Sharon Sheppard

Last updated: 05/11/2021

I have a son and daughter aged 13 & 17. I live in a quiet residential area in Tilehurst close to several toddler groups, children's centres, parks and Sulham woods. I have a large well resourced playroom and garden and offer a safe, homely environment.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Sharon Sheppard
Contact Position: Childminder
Telephone: 01189452525
07799414721
E-mail: sharonsheppard2000@yahoo.co.uk

Where to go

Address: 10, Barefoot Close
Tilehurst
Reading
Postcode: RG31 5QF

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£5.00	per hour

Details

I charge £5 per hour per child.

Availability

Age Ranges: 0-1
1-4
4-11

Inclusion Information

Dietary Needs

Has Provision: Yes
Experience with: Yes

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies

Date updated

09/07/2020

Vacancy range(s)

Vacancy range(s)
Places	Start Age	End Age
1	0	1
2	1	4
0	5	7

Funded Places

3 & 4 year old funding
2 year old funding

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Are you registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes
30 Hour Partner Summary: Any nursery or pre school in the local area

Waiting List

Do you have a waiting list?: No

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday	07:30	18:30
Tuesday	07:30	18:30
Wednesday	07:30	18:30
Thursday	07:30	18:30
Friday	07:30	18:30

School Pickups

Offers pickups
Schools: any local pre-school/nursery
Birch Copse Primary School

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY451453

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
06/10/2022	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
14/12/2016	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
26/02/2013	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Local Offer

Contact Name: Sharon Sheppard
Contact Telephone: 07799414721
Contact Email: sharonsheppard2000@yahoo.co.uk
SEN Provision Type: Moderate Learning Difficulties
Local Offer Age Bands: 0 to 1
1 to 4
5 to 7
7 to 11
Needs Level: Low

Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings

1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?

Through observation, monitoring and liaison with parents, pre school or nursery (if applicable)

2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?

Through meetings and records kept and shared through babysdays.

3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?

By assessing the child's needs through observation.

4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?

Learning is always planned to take into account every child's specific needs - whatever they may be. I have a large range of resources for all abilities and a lot of resources that encourage language development. I also have a basic knowledge of makaton.

6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?

I use babysdays to record children's starting points and then plan next steps. Parents can log into to view the the child's development tracker and and they can add observations, photos and comments to their child's records. I have regular updates with parents.

7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?

Activities and trips are organised to suit the needs of all the children. They are carefully planned and considerations include transport, parking, adult to child ratios, toilet trips and safety. A risk assessment is done of every part of the setting at the beginning of the day and before every trip.

8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?

I have steps at the front of the house but they can be avoided using the driveway. I have large french doors in the dining room and play room and can fit a ramp to make the garden accessible. The garden is one level.

9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?

I work in close contact with my local primary school. I follow a tracker to prepare children for school that I share with parents and I always meet teachers before child starts school and share information with them.

10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?

Self evaluation and questionnaires/feedback from parents

11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?