Buckland Monachorum
Pre-School Playgroup

Charity No: 1023776

This prospectus is designed to give you some basic information about our pre-school and should answer many of your questions. The document should be read in conjunction with our policies which give more detailed information.
We invite you and your child to visit us during a session to see how it is run.

Buckland Monachorum Pre-school Playgroup provides the vital setting for developing confidence and self-esteem of children aged two and above. We encourage children to build social skills and independence in a safe, secure and stimulating environment, preparing them for the next step of school. We work closely with parents and carers to help integrate children into this new environment and we offer the opportunity to stay with a child during the settling in period if necessary. We provide an inclusive setting in which we welcome children from all backgrounds and abilities.

WHERE ARE WE?

Our pre-school was founded 38 years ago and meets in a spacious village hall with ample parking in the peaceful village of Buckland Monachorum, Devon. There is a small fenced garden and wheelchair access.

Buckland Monachorum Pre-school Playgroup Is run by a dedicated committee of parents and qualified staff. We are affiliated to the pre-school Learning Alliance and registered with OFSTED and we provide places for funded 3-4 year olds under the Government's Nursery Education Scheme. We have received excellent Ofsted inspection reports and have planned curriculum working towards the Early Learning Goals through the Stepping Stones of the Foundation Stage. Our inspection report is available at pre-school on request. We have an adult ratio of 1:4 for 2 year olds and 1:6 for children of 3 years and above. We have qualified and experienced staff who continually update training.

WHAT ARE OUR LINKS TO THE SCHOOL?

We have a good working relationship with the school, especially the reception teacher who likes to visit once a term to meet the children who will be attending school in the next intake. The school often invites us to use their wildlife area and grounds.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We work with children to help them achieve their potential through enjoyable and creative play
activities. Our key-worker system monitors the development and needs of each child against our pre-school curriculum. We are happy to discuss your child's progress at any time.
Our curriculum is planned to work towards the nationally approved Early years Goals. We hope to prepare children to progress with confidence at reception class level at local schools.

TERM TIMES

Mon 9:15-11:45 ~ Lunch Club: 11:45-12:45
Wed 9:15-11:45
Thur 9:15-11:45
Frid 9:15-11:45 ~ Lunch Club: 11:45-12:45
(Note: The Playgroup does not run on Tuesdays)

STAFF

Pre-school Playleader/ Supervisor-Marion Maxwell (NNEB, SEN, NVQ 3, First Aid, Child Protection)
Pre-school Deputy Playleader/Supervisor-Alei Lynch (NVQ 3, First Aid)
Assistants-Nichola Williams (school teacher) ; Ros Roswell- one-to-one special needs.

FEES

There is an initial registration fee of £5.00
Fees for each session are £4.00
Fees for the sessions are payable each half-term in advance.

The fee applies to the entire half-term even if your child misses some sessions through holiday or illness. Should you need to cancel sessions mid-term we require four weeks written notice. However, special circumstances will be considered.

Grant funding is available to the children the term after their 3rd birthday. Any outstanding fees should be paid as promptly as possible after the half term in which they are due. Failure to pay outstanding fees may result in your child being excluded from some or all sessions.

If you are having problems paying your fees please talk to the pre-school administrator as soon as possible who will try to work out a reasonable method of payment.

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information contact
Marion Maxwell on 01822 854870
OR during opening hours call 07785708335.