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This provider will welcome all children and will work with parents and professionals to try to meet the individual children's needs.

Amy Louise Hall

Education provision for pupils aged 3 - 7 years. This setting is registered for Tax Free Chidlcare.

Full details of the school's Local Offer can be found in their 'Special Educational Needs Information Report' which can be found on the school website.

Barnes Infant Academy

Beverley has been childminding for 20 years. On her last inspection report she was graded Outstanding by OFSTED for the second time. Beverley has completed all the relevant training associated with her job and continue to keep this up to date. Beverley belongs to the Forestry Commission Childminding and from this she takes the children she care's for out for walks and to explore the world around them and learn from the wild life and nature. Beverley has a back garden but also lives near a large football field and nature walks. The children enjoy doing lots of craft activities, cooking, blackberry picking, nature learning and collecting for crafts etc. Also, if they wish, Beverley will teach them to do basic sewing to their ability and age. Beverley's house is a home from home setting, not a nursery and this is the way all of her childminded children and parents are more than happy with.  This provider is registered for Tax Free Childcare. Hello!My name is Bev and I have been a Professional Registered Childminder with the City of Sunderland / OFSTED since 2004. I live with my husband and have been married nearly 30 years. My husband works full time as a Quality Engineer for an automotive company. Our son who is 25 years old who has been to University doing a sports degree and finished his teaching degree at University, has done placements in Primary schools in Sunderland and in Darlington. He now has a job working with children with SEN. My spare time is taken up with my hobbies for sewing, doing crafting, spending time with my family. I enjoy taking the children I care for blackberry picking, sledging, nature walks, toddler groups, soft play, park and beach etc, The children love doing crafts, baking, singing, reading books etc here. I am a member of the Forest Childcare Association. This means I take children on weekly/ daily outdoor outings as the outdoors is something I really believe is important for children to discover and learn from and builds confidence outdoors by discovering nature and learning about the environment around them, I am a strong believer in getting children outdoors this is a proven fact that children learn more in an outside environment quicker and children who are outside more have less stress, anxiety, promotes wellbeing, health benefits and physical development etc. As a Professional Childminder, I can take the opportunity to go out at any time during the day so this is a bonus for children to get to know the world around them and explore in different environments for them to learn, enjoy and not keep the children in one room or one environment all day every day. I like to think that all the children I care for see this as their second home when they are with me and have use of most of the house as they would at their own home and are not confined to one room. As my house is a home with a homely feel and NOT a nursery or school look and I keep my home homely with the benefits of learning and development too. My parents of the children I care for log on to The Baby's Days system via their phones/ computer or tablet in the parents spare time to view all paperwork / pictures / diaries for there child/children's care only. This means they can keep up to date during the day with their child's progress, daily routines, pictures and many more. This is an online system to provide the parents with information and also to aid my job doing paperwork and regulations I work from. All my parents do find this very helpful and easy to use and great for keeping them up to date and informed, it is a great way to work in partnership with parents. Parents feel connected to their child's day to day children activities and fun. My experience working with children and parents / carers are that I use to run a local toddler group for 8 years. I also volunteered in the local school in the nursery and reception years as a mummy helper when my son attend. I then did my placement at the school when I was doing my Teaching Assistant qualification. I also grew up with children as my mother was a professional nanny in Cambridge for a family. I am originally from Cambridge and moved to Sunderland 30 years ago. I decided to become a professional childminder in 2004. I have got a GOOD grade on my passed Ofsted inspections and on My last two inspections I have received Outstanding grade ( 24/09/2014 / 20/08/2019 ). The inspection reports can be found and viewed on the Ofsted website if you wish to read them.

This provider will welcome all children and will work with parents and professionals to try to meet individual children’s needs.

