OFSTED REPORT 2017
We are pleased to announce we received an Outstanding for Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare and a Good in the other 3 categories. Please find a copy of the report attached.
Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE)
Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) is a government programme giving all 3 year and 4 year olds 15 hours of funded childcare per week (starting a term after your child turns 3) and for children aged 2 years, subject to eligibility criteria. For more information please look at the website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk or ask a member of staff.
30 Hour Funding
We do offer 30 hour government funded places. For more information on eligibility and how to apply go to childcarechoices.gov.uk
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Please click here to find out more
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The Park Preschool opened it's gates in September 2012. We are privately owned, purpose built Pre-School set in the grounds of St Andrews C of E Primary School, Halstead and run by Managers Heidi Kennedy and Denise Thurgood. We are open during term time only.
We take great pride in offering the children a rich and stimulating environment to support their learning both inside and outdoors. Our caring staff encourage the children to explore and learn through play. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to make sure that each child is happy, safe and that they learn as much as they can.
We are lucky enough to have access to the school field, wooded area and the school hall as well as our spacious garden.
If you would like to find out more about us either give us a call, send us an email or, better still, pay us a visit.
Our pre-schol work with children, parents, and the community to ensure the rights and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Please see attached docuement for more details and our policies & procedures for safeguarding children.
Promoting British Values policy
Please ask a member of staff alternatively you can make contact with 'The Acorn Centre' Tel: 01787 477162 if you require any assistance in contacting a Health Visitor.
Privacy Notice - Children & Parents
Park Pre-School is committed to ensuring that any personal data we hold about you and your child is protected in accordance with data protection laws. Please click on link below for further information.
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Essex County Council have set up the Talk Listen Cuddle Campaign to help parent, careers and families give their children the best start in life - developing their skills through playful learning at home. If you are interested the link is: http://www.tlc-essex.info
Please see attached information regarding guidance on childhood illnesses.
The Park Pre-School is open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm for 38 weeks of the year during term time. Our morning session starts at 9.00am and finishes at 12pm. Lunch Club Starts at 12pm - 12.30pm and our afternoon session starts at 12.30pm and finishes at 3.30pm. For all details relating to fees etc please see our prospectus.
Our telephone number: 07580 385311
Our email address: parkprenews@gmail.com
If you would like you child to attend The Park Preschool, please print off and fill in the application form and deliver it to the preschool with your registration fee. We are currently updating our on line application form please contact us on 07580 385311 for a copy to be emailed to you. Many thanks. (Jan 2021)
Ofsted Number: 446086
