Introduction
We take children from the age of three but we are registered from
two and a half upwards. Places will be offered to children of a qualifying age at the start of each new term. In the case of limited availability, priority will be given to the earliest applicant on the waiting list. The Pre-school administrator will make contact
when a place becomes vacant and offer available sessions. We are
open from 8:45am to 11:45am on Monday to Friday term time only.
Details of the term dates are displayed on the notice board and
will be issued in newsletters. [top] |
Our
Aims
We aim to provide high quality care and education for your child with
the emphasis on learning through play. We operate an inclusive practise
and do not discriminate against any child regardless of their gender,
ethnicity, disability or special needs. [top]
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The
Staff
All of our staff have been fully trained in the provision of pre-school
education and are all very experienced in dealing with pre-school
children. They also receive ongoing training to ensure that the care
given to our children are both up to date and of the highest standard.
A member of staff holding a current first aid certificate will be
available at all times.
Our key worker system gives each staff member particular responsibility
for a small group of children. Each child in the group has one special
adult to relate to which can make settling in much easier. In addition,
the key worker is in a position to tailor the groups curriculum
to the unique needs of each child. The key worker maintains links
with the child’s home setting, working with parents to ensure
that all children are supported in reaching their full potential.
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Committee
As a registered charity we are a committee-run pre-school and the
committee is elected at the AGM each October. The committee’s
main roles are overseeing the administrative and financial running
of the pre-school and organising fund-raising and events like the
Christmas party etc. We cannot function without a committee so if
you are interested in joining then please speak to a current committee
member to find out what is entailed. [top] |
Parental
Involvement
Both the Pre-school Learning Alliance and Grangewood Pre-school recognises
parents as the first and most important educators of their young children.
We aim to support parents and are very keen that you should feel part
of Grangewood Pre-school and welcome any contribution you can make.
We would like to stress that you are very welcome to stay during a
session. We also welcome any comments you may have about any aspect
of the pre-school so please feel free to speak to the supervisor to
discuss matters.
We do appreciate parents helping out when they can so if you can
spare a morning or part of a morning to see what your child does
at pre-school then please add you name to the rota list on the notice
board. If you do a rota morning then please read the notice on the
notice board that gives general information and guidelines about
helping out.
If you have any talents you are willing to share with us (e.g. playing
a musical instrument) we would be please to hear from you. [top] |
Special
Needs
The number of adults present in the pre-school enables us to provide
individual attention for each child. Every child is able to progress
at their own rate in all areas of development and this is true for
children with and without disabilities or learning difficulties. We
are experienced in working close liaison with professionals across
the range of special needs. If you would like to discuss the group’s
ability to meet your own child’s special needs please talk to
the supervisor or your own child ’s key worker. [top] |
| Fees
We are registered for the Government’s Nursery Education Grant.
As of April 2006 this provides 38 weeks of pre-school education
(2.5 hours per session, 5 sessions per week)
Please contact Grangewood Pre-school administrator for further details.
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Illness
For the sake of Pre-school staff and the other children please do
not bring your child to pre-school if they are suffering from anything
infections, (e.g. conjunctivitis or sickness and diarrhoea). Please
allow at least 24 hours after the last attack before your child returns.
If you are in any doubt then please consult the supervisor for advice.
You are also required to inform us if your child has any other infectious
illness (e.g. chicken pox). The supervisor has the right to request
that you take your child home if it is felt that they are not well
enough to come to pre-school. If your child becomes unwell at pre-school
we will send them home so please ensure you inform us of any changes
to your contact telephone numbers. Please refer to our health and
hygiene policy. [top] |
Security
For security reasons we will be asking you to complete a form advising
us of the people who you have authorised to collect your child. Please
ensure that this is updated if necessary as we cannot release children
to a person for whom we do not have the appropriate authority. [top] |
Dress
Please dress your child in clothes they can easily manage when going
to the toilet etc. Soft shoes i.e. slippers or plimsolls must be worn
for safety reasons. Please mark your child’s clothes clearly
with their name. [top] |
Food
& Drink
We provide a snack of milk or water and a biscuit or fruit during
the mid-morning break so please let us know of any allergies that
your child may suffer from. The milk is provided free of charge but
we do appreciate any donations of biscuits/fruit (and tissues). [top] |
Leaving
Should your child leave Grangewood Pre-school we would appreciate
four weeks written notice in order for us to fill the vacant place.
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Notices
A notice board is situated in the entrance where you will find details
of any forthcoming events or important information so please check
it regularly. Regular newsletters are also issued so please read them.
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Training
The PLA often runs courses that may be of interest to parents or carers.
Please watch the notice board for any details. [top] |
Recycling
Any empty cardboard boxes, magazines, buttons, string newspapers etc
are all gratefully received for collage work and model making. The
only items we cannot use are the inside of toilet rolls and polystyrene.
Without these items we cannot extend the children’s collage
activities.
We would also be very grateful to hear from anyone who has any contacts
who could provide paper/card etc – in fact just about anything!
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Photographs
Please note that we do occasionally take photographs of the children
during the pre-school session. These are used purely to illustrate
what activities we offer and not used for any other purpose. If
you would prefer your child not to be photographed please inform
a member of staff. [top] |
Complaints
Procedure
We hope that you will be happy with the service we offer but if you
do feel that you would like to make a complaint then please speak
to the pre-school supervisor in the first instance. We will then endeavour
to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction but if this is not
the case then please refer to our Complaints Policy for details of
our formal complaints procedure. If we are then unable to resolve
matters you may wish to refer your complaint to the Office
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