Established since 1987 and classed as Good by Ofsted, we provide high quality care for children aged between two and five years old ensuring that our children have the very best start to their education. We have very good links with St. Oswald’s Primary School but we operate as a preschool independently. We are able to work together to foster good relationships and ensure continuity of learning. We visit the school regularly before the children start school. Click here to download our ‘All About Us’ booklet.
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Admissions Policy
It is our intention to make our setting accessible to children and families from all sections of the local community. We aim to ensure all sections of our community have access to the setting through open, fair and clearly communicated procedures.
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Child protection policy
Please click here to read our Child Protection Policy.
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Communication & Language
We encourage children to speak and listen to others in small and large groups. We value our circle times where children are able to build up their confidence in speaking, listening and understanding. We aim to provide a rich language environment so that children can learn new vocabulary and develop their confidence to speak and…
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Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
The staff meet regularly to plan and discuss the various aspects of learning and each child’s development. We follow the Early Years Foundation Curriculum. It begins as soon as your child is born and continues to the end of the reception year in school. The Early Years Foundation Stage is split into 7 areas of…
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Expressive arts & design
We aim to provide a learning environment both indoors and outdoors where children can explore and play with a wide range of media and materials. We aim to provide opportunities where children are able to express their thoughts, ideas and feelings in a range of activities such as art, music, movement, dance, role play, design…
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Latest News 1
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Literacy
Mark making activities both indoors and outdoors encourage children to be able to experiment with a range of mark making tools and natural resources, this helps to develop the child’s hand eye coordination and muscles in their hands, so that when ready, they are able to hold a pencil. The use of stories, the quiet…
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Main News & Events
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