St Benedicts Pre school
Preschool
St Benedicts Pre school is a charity run, Ofsted registered group. We pride ourselves on offering a safe stimulating and inclusive learning environment for children aged between 2-5 years. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We hold a GOOD Ofsted rating.
All practitioners have an enhanced DBS check. All staff have Safeguarding and Food hygiene training. We require all staff to have first Aid training, we ensure at least 1 is on site at all times.
We provide an online learning journey via Tapestry to share your child's achievements and any important information.
We have a face book page called stbenedictspreschool.
We believe that children learn through curiosity, we plan exciting activities to be explored through free play both indoor and outdoor. We link with other outside agencies to help reliever this
We have a fully Qualified SENDCO and deputy along with experienced practitioners that range from level 3-6 in childcare. We provide small Phonic groups for ages related children to develop their skills for Nursery or School.
We are a member of the Pre school learning alliance and comply to their guidance
Who to contact
- Name
- Leanne Grant
- Position
- Leader/manager
- Address
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St. Benedicts Church
Hollingsworth Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk - Postcode
- NR32 4AX
- Telephone
-
07791849899
- st.ben.pre.school@outlook.com
- Charity Commissioning Number
- 1142746
Venue Details
- Venue
- St Benedicts Pre School
- Address
-
St Benedicts Church
Hollingsworth Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk - Postcode
- NR32 4AX
- View NR32 4AX on a map
- Venue Email
- st.ben.pre.school@outlook.com
- Parking available
- Yes
- Parking details
- Large free parking area.
- Transport
- Local bus stop is right out side the building.
- Restrictions to access
- na
- Notes
We are able to offer flexible sessions. We can offer full day sessional care on a Tuesday and Thursday starting from, 9:15am until 3:45pm. We will work closely with all parent/carers regarding the sessions and options available to you on your induction visit.
We offer a breakfast club each morning from 8:45am-9:15am at a cost of £2 a day.
We are able to offer 24.5 hours of care for children in receipt of 30 hour funding.
We accept childcare vouchers
we accept tax free childcare
30 Hours Extended Entitlements
- Registered to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
- 30 Hours Partner Summary
- we have shared our hours with other schools: Gunton Primary and Woods Loke, child minders, oulton broad primary etc.
Vacancies
- Last updated
- 28/02/2024
- Immediate vacancies
- Yes
Days & times
-
Tuesday: 12:45pm - 15:45pm
Thursday: 12:45pm - 15:45pm
Monday to Friday AM: 9:15am - 12:15pm
Tuesday: 9:15am - 15:45pm
Thursday: 9:15am - 15:45pm
Monday to Friday: 8:45am - 9:15am
Inclusive Provisions
- Wheelchair access
- Yes - We have no steps to the setting and ramps are in place from indoor to outdoor for ease.
- Cultural provisions
- Yes - We pride ourselves on being an Inclusive setting and will celebrate all cultures of the children/families that attend the setting.
- Individual dietary needs
- Yes - Please inform us of any dietary requirements and we will adjust the setting accordingly.
- Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
- Yes
- Specific additional needs this setting has experience of
-
Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Cancer
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Diabetes
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Global Delay
Hearing Difficulties
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Lissencephaly
Motor impairment
Physical impairment
Reflux
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Speech and language difficulties
Visual impairment
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £32 full day session from january 2018 £2 charge for children that attend a full session for lunch £15 per 3 hour session £2 Breakfast club - Details
- A full day session, your child will need a healthy packed lunch provided by you. Breakfast is provided by the setting.
Other Details
- Facilities
- Accessible parking, Arts and crafts, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Garden, Healthy eating, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Pets, Playroom, Private changing area, Quiet area, Sensory garden, Sensory play equipment, Sleeping area, Take children on outings, Trampoline, Vegetable patch, Village walks
- Cater for over 8s
- No
- Age Range
- From 2 Year(s)
- To 5 Year(s)
- Notes
We are an inclusive setting, we have a fully trained SENDCO and deputy. We will try where possible to offer a place to any child. We have a high standard of trained practitioners who have a great deal of knowledge of working with children that have severe need. We work well with outside professionals to deliver play plans, behaviour plans and SEND support plans. We offer a session called ‘ bucket time’ this is devised to help with ASD and listening and attention issues. We will work with the family to decide what will be best for your child as each child is individual to their need.
please ask for Victoria Bodmer or Victoria Cooke
- Offers Tax Free Childcare
- Yes
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY456784
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 10/05/2013 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 15/03/2017 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 30/11/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Inadequate 23/05/2023 Re-inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Support for people with disabilities
- Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities
At st Benedict's Pre School, we provide an environment which is inclusive to all. Staff are experienced in supporting children with additional educational needs and disabilities, including children on: the Autistic Spectrum, with communication, physical, sensory difficulties and other health/medical conditions.
Each child has a key practitioner who will work closely with the child and the family. Children are individuals and unique and their interests are paramount when planning for play and learning. We use observation from children's learning to plan and implement activities daily
We have a designated SENCO and a deputy. The SENCO will support children and families with Special Education Needs and Disability. We follow the guidelines of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and have a' Graduated Approach' to supporting children's learning. We do this by; assessing children on entry to the setting, planning for learning and knowing children well to implement next steps. We believe it is imperative to work with parents to support children as parent/carers are a child's first educators. This also provides consistency.
A high proportion of staff are trained in Makaton and Makaton is used in the setting daily. We use signs, symbols and visual cards to aid understanding.
Children who are assessed from observation, as needing additional support over and above what we normally provide, are set smart targets on a Support Plan using our Graduated Approach. These targets are reviewed formally approx every 8 weeks, taking into consideration factors such as poor attendance, to assess the child’s progress. The support plans are working documents therefor, if targets require reviewing earlier then they will be adjusted, The progress is then shared with the parents/carers and and the next steps are implemented.
We work closely with other professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists, Physio Therapists, Health Visitors and Family Support Workers, to help children to progress effectively with their learning, supporting them to develop life long skills.
- Contact
- Victoria Bodmer
- Telephone
- 07791849899
- st.ben.pre.school@outlook.com
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the best! Rated 5 out of 5
A brilliant place for little ones to grow and learn, whilst being in a safe, secure and caring environment. All staff are friendly and welcoming. A fab setting which offers the best childcare a parent could ask for.
the best! Rated 5 out of 5
A brilliant place for little ones to grow and learn, whilst being in a safe, secure and caring environment. All staff are friendly and welcoming. A fab setting which offers the best childcare a parent could ask for.
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