Jadela Juniors

News (Last updated 07 May 2012)

• PROSPECTUS
  Our latest setting PROSPECTUS is now available for download.
  
  
• The Early Years Foundation Stage is changing
  In September 2012 a new revised version of the Early Years Foundation Stage [EYFS] will be implemented. We will have changes to make to our practice, reporting, assessment and provision in light of the changes to EYFS. The government have published details at their website.
  
  
• Ann's Foundation Degree Dissertation - EYFS Questionnaire
  As part of Ann's dissertation for her foundation degree, Ann is conducting some research into the effect the Early Years Foundation Stage [EYFS] has had on Registered Childminders. She would very much appreciate any childminder completing the questionnaire and emailing it back to her.
  
  THANK YOU - I received 168 replies which equates to a fantastic 11.5% of the active registered childminders in Hampshire. Iam now conducting the analysis the data and preparing my paper for submission to the University of Chichester.  I will post some of the analyis on this web site as I complete the work so please check my EYFS Questionnaire page.
  
  
• 10 Jan 2012 - Inspected by Fareham Borough Council Environmental Health - Highest Food Hygiene Rating 5 Awarded - Nil improvements required.
  
  

• FCMG Xmas Party 2011
  The Fareham Childminder's Group hosted a children's Christmas Party on Monday 19th December at Ranvilles Community Centre, Oldbury Way, Fareham. 

• Leanna BTEC Student
  On Wednesdays and Fridays, commencing 28/09/11, for the next few months we will have a BTEC student, in her second year of study at Fareham College, in the setting. Leanna will be attending to gain practical experience in working with the children and gaining knowledge by working alongside Dave and Ann.

• Jay, Della & Junior
  We have adopted three new Jadela Junior friends to allow the children to share and recall their home lives with us and the other children.
  Jay the Giraffe
  Della the Elephant
  Junior the Rabbit
  All three have their own web pages and have a diary to take home with them to allow the parents and children to share their experiences.

• End of School Summer Holidays 2011
  Update 05 September 2011
  As the summer holidays draw to a close and the children prepare to return to school we can reflect upon the very busy schedule we managed to achieve in the last six weeks. We have visited so many venues, events and workshops, with the children, the list almost seems impossible...
  
  Hundred Acre Wood (lots of times)
  Portchester Castle (5 times)
  The Mobile Planetarium in Gosport
  Titchfield Haven (loads of times)
  Stubbington Play Park (loads of times)
  Hill Head Beach and Play Park (loads of times)
  Holly Hill Park
  African Drums Workshop
  Circus Workshop
  Cookery Workshop
  Local Library (twice)
  Port Solent Magic Show & Face Painting
  Nature Detectives at Titchfield Haven
  Writing Workshop
  Staunton Country Park (twice)
  Manor Farm
  Go-carting Fareham Leisure Centre
  Paultons Park (twice)
  Search Gosport (Bones & Body Bits)
  Submarine Museum
  Explosion Museum
  HMS Victory
  Fort Nelson
  Port Solent Donkey Rides
  Marwell Zoo
  
  As one of our parent's said, 'we seriously question your sanity! Getting one child organised and ready is enough of a struggle, how you manage all the children is beyond me!'

• School Summer Holidays 2011
  Update 07 August 2011
  The summer holidays have kicked off with a bang! We have been out on many visits and trips already including:
  Hundred Acre Wood
  Portchester Castle
  The Mobile Planetarium in Gosport
  Titchfield Haven
  Stubbington Play Park
  Hill Head Beach and Play Park
  Holly Hill Park
  African Drums Workshop
  Circus Workshop
  Cookery Workshop
  Local Library
  Port Solent Magic Show & Face Painting
  
  Events planned for the coming weeks include:
  Nature Detectives at Titchfield Haven
  Writing Workshop
  Staunton Country Park
  Manor Farm
  Bursledon Windmill
  Gocarting Fareham Leisure Centre
  Paultons Park
  Search Gosport (Bones & Body Bits)
  Submarine Museum
  Fort Nelson
  Port Solent Donkey Rides

• Changes to the driveway
  The driveway has been altered to remove the shrubbery bed and replace it with parking space.  The additional parking has enabled our Hyundai to be parked whilst allowing parents and visitors to drive in at the north entrance (towards the top of Peak Lane) and out of the south exit without the need to reverse. We have instigating a ONE-WAY system from Tuesday 26th July 2011.
  
  Parents are requested to please drive in as far as possible towards the exit before getting your children out or collecting them.
  
  This will allow a First In - First Out system to work when more than one parent arrives to drop off or collect.

• Dave is featured in a CWDC Publication
  The Children's Workforce Development Council quote Dave as part of their feature "Learn how to help children shine"

• NCMA Award for Childminding
  We (Ann and Dave) were very flattered to be each given a special 'NCMA Shining Stars' award for our services to childminding. This was as unexpected and it was flattering. We are both thrilled to have been considered worthy of this recognition by NCMA.

• One-Year passes to Marwell Zoo
  As part of our 'shining stars' award by NCMA we were each given a one-year entry pass to visit Marwell Zoo commencing August 1st, 2011. With out new 'bus' now in operation we will certainly be making full use of this wonderful gift.

• The New 8-Seat Transporter
  We have invested in an 8-seat Hyundai i800 'bus' fitted with six car seats to allow us to get out and about for outings and adventures. Our first excursion was to the lovely Hundred Acres Wood near to Wickham in the Forest of Bere.

• Certificate of Lawfullness
  Fareham Borough Council
  At the end of last year (2010) we were in the throws of gaining our Certificate of Lawfullness from Fareham Borough Council. We now have this and are lawfully permitted to conduct our childminding business at our home with permission to have 12 childminded children at any one time in the setting.