Beverley Jane Metcalf

Children’s Hearing Assessment Children's Hearing Assessment clinics are available at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Washington Health Centre and Palmer Community Hospital. There is direct access hearing assessment for children under 5 years of age (and separately for 5 to 18 years). If there is concern regarding hearing at or shortly after birth, check the outcome of New-born Hearing Screen and if appropriate refer urgently (assessment is more likely to be successful if undertaken within first 12 weeks of life). Please contact the Audiology service if advice is required. This is an Audiologist led service undertaken by a professional with a British Academy of Audiology HTS qualification or equivalent in paediatric hearing assessment. Routine appointments are 30 min in duration and include relevant history, briefing of parents, appropriate behavioural audiological assessment, debrief of parents. For infants under 6 months of age a more specialised assessment is required and appointments may be up to 120 min. Following the assessment a parent/family friendly report is produced and copied to appropriate professionals. The outcome of the assessment may include discharge from service, monitoring of mild hearing loss, provision of amplification (hearing aids) and onward referral to an Ear Nose and Throat Consultant. Children’s Hearing Aid ServiceChildren's Hearing Aid clinics are available at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Washington Health Centre and Palmer Community Hospital. This is an Audiologist led service undertaken by a professional with a British Academy of Audiology HTS qualification or equivalent in paediatric hearing assessment / habilitation. Routine appointments are 60-90 min in duration and include relevant history, appropriate audiological assessment, prescription and verification of hearing aids, evaluation and arrangements for review. High quality digital sound processing hearing aids are used and real ear measurement is used to accurately prescribe them to children. A regular review of provision is provided as well as a booked repair service for maintenance.There are specialist clinics for the provision of FM/remote microphone technology and for child-adult transition services. Support clinics are also provided in the school environment.Following the assessment a parent/family friendly report is produced and copied to appropriate professionals. Criteria for accessReferrals for Children’s Hearing Assessment are via Choose and Book or by GP/Professional referral. Universal servicesPaediatric Hearing Assessment Clinics, Paediatric Rehabilitation Clinics, Paediatric Hearing Aid Repair Clinics, Child-Adult Transition Services, Paediatric Hearing Aid Support Clinics in Schools. Specialist servicesBone Conduction Hearing Aids

Children's Hearing Services

Eligible to offer free 2 year old childcare places. Registered for Tax Free Childcare. Eva provides a family orientated caring home and the staff are conscientious, reliable, patient, understanding and friendly people with experience in childcare, who will always listen to parent’s suggestions.  They offer flexible childcare. Fresh food and fruit as a healthy diet is important.  They are members of Millie's Minders Support Group and an N. C. M. A. member. Eva has 14 years experience in childminding and she has her own children and grandchildren. Eva has cultural toys and books showing children with special needs. They have looked after children from different cultural backgrounds with the help of the parents, Training is continuous.  Eva has Level 2 in Childminding and she has just received Outstanding from Ofsted. The staff are willing to do any further training as required for special needs if a child was coming into their care. There is a secure outdoor area and children are stimulated and have fun.  Activities include crafts, a dark den and Rose Petal Cottage, outings to parks, wildfowl park and much more. Eva and her husband read to the children because they feel that it is very important for them and attend toddler groups nearly every day. Eva's husband assists with the childminding and has a valid first aid certificate. Eva's granddaughter Heather also assists and has first aid certificate and safeguarding certificate. V McDonald also has a valid first aid certificate and assists when needed.

Eva Callaghan (Eva's Little Rascals)

