West Street Pre-school
West Street Pre-school
A Registered Charity run by a voluntary management committee.
Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in March 2022. We offer high quality provision for children 2 - 5 years of age. We provide a rich and varied learning environment; all activities are accessible and differentiated to meet the individual needs of all children. A waiting list process is in operation for places. West Street Pre-school is committed to providing 30 hours childcare and education a week (term time only) and working in partnership with other settings, to provide a 'Blended Offer' re the Governments 30 hours childcare.
We have a staff ratio of 1 adult to every 4 children, who all hold a level 3 C.C.L.D. or above qualification, and who have undertaken extensive additional training in different aspects of childcare and education. All staff are Paediatric First Aid trained. Our caring and qualified staff can offer your child the very best start on their educational journey. We follow the revised Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
We have an inclusive environment where the emphasis is based on learning through play, which can be child or adult led. Play enables active learning; creative and critical thinking; playing and exploring. Each session we encourage free flow play during all weather. We have a secure fenced in garden area; 50% under cover with a variety of activities available. We also go on outings in the community.
The aim of West Street Pre-school is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age (from 2 to 5 years old). We organise our sessions so that children can choose from, and work at a range of activities and in doing so, build up their ability to select and work through a task to it's completion. Outdoor activities contribute to children's health, their physical development and their knowledge of the world around them.
We encourage children to be 'independent, self - motivated learners', supporting them to make decisions and problem solve.
We strive to build solid relationships with the children who attend our pre-school setting and their families. Enabling family members to become part of our management committee or a volunteer helper in the sessions ( once we have a DBS clearance for them) , if they wish to.
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Contact Details
- Contact Name
- Mrs Claire Curran
- Contact Position
- Pre-school Leader
- Telephone
- 01777 711828 01777 711828 07817 926094 07817 926094
- weststreet.preschool@gmail.com
- Website
- www.weststreetpreschool.co.uk
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- Social Media
Where to go
- Name
- Weststreet Preschool
- Address
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2, West Street
Retford
Nottinghamshire - Postcode
- DN22 6ES
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- Notes
Bus station very close by, linked to all surrounding villages. We have a Car Park nearby.
Time, Costs and Availability
Opening Times
- Opening Times
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Opening Time Information Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 8.45am 3.15pm Tuesday 8.45am 3.15pm Wednesday 8.45am 3.15pm Thursday 8.45am 3.15pm Friday 8.45am 12.15pm
Costs
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Table of Costs Amount Cost Type £15.00 (AM or PM) Per Session £4.00 Lunch Per Session £10.00 Non Funded Registration Fee - Details
- Children's fees and fundraising activities cover the costs of running the pre-school. This pays for Staff wages; Activity resources; Utilities payments; Insurance costs; Printing and paperwork resources; Memberships; Cleaning materials and Food. Fees usually increase annually as running costs are increased. We appreciate payments to be made in advance of the child attending, but this can be weekly/monthly or termly. Fees Per session are due to increase from April 2023, amount to be confirmed. We accept childcare vouchers.
Funded Places
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
- Registered to provide 30 hours entitlement
- Yes
Availability
- Age Ranges
- From 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
- Has wheelchair access
- Yes
Childcare Information and Additional Needs
Settling In
- How will you help children to settle into your setting?
- Offer visits for parents and children on Friday afternoons when there are no children and at this time registration forms will be completed. This gives the allocated Key Person the opportunity to speak to parents and engage with the child prior to starting.
Progress
- How will you communicate with parents/carers about their child's progress?
- We use Tapestry for parents to log on and they can see their child's record and progress. Also any messages for parents are put onto their child's Tapestry account as well as face to face when dropping off and picking up their child.
Special Additional Needs
- Do you have experience of working with children with Special Education Needs
- Yes
- Experience:
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- Global developmental delay
- Autism
- Speech and language difficulties
- Communication and interaction needs
- Sensory impairment
- Physical disabilities
- Details of SEND experience and training
- Accessible building and toilet facilities. Snooglem type area for children who need some quiet time and/or require naps. All equipment & toys are aimed at meeting all children's individual needs. Staff trained as Senco. Signs, symbols displayed; words in other languages displayed. We work with parents/carers in a multi-agency approach to ensure every child's needs are met. West Street Pre-school have a qualified Senco and a team of practitioners with direct experience of working with children with additional needs we are supported to access further advice and resources and always work in partnership with parents/carers.
- Is your setting accessible for children with physical disabilities?
- Yes
Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) contact details
- Contact Name
- Weststreet Preschool
Dietary requirements
- How do you meet different dietary requirements?
- Follow parents/carers instructions about any allergies or cultural requirements. Children who stay all day, bring their own packed lunches from home.
- Facilities
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Outdoor Play
Imaginative Play
Toys
Computer Child Use
Baking Cooking
Messy Play
Physical Play
Role Play
BooksStories
Sleeping Area
Quiet Activities
Pets
Social activities
Construction Play
Visits & Outings
Sensory rooms
Creative Play
School Pickups
Does not offer school pickups
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- 253107
- Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
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Inspection History Date type Outcome 06/03/2008 Integrated Good 13/09/2011 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 22/01/2016 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 24/03/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
