Nicola Coulthard

I am a Childminder in Middlestone Moor. I have a large family home with a purpose built playroom with direct access onto a well equipped garden. I follow curriculum guidance for holiday care.

I offer a wide variety of toys and equipment, loving family atmosphere and emphasis on high quality service and care in every aspect of the business. I offer home grown vegtables and locally sourced meat with food cooked fresh daily, and all diets catered for.

I hold a Degree in Children's Education and Development and have experience supporting children with disabilities and special educational needs. I hold Level 2 Safeguarding and Level 2 award in Food Safety in Catering. I was also awarded by College in 2010 for 'Enthusiasm and Commitment' to 'Carry on Caring'.

I am a council appointed Governor with experience of nursery school and primary school, and constantly update my training through Durham County Council.

I am a member of a formal childminding network and I am currently able to deliver funded early years education from two years with your golden tickets and I work full time alongside my long term staff.

To find out more about help with childcare costs please visit www.durham.gov.uk/childcarecosts

When is it on? Time of day Morning Afternoon Evening Session Monday to Friday information 7.00am to 6.00pm

Who to contact Contact name Nicola Coulthard Contact Childminder position Telephone 07917 755 470 E-mail [email protected]

Where to go Address Middlestone Moor Postcode DL16

Other details Cost £4 per hour description Age range From 0 years 0 months to 16 years 0 months

Availability Childcare Closed bank holidays availability Before school Term time School holidays After school Overnight care Free 3/4 yr Yes places Free 2 yr Yes places Will be Yes providing 30 hours

30 Hours I have shared funding with Middlestone Partner Details Moor Nursery School and Kirk Merrington (These are Pre-school and I’m happy to drop off for details of any sessions. other childcare provider(s) that this provider will work with to offer the 30 hours entitlement)

Vacancy details Immediate Yes vacancies? Other Please call for a chat with your information requirements.

Other details School drop Kirk Merrington Primary School off/collection Middlestone Moor Primary School Further drop Can drop off and collect children with SEN off/collection from Spennymoor Comprehensive. details Last Ofsted Good inspection grade Ofsted report Click here to view the latest Ofsted inspection report

Local Offer Local Offer Wheelchair access through large hall description entrance to lounge into day room, large bi- fold doors straight out into garden, and a downstairs toilet.

I have experience working at The Oaks, Spennymoor, a special needs school. I also has a sister with severe disabilities. Several past children have had special needs.

One-to-one available and respite or care sessions for parents. Call for a relaxed chat regarding your families needs.

Contact name Nicola Coulthard Contact 07917 755 470 telephone Contact email [email protected]

How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?

How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities? Close partnership working and planning for individual needs.

How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?

How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs? Extremely child-centred learning with individual planning.

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting? Children with SEN achieve well here. (Ofsted report June 2015).

What training have the staff supporting children with SEND had, or are having?

What training have the staff supporting children with SEND had, or are having? Training tailored for specific needs.

How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)

How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors) Very accessible, wide entrances outside onto astro creates comfortable all year round outdoor environment. How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?

How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment? Educational support materials and visits, also consistency of staff from daycare through to wrap around school provision.

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