Welcome to Baby Bears Child Care, an OFSTED registered, home-from-home childminding service located in the Barnes area of Sunderland. ABOUT BABY BEARSBaby Bears Child Care is a brand new child care provision which offers education and care in a home environment for children aged from birth onwards. Registered by OFSTED in February 2016, Helen opened her doors in March 2016 and as she provides care for small groups of children. This enables her to build and develop strong bonds with families and "bear cubs". QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCEHelen has over 6 years experience of working within an early years setting; beginning her career as an apprentice early years practitioner, achieving a Level 2 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development in March 2012, before going on to complete a Level 3 qualification in Early Learning and Child Care in July 2013. In July 2015, Helen graduated from the University of Sunderland with a Foundation Degree in Education and Care which she studied for part-time whilst continuing in her role as Acting Deputy Manager of a private nursery. In addition to Helens Foundation Degree in Education and Care (Level 5), she also holds the following certificates:<ul><li>Level 3 Paediatric First Aid.</li><li>Level 3 Safeguarding Children.</li><li>Level 2 Food Safety in Catering.</li><li>Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace.</li><li>Level 2 Key Skills in Information and Communication Technology.</li></ul>Helen has also undergone training and hold certificates in the following areas:<ul><li>Introduction to Childminding Practice.</li><li>Channel General Awareness (Awareness of Radicalisation).</li><li>Drug and Alcohol Abuse.</li><li>Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect.</li><li>Domestic Violence.</li><li>Awareness of Female Genital Mutilation.</li><li>Early Communication and Language.</li><li>Emotional Regulation As a Key to Understanding Young Children's Behaviour.</li><li>Early Years Foundation Stage Observational Assessment and Planning for Childminders.</li><li>The Role of the Childminder as Safeguarding Lead.</li><li>Meeting the Needs of All Our Children - The Role of the SENCO.</li></ul>(A file displaying all training undertaken is available for parents and families to view.) PREMISESHelen lives in a large, 2 storey, Victorian terraced house just outside the city centre. The entire ground floor of her home has been recently refurbished for the sole use of the children. The ground floor consists of:<ul><li>Porch - with child-height coat hooks and shoe/slipper storage to encourage early independence, as well as information folders for parents.</li><li>Lounge - a cosy, home-from-home environment, with Gruffalo themed furniture and a television which is monitored.</li><li>Play Room - including a cosy reading corner with armchair and a huge range of books and ICT equipment, a role play area complete with kitchen, tool bench and doll's furniture, small world pay with car mat and transport toys as well as wooden dolls house, a sensory corner with mirrors, lights, sensory wall and treasure baskets as well as a large storage unit full of mixed resources which as rotated regularly. All toys, equipment and furniture are child height.</li><li>Kitchen - children have their own low-level cupboards of cooking equipment, cutlery and crockery to develop their independence.</li><li>Bathroom - children have their own downstairs bathroom so they needn't worry about managing the large staircase: with children's fitted toilet seat, potties, stepping stools and each child has their own coloured hand towel.</li><li>Outdoors - children have access to both the front yard and large back yard; both of which are safe and enclosed, where they have access to a wide range of resources. In addition to this we go on daily outings to the park or local area.</li></ul>Registered for Tax Free Childcare.

Helen Bayley - Baby Bears Child Care

Helen Bayley - Baby Bears Child Care Logo

The Nutrition and Dietetic service provides intervention for children and their families / carers for any diet related or nutritional issues.  The Paediatric Team is based at Sunderland Royal Hospital and is part of a wider dietetic service. Criteria for accessReferrals are accepted from all healthcare professionals for children under the age of 19 years.  When a referral does not meet the criteria for the Paediatric Team, interventions may be offered from the Adult Team.Referrals are taken from:<ul><li>Consultants</li><li>GP's</li></ul>For Specialist Childhood Weight Management Service:<ul><li>LAF</li><li>Self-referral via LAF</li><li>School Nurse</li><li>GP's</li><li>Social Worker</li><li>Consultant</li></ul>Universal ServicesThe Paediatric Team offers a universal service to all children who require support with their diet or nutrition.  The Paediatric Team provides advice and support for both inpatients and outpatients in Sunderland. Targeted servicesThe Nutrition and Dietetic service is commissioned to deliver a specialist weight management service for children and their families / carers who are over a healthy weight.  This service works in partnership with the Local Authority.  Specialist servicesThe Paediatric Team is able to offer dietetic intervention for all medical conditions.  All referrals are triaged to ensure children are seen by the most appropriate Dietitian. Children with the following conditions may be seen by a Dietitian.<ul><li>Autism</li><li>Cerebral Palsy</li><li>Neuro-disability</li><li>ADHD</li><li>Inherited metabolic conditions / genetic mutations</li><li>Ex-premature infants / children</li></ul>This list is not exhaustive and other medical conditions not lister here may require dietetic support. Dietitians work with other agencies including health, social and community staff<ul><li>Multi-Disciplinary Team: Nurses, Doctors, Physio, Occupational Therapist, Health Care Assistants</li><li>Ward staff</li><li>Consultants</li><li>Specialist School Nurses</li><li>GP's</li><li>School nurses</li><li>Health Visitors</li><li>School Meals (Council, school meals dietitian, head teacher/staff)</li><li>Social Workers</li><li>Early Help Advice Teams</li><li>Foster carers</li><li>Special guardians</li></ul>Paediatric Dietitians working together in partnership for an individual child/young person.<ul><li>Team Around the Family</li><li>Child in Need</li><li>Child Protection Plan</li><li>Multi-Disciplinary Team</li><li>Discharge planning meetings</li><li>Professionals meetings</li></ul>Targeted services<ul><li>The Nutrition and Dietetic service is commissioned to deliver a specialist weight management service for children and their families / carers who are of an unhealthy weight.  This service works in partnership with the Local Authority.</li></ul><ul><li>Assessment and Treatment</li></ul><ul><li>Tailored to individual needs of the individual child and their family.</li></ul><ul><li>Process for Assessing Needs</li></ul><ul><li>Diagnosis is made prior to referral to the service.</li></ul><ul><li>Any concerns raised by family that may be raised during consultation are fed back to the referrer for further assessment or referral on to other services.</li></ul>Risk AssessmentsEach individual child is risk-assessed on an informal basis. No formal assessments for other conditions at present.

