Valerie Ann Miller: Val's Little Buttercups
I have 12 years experience working with children. I have a large playroom filled with lots of resources. I have an assistant, my daughter, who helps me daily (she has a CRB, first aid qualification and identity check).
I practice Makaton sign language to all children. I am a Quality Assured Network childminder and can offer free early education and childcare places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds.
Who to contact
- Telephone
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07783 401 850
0161 285 1110 - vscott34@yahoo.co.uk
Where to go
- Address
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Brinnington
Stockport
- Postcode
- SK5
- Notes
Bus 325, Brinnington railway station.
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £37.00 Per day - Details
- £37.00 a day includes lunch
Inclusion Information
Wheelchair Access
- Has Provision
- No
- Details
- Handrails on stairs. Parking on drive.
Special Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Experience with
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Physical impairment
Learning difficulties
Communication Impairment
Visual impairment - Details
- I have supported a child with downs syndrome for a year in the early years.
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Details
- Any that parents request.
Cultural Provisions
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Details
- Books, creative resources, dolls.
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
Funded Places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 07:00 15.00 Tuesday 07:00 15.00 Wednesday 07:00 15.00 Thursday 07:00 15.00 Friday 07:00 15.00 - Facilities
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Cooking
Dressing up
Messy Play
Books
Pets
Quiet/Sleeping Area
Secure Outdoor Play Area
Organised Outings
School Pickups
- Offers pickups
- No
- Schools
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St Paul's C of E Primary School (Brinnington)
St Bernadette's RC Primary School (Brinnington)
Westmorland Primary
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY436237
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 08/05/2012 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 06/05/2016 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 02/03/2020 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Description
I have previously worked with a child who had Down Syndrome in a Nursery school. Within that time I practised Makaton Sign Language, to aid the child’s language skills and also integrated it to all the other children in the class. This is a skill I still use today to communicate to all the children in my care. To support this child’s needs I worked in partnership with the child’s Carer, Portage and also a Speech and Language specialist from Stepping Hill hospital.
I work with parents/carers to support children through transition periods and try to make it as easy as possible. I like to organise settling in sessions for the parents/carers and their child. This gives parents/carers the opportunity to provide me with lots of information about their child, their likes and dislikes, routines, favourite activities and how to comfort them if they become upset. It also gives me the opportunity to start to build a relationship with parents/carers and their child and to understand both their needs and wishes. I am happy for parents/carers to stay until they feel that their child has settled. Some children do take longer than others to settle and some settle quickly.
I am aware that some children may have learning difficulties and disabilities. I am proactive in ensuring that appropriate action is taken when a child is identified as having special needs in my care. I keep observational notes and share these with the child's parents/carers. I discuss what support is available and work in partnership with parents/carers to discuss any agencies that are involved in the child's support and care. If I care for a child with special needs I include them by valuing and acknowledging children’s individuality and help them to feel good about themselves.
I seek information from parents about the child's routines, likes and dislikes. Adapting activities to enable children with special needs to take part. I can arrange access to specialist equipment if needed and we can discuss any equipment that the child may need, consider any risk factors and encourage children’s confidence and independence.
- Contact Name
- Valerie Miller
- Contact Telephone
- 07783401850
- Contact Email
- vscott34@yahoo.co.uk
- Local Offer Age Bands
- Early Years (0-4 years)