Louise Lambourne
Last updated: 09/05/2023
My main responsibility as a childcare provider is to make the children feel safe, comfortable and happy including those who come from a different culture, have learning difficulties or speak English as a second language.
The children in my care at present do not need extra help but the setting is prepared for that eventuality. Each child is unique therefore I cater for their needs depending on their age and development.
I registered as a childminder in 2010 after working in a nursery setting for 2 years. I live in Mortimer and have done for 10 years, My house is close to local parks and playing fields, and a short distance from local shops and school/preschools.
I use the whole of my home for childminding, I have a fully enclosed garden available for outside play all year round, I walk to and from the local school. I have completed my paediatric first aid training.
I am currently open Monday to Thursday between 7.30am and 6pm.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Louise Lambourne
- Telephone
- 07875091066
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louise_mugridge@sky.com
Where to go
- Address
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Mortimer Common
Reading
- Postcode
- RG7
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type 5.75 per hour - Details
- Lunch £2.00
Drinks £2.50
Snacks included
Activities charged extra
Inclusion Information
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- No
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Details
- From April 2023 I will have availability for 1 child between the hours of 9.30am-2.30/3.00pm Monday-Thursday
- Date updated
- 25/10/2022
- Vacancy range(s)
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Vacancy range(s) Places Start Age End Age 0 0 1 1 1 4 0 5 7 0 8 10
Funded Places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- 2 year old funding
30 Hours Extended Entitlements
- Are you intending to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
- Are you registered to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
- 30 Hour Partner Summary
- N/a
Waiting List
- Do you have a waiting list?
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 07:30 18:00 Tuesday 07:30 18:00 Wednesday 07:30 18:00 Thursday 07:30 18:00
School Pickups
- Offers pickups
- Schools
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Mortimer Pre-School
Mortimer St John's C of E Infant School
Mortimer St John's C Of E Infant School And Nursery Class
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY414480
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 06/11/2019 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 11/07/2016 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 17/08/2012 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Description
My main responsibility as a childcare provider is to make the children feel safe, comfortable and happy including those who come from a different culture, have learning difficulties or speak English as a second language.
The children in my care at present do not need extra help but the setting is prepared for that eventuality. Each child is unique therefore I cater for their needs depending on their age and development.
I registered as a childminder in 2010 after working in a nursery setting for 2 years. I live in Mortimer and have done for 13 years, My house is close to local parks and playing fields, and a short distance from local shops and school/preschools.
I use the whole of my home for childminding, I have a fully enclosed garden available for outside play all year round, I walk to and from the local school. I have completed my paediatric first aid training.
I am currently open Monday to Thursday between 7.30am and 6pm, I am flexible and will change my opening and closing times to suit individual parents’ needs and requirements.- SEN Provision Type
- Medical, Specific Literacy Difficulties, Speech & Language Difficulties, Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Physical Disability, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Visual Impairment
- Local Offer Age Bands
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0 to 1
1 to 4
5 to 7
7 to 11 - Needs Level
- Low
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
I welcome any information that the parents may like to share with me, from other childcare professionals, ie health visitors, speech therapists, pre-school settings so that I can help to meet the children's needs
Parents are always asked to be involved in the child learning and I ask the parents to fill in their childs achievements.
Through initial assessments when a child comes to me, I am able to determine the child capabilities. I ask the parents for information on the child’s needs during the registration and induction process. We would put enough support in place for the individual child and would seek further advice from other professionals as and when needed.
I may need specialist equipment and we would speak with outside agencies if necessary. I would seek advice from other professionals where necessary. I would always allow access from other professionals into the setting.
I would always encourage other professionals and organisations to come and spend time with us. Individual children may have varying needs and therefore we welcome support and advice from everyone. I would use the local children's centre for advice or other agencies.
The children's progress and development is logged in a learning journal which parents have access to and are able to read and add comments.
All the children all treated the same and are included in all activities. All children will be included in outings and trips as long as all risks assessments have been carried out.
N/A
For new starters to my setting,I offer and encourage short settling in sessions. Initially the child will attend with their parent/carer, and then together we would encourage the child to be left alone with me for a while to get used to me and the other children. Pre-schools, nurseries and schools generally offer the same service so that the transition is supported as smoothly as possible. I would be happy to share your childs learning and development journey with the next step professionals, with your permission.
In addition to the children's records,I share my policies and procedures with parents. I also evaluate my practice and give out an annual parent questionnaire. I will, if possible,make changes as suggested by parents If parents are available at the right time, leave them alone with the inspector for a chat. I also regularly update my Self Evaluation form and will include compliments and complaints, if there had been a complaint I would say how I had dealt with it and the conclusion.
Louise Lambourne 07875091066 louise_mugridge@sky.com
Compliments and complaints are detailed in my policies which are available on request. The Ofsted poster is on display for all complaints to Ofsted.
Quality checks
- DBS check
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