Contact

Telephone

01202 893272

Email

Thecaterpillarclubffs@outlook.com

Website

http://www.thecaterpillarclub.org.uk/

Venue

Venue address

Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive
Ferndown
Dorset

Postcode

BH22 9FB

Locality

East Dorset

Date/Time

Opening times

Mon: 08:30-15:30
Tue: 08:30-15:30
Wed: 08:30-15:30
Thu: 08:30-15:30
Fri: 08:30-15:30

Service Details

Vacancy information

Please call for details.

Cost(s)

£5.50 per Hour

Additional Information

Provision has an inclusion / equal opportunities policy. Parents can use their entitlement for the Early Years and Childcare Funding in the following sessions - 8.30am to 11.30am, 11.30am to 12.30pm and 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Please note that a place in a school nursery does not guarantee admission to the school on site. Parents/carers must apply for a place at the school if you want your child to transfer to the school’s reception class. See www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/school-admissions for more information and to apply.

Age Range

2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months

Ofsted Registered Details

Ofsted inspection result

Date of last inspection	Inspection result	Ofsted report
18/07/2019	Good	View here

Ofsted Report notes

If a childcare provision is run by a school they may not be separately registered with Ofsted, therefore the link to their report will be for the school.

Registration details

Registration number	Ofsted registration date
144322	17/01/1997

Early Education

Free early education places

15 Hours For 2 year olds Yes   What is this?

15 Hours For 3 & 4 year olds Yes   What is this?

30 Hours For 3 & 4 year olds Yes   What is this?

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Ramp to access building.

Parking availability information

On site parking, drop off facilities and a disability bay.

Toilet facility information

Ground floor toilet, although it is not wide enough for a wheelchair to go inside. Child would have to be carried into toilet cubical.

Other Facilities

One staff member is designated special educational needs and disability co-ordinator and will seek additional funding for children as necessary. We have a wonderful outside area for all learning activities to be carried out outdoors if required.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer

Support for children and young people with SEN and disabilities

All children are individuals and will develop at different rates. We plan our activities to make sure each child’s needs are met. If we find a child is not developing in any area we will discuss their needs with the parents. We work closely with parents to build a good relationship. Each child is allocated a Key Person who is responsible for their learning and development. The Key Person will collate a file that has written observations and photographs of the child’s achievements. This is shared regularly with the parents we encourage them to be involved with their child’s file. If a child needs support with their learning and strategies we have tried have not worked we may seek advice from outside agencies such as Health Visitors or Speech and Language therapists or other professionals. This would only be done with parental consent. A Special Educational Needs and Disability coordinator works within the setting, Susan Crow. She will work with the child’s Key Person, Parents and Professionals to make sure all the child’s needs are met. She will fill out all relevant paperwork discussing with the parents what the next steps will be and how we will work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for the child. She will also claim any additional funding available to buy resources and additional training for staff. We have close links with the Primary Schools in the area and work with them to make sure transitions are smooth and happy for all children.

Record Last Updated

01/03/2023