Welcome to Duckling Class!

We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to the start of a new and exciting year at our preschool! We are delighted to have you as part of our Duckling’s family.

Our Vision and Commitment

At our preschool, we are dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where your child can thrive. Our goal is to support each child's unique development, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. Through play-based learning and engaging activities, we aim to foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Government funding means that all three and four-year-olds not in school are entitled to 15 hours funding from the term after their third birthday. Extra sessions will be available for parents to book. Parents can apply through the government website for Extended funding of up to an additional 15 hours.

To check if your child is eligible please click on the following link www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare.

We have made changes to our Pre-School sessions and we will be offering sessions for our 15 hour and 30 hour funding, offering one intake year.

We have outlined the session times that we will offer from September 2023.

Session Times and Costs

30 hr Funding Monday to Thursday 08.30 until 15.00
Friday 08.30 until 12.30

15 hr Funding Monday to Friday 08.30 until 11.30
Additional hours Every day 11:30 until 15.00 £14

Staff

Mrs Soave – Pre School Manager

Mrs Noon – Key Worker

Mrs Singh – Key Worker

Mrs Lockey – Key Worker

In an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting, the teachers play a crucial role in fostering the development of young children. Here’s a description of the teachers and the role of a Key Worker:

EYFS Teachers: Teachers in the EYFS are dedicated professionals who specialise in early childhood education. They create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. These teachers focus on the holistic development of each child, ensuring that they make progress across all areas of the EYFS framework, which includes:

• Communication and Language: Encouraging children to express themselves, listen attentively, and develop their vocabulary.
• Physical Development: Supporting children's fine and gross motor skills through activities like play, movement, and handling tools or materials.
• Personal, Social, and Emotional Development: Helping children build confidence, manage feelings, and develop positive relationships with others.
• Literacy and Numeracy: Introducing early reading, writing, and number skills through playful, engaging activities.
• Understanding the World: Encouraging curiosity about the world around them, including people, technology, and the environment.
• Expressive Arts and Design: Providing opportunities for creative expression through art, music, dance, and imaginative play.

 EYFS teachers observe each child's progress, plan activities to meet individual needs, and communicate regularly with parents to support children's learning at home.

Click here to find out more about learning in Pre-School