At Sandcastles we believe that every family and child has the right to access high quality early years provision whatever their needs and disabilities. We are committed to create an Ethos in which everyone is treated with equal importance, feels valued and welcome.
As well as having a wealth of experience in specialist support for a wide range of needs, Sandcastle staff are highly qualified. One member of staff uses a wheelchair, one member of staff is a mum of two children on the Autistic Spectrum, two members of staff have a recognised SENCO qualification and all staff have attended specialist SEND workshops. However, as every child we meet is unique, we ensure that work closely with the child, family and relevant outside agencies to keep us up to date with the information required to give the child the very best support and care.
As a setting, Sandcastles has been used as a case study for excellent inclusive practice by the Family and Childcare Trust. Videos of the setting are used as a resource for parents, training other settings and Local Authorities.
http://www.familyandchildcaretrust.org/inclusive-childcare-action
Jade and Preston’s Story – http://www.familyandchildcaretrust.org/family-stories
We were recently nominated and shortlisted for Suffolk’s ‘Raising the Bar’ Innovation Award for Inclusive Practice, for which we are very proud.
Janette Godfrey is Special Educational Needs Coordinator with Bonnie Holmes as deputy (SENCO’s). Their role is to ensure that children get the very best support to reach their full potential. Janette is also an Early Language Lead Practitioner who specialises in the promotion of Speech and Language.
We have a vast experience and knowledge of caring for children with conditions such as:
A healthy snack bar is provided by experienced staff. We ensure all individual dietary needs are met. Multicultural foods are regularly offered.
All activities planned to suit individual needs and take into account the diversity of our families. We aim to plan activities to celebrate special days around the world so the children can enjoy and learn about their own culture and that of others.
Autism
Cerebral palsy
Downs syndrome
Long QT Syndrome
Esophageal Atresia (EA)
Global development delay
Glaucoma
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
Pallisler-killan syndrome
Epilepsy
Milas Syndrome
Speech and communication difficulties
Nut Allergies
Asthma
Downs syndrome
Challenging Behaviour
Emotional needs
