Early Learning October 2020

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St John’s Pre-Shcool Harnessing your child’s natural curiosity and building confidence

BASED at St John’s Church in central Newbury, St John’s Pre-School follows the Curiosity Approach philosophy, meaning they surround their children with resources that inspire curiosity, awe and wonder. They are a forward-thinking setting with a dedicated, graduate-led team who create beautiful environments for the incredible children. They inspire the children to be inquisitive and curious, creating the “thinkers and doers” of the future. Children are supported to be ‘school ready’ when they leave, gaining independence, confidence, developing a ‘can do’ attitude and recognising what they are ‘expert’ at. Children also develop the ability to enjoy their peers’ interests and capabilities. St John’s is proud to have achieved another ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in their most recent inspection, with ‘Outstanding’ for Personal development, Behaviour and Welfare. They provide funded (subject to funding criteria) and paid for childcare from 15 to 30 hours per week for two- to five-year-olds during school term-time. Staff pride themselves on the wide range of experiences they give children in their care, from weekly accredited Woodland School sessions for all children from their third birthday to Hartbeeps music and sensory classes (both of which the

‘Stay and Play’ sessions the pre- school holds in order to enable families to participate in activities with their children. In addition, staff utilise the

Tapestry online learning journal system to enable families to share in their

child’s learning and progress. The pre-school promotes healthy eating and provides healthy choices for children at snack time as well as having a daily fruit café. St John’s child-led approach and ethos results in children being able to follow their interests and explore the world around them. The setting enables free-flow from the inside space to the dedicated outside space, to encourage independence and interaction. The garden has recently been transformed to further extend

Pied Piper Prehsocol

The preschool operates in the hall to the rear of the Thatcham Methodist Church, along the A4. This provides an ideal and safe location for play and learning, with good indoor and outdoor spaces all year round. The setting allows children to free-flow between each space, encouraging their own independence as well as supporting their individual interests. The staff create exciting and engaging experiences for the children and their families. Each term, a trip is organised for the children such as a visit to a farm or Beale Park. As well as this, the children are encouraged to take to part in a nativity play, Easter celebration and sports day. All of which are thoroughly enjoyed by the children, their families and the team at Pied Piper. The Pied Piper team use an

online system called Tapestry for recording each child’s learning and development. This interactive learning journey has been greatly received by parents. It is set up when a child starts preschool and can be downloaded and kept when they leave. Pied Piper are pleased to offer a variety of flexible sessions; mornings, afternoons and full days are available for all children aged two-and-a-half to five years old. Pied Piper has just a few spaces available for the current academic year and already has a growing waiting list for September 2021. Please contact Pied Piper manager Eva Hughes for more information about the preschool, and please register your child early to avoid disappointment. (01635) 873814 info@piedpiperpreschool.org.uk

AT Pied Piper Preschool, staff pride themselves on creating a fun and nurturing environment where they teach children important skills to help them become ready for learning when they start school. Pied Piper is proud to be one of the longest running preschools in Thatcham. They have been serving families for more than 35 years, since 1985. At its last inspection, Pied Piper Preschool was graded Outstanding. They have a caring, highly qualified and long standing team of experienced staff. Their understanding of how best to work with children, and parents, combined with a commitment to providing the best possible learning environment means that families who attend Pied Piper Preschool are all welcomed and well supported.

the array of experiences available to the children. The hall has also been

redecorated and the toilets and changing facilities renovated, which has helped to transform

pre-school is looking forward to re-introducing as soon as coronavirus restrictions ease sufficiently) and yoga sessions, walks in the community and ‘Sticky Kids’ early years’ music and movement sessions. When Covid-19 restrictions ease, the pre-school will also return to actively encouraging parents, carers and grandparents to get involved at pre-school by joining them at Woodland School or attending one of the regular

the surroundings for the pre-school’s wonderful children. St John’s is accepting

registrations for this academic year and next, but only have a few spaces remaining for 2020/2021 so please contact Pre-School manager Marlis on: (01635) 46467 or 07814 155110 to find out more. http://saintjohnspreschool.co.uk/

We are one of the longest running preschools in Thatcham and have been serving families for over 25 years. Based in the Methodist Church Hall, our experienced staff encourage children We are t run ing presch ols in T t ave be n serving f i 3 ars.

to learn through play, in a fun and stimulating playroom and garden.

Hartbeeps music sensory sessions Highly qualified graduate led practice with small group sizes Wide range of community engagement activities - with the church and local elderly care home Mud Kitchen and Weekly Walks Natural resources and real life experiences - woodwork bench, vegetable patch and herb garden Weekly Yoga sessions Accredited Woodland School provider with weekly sessions at Cheam School We provide funded (subject to funding criteria) and paid for childcare from 15-30 hours per week for 2,3,4 and 5 year olds during school term-time

www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk Tel: 01635 46467 or 07814 155110