Early Learning Options 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

St John’s Pre-School Harnessing a child’s natural curiosity and building confidence

BASED at St John’s church in 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, dedicated, graduate-led team who create beautiful environments for their incredible children. They inspire 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. The team are proud to have achieved another ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in their most recent inspection, with ‘Outstanding’ for Personal development, Behaviour and Welfare. They provide free (subject to funding criteria) and paid-for childcare from 15 to 30 hours a week for two- to five-year-olds during school term-time. They pride themselves on the wide range of experiences they give children in their care, from weekly accredited Forest School sessions for all children from their third birthday, weekly yoga sessions, weekly Hartbeeps music and sensory classes to walks in the community and ‘Sticky Kids’ early years’ music

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 Forest School provider with weekly sessions at Cheam School We provide free (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

and movement sessions. They actively involve parents, carers and grandparents in pre- school. They hold regular ‘Stay and Play’ sessions to give the opportunity to participate in activities with their children. They utilise the Tapestry online learning journal system to enable families to share in their child’s learning and progress. They promote healthy eating and provide healthy choices for children at snack time and have a daily fruit café. The child-led approach and ethos results in children being able to follow their interests and explore the world around them. Their setting enables free-flow

from the inside space to the dedicated outside space, to encourage independence and interaction. They have recently transformed their garden and redecorated their hall to further extend the array of experiences available to children. The toilets and changing facilities are also currently being renovated. There are a few spaces available and the pre-school is accepting registrations, so please contact the pre-school manager Marlis on 07814 155110 to arrange a visit, find out more and come and experience the fantastic setting for yourself. www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk

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

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