S63 8AN
Notes: Bus Routes 218, 226

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£4.00	Childminder cost per hour
5.00	Breakfast Session
10.00	After School Session

Childcare Information

Age Range

From: 0 years,6 months
To: 14 years,0 months

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies: Yes
Details: We have spaces for 2,3&4yr old funded places from Sept.......including the new 30hour entitlement.

Funded Places

3 & 4 year old funding: Yes
2 year old funding: Yes

Opening Times

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday to Friday	7.00	18:00

School Pickups

Offers pickups: Yes
Schools: Carrfield Primary Academy
Lacewood Primary
Heather Garth Primary
Highgate Primary Academy
Details: Dearne Childrens Centre

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN: EY405803; Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Local Offer

Description

How does the setting know if children/young people need extra help and what should I do if I think my child/young person may have special educational needs?

We recognise when a child needs additional help through our observations and assessments and will help you if this becomes the case.

How will you support my child or young person's SEN and disability?

Any child with special needs will be treated on an individual basis, staff have special needs training and are happy to undertake further training where required.

How will both you and I know how my child is doing and how will you help me to support my child's learning?

Diaries are shared daily and records of achievements are shared each term, any gaps in development will be spotted and addressed.

How will my child be included in activities outside of the setting?

The house if fully accessible and risk assessments will be put in place to ensure suitability.

How will you help to settle my child into the setting? How will you prepare them to move from the setting to the next stage of their life?

We like to offer plenty of settling in sessions, with and without parents present to help the children settle, we also work with local schools in order to make transitions as comfortable as possible for children.

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

Parents are involved all the way, We share daily diaries, talk with prents at drop offs and pick ups, we have a secure and secret Facebook group to share photos and news with parents and are always happy to have parents contribute.

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

Via development records/assessments, gaps would be identified, speak to myself or other childminder in setting.

Being aware of what the childs needs are - take their statement/ Education Health and Care Plan into account, make adjustments, work with parents/professionals.

Individually to meet their needs.

via development records, assessments, discussions etc

Settling in visits, keyworker systems, daily diary, parents discussion/communication.

All children receive individual support around their need

Settling in (staying) questionnaires, daily diaries, development records.

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

Send training.

How accessible is our setting?

Through Risk Assessments, consult with parents

flat level, is accessible, downstairs toilet

Via planning individually