Nutrition and Dietetics

Ofsted Report of Inspection 2010 and 2016 OUTSTANDINGPatricia has been registered with Ofsted since 2000, Patricia lives in a residential area of Millfield very close to Sunderland Royal Hospital and a short walking distance from Millfield Metro.Patricia lives at home with her husband and 3 children. Two boys aged 24 and 22 and a 15 year old girl and a puppy, children can learn a lot from having contact with animals. We also have a pet policy.Patricia provides an exceptionally warm, safe and stimulating environment for the children in her care and is working to EYFS framework. Patricia was recently inspected by Ofsted and has achieved an outstanding report. The Early Years Foundation StageI work within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. The EYFS this was introduced in September 2008. It sets the standards of learning, development and care for children from birth to five years old. Facility’s for childcare in my homeThe whole of the ground floor is used for childcare and is well equipped and is child friendly throughout.<ul><li>Art and crafts</li><li>Role play kitchen, Play food</li><li>Book corner</li><li>Soft mats to be safe</li><li>Low level table and chairs</li><li>Multicultural toy’s</li><li>OUTSIDE/Large Grassed and Decked Garden</li><li>Covered Sand pit</li><li>Water play</li><li>Painting and chalk board</li><li>Gardening activities</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Level three or level two diplomas in childcare and child development</li><li>CRB Check</li><li>OFSTED Suitable Persons Check</li><li>Pediatric First Aid Certificates</li><li>Level Two Food Safety in Catering Award</li><li>Health &amp; Safety</li><li>Safeguarding Children</li></ul>Patricia has an excellent knowledge of healthy diets and encourages the children to eat her home cooked food and also encourages the childrento eat fruit and vegtables which are always available throughout the day.

Patricia Margaret Thomas (Trisha's Daycare)

two kids on the floor, drawing on a big paper

Pennywell Early Years Centre offers childcare provision for children under 2 years. For more information about childcare and early education options for children aged 2, 3 or 4, please see Pennywell Early Years Centre (Over 2's) record.This setting is registered for Tax Free Childcare.

Full details of the school's Local Offer can be found in their 'Special Educational Needs Information Report' which can be found on the school website.

Pennywell Early Years Centre (Under 2's)

Springboard offers training courses across the North East to those aged between 16-18 and 19+. We also have a specialist SEND provision. Springboard aims to support the development of sustainable communities where people have the skills needed for work and life. We offer a range of vocational options at various levels to help you Take The Leap into your dream career. Courses available include:<ul><li>Adult Care</li><li>Business Admin</li><li>Childcare</li><li>Customer Care</li><li>CSCS Card</li><li>Digital Marketing and Promotion</li><li>Driven</li><li>Employability</li><li>Health and Social Care</li><li>Hair and Beauty Therapy</li><li>Horticulture</li><li>Maths and English</li><li>Medial Admin</li><li>Property</li><li>Retail</li><li>Take The Leap</li><li>Warehousing</li></ul>