Ducks Pre-School
32 Months Old +
The Pre-School is located on the First Floor and has lots of space for the children to play. Our Pre-School consisting of a large carpeted room which allows the children space to sit and play and an interconnecting room for Meal times, messy play and arts and crafts. Toilets and a cloakroom are located within the Pre-School which the children can access independently (though there is always a member of staff overseeing the toilets). We also have a Secret Den the children love playing in.
The design of the room gives children the ability to safely roam freely, choosing resources that they wish to use such as a computer (without internet access), a craft area, role play area, messy room and quiet areas.
Like the Nursery, the standard of childcare in the Pre-school has been recognised as having Outstanding elements and like the Nursery the Pre-School has outdoor sessions twice a day.
The Pre-School Offers:
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Learning opportunities inside and outside through planned and child initiated play.
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Encouragement to make their own choices and access their own resources.
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Opportunities to develop their own independence – for example pouring their own drinks.
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A shared library book scheme which introduces children to learning phonics.
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Encouragement to recognise their name on water bottles, pegs and lunch places.
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Plenty of mark making opportunities setting the foundations for writing their name.
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Ongoing engagement through interesting topics so the children learn to sit and listen in preparation for school.
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Access to French lessons.
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Daily coverage of the 7 Ofsted Early Years Foundations Stages (EYFS) of learning, being; Communication and Language * Mathematics * Physical development * Understanding of the world * Personal, Social and Emotional development * Expressive arts and design * Literacy.
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A named Key Worker whom monitors your child’s development and writes a target report at the end of each term.