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Risby Early Birds, Preschool & Afterschool Club

Out of School Care

Risby Preschool was established in the early seventies in Risby Village hall.  Since September 2012 moved into a purpose built building close to the Primary School offering extended services to the community.  We are a registered charity who welcome all children and continue to strive to develop our setting to meet the needs of the children we care for.  Our Preschool Leader holds a Childcare Level 6 qualification and two members of staff are Special Educational Needs (SENCO) trained.  All other members of staff hold a Level 6 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare.  The Preschool is Ofsted inspected, a member of the Preschool Learning Alliance and has gained the Every Child's A Talker Standard (ECAT). The Preschool follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum which promotes learning through play and a whole range of activities. We have an enclosed outside play area with a variety of outdoor equipment. We have many activities on offer daily such as a book corner, sand and water play, painting, craft, a computer and role play. Ofsted quotes “The quality and standards of care are good”, “Children relish their time at the Preschool”, “The quality of teaching and learning is extremely good”, and “Snack time is a lovely social occasion”.

We are pleased to offer before and afterschool childcare to children attending the Preschool (from 3 Years old) and Risby CEVCP. We have good links with the Primary school as the Preschool and school staff walk the children to and from school each day. The children have access to a variety of play equipment that are age appropriate.

Who to contact

Name
Rachel Crouch
Address
Aylmer Close
Risby
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode
IP28 6RT
Telephone
01284 810794
Email
risbypreschool@hotmail.co.uk
Website
https://www.risbypreschoolsuffolk.co.uk/
Charity Commissioning Number
1030761

Venue Details

Venue
Alymer Close
Address
Risby
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode
IP28 6RT
View IP28 6RT on a map
Venue Email
risbypreschool@hotmail.co.uk
Parking available
Parking details
We have a large car park directly next to our setting.
Restrictions to access
None

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?
Yes

Vacancies

Last updated
25/03/2024
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Other information
We have sessions available throughout the week please contact us to confirm what session.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 5.30pm

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions
Yes - This setting complies with all equalities legislation.
Individual dietary needs
Yes - We cater for all dietary needs - gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, nut allergy and all religious beliefs.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
Yes - Our Setting Manager and Preschool Leader both have the Special Educational Needs Disability qualification. Five members of staff have attended Makaton training.

Costs

Details
Our Fees from Aprl 2024 Early Birds 8.00-8.30am £6.50 Preschool Children Early Birds 8.00-9.00 £9.25 Afterschool 3.30-4.30pm £9.25 3.30-5.00pm £11.25 3.30-5.30pm £13.25 Adhoc/block books incur an additional 50p.

Other Details

Facilities
Accessible parking, Allotment, Arts and crafts, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Games consoles, Garden, Healthy eating, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Playroom, Private changing area, Quiet area, Sensory garden, Sensory play equipment, Sleeping area, TV - DVD, Take children on outings, Vegetable patch, Village walks
School pickups
Risby CEVCP School (Bury St Edmunds)
Cater for over 8s
Yes
Age Range
From 3 Year(s) 0 month(s)
To 11 Year(s) 0 month(s)
Notes

Specific additional needs this setting has experience of is

Communication Difficulties

Challenging Behaviour

Learning Difficulties

Speech & Language Difficulties

Autistic Spectrum

Cerebral Palsy

Downs Syndrome

Offers Tax Free Childcare
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
251614
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
07/03/2007IntegratedGood
25/11/2010Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
23/03/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
03/05/2017Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
15/12/2022Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Support for people with disabilities

Contact
Rachel Crouch
Telephone
01284 810794
Email
risbypreschool@hotmail.co.uk
Conditions Supported
Communication difficulties

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Wonderful setting Rated 5 out of 5
Risby Preschool has been an incredibly positive and enjoyable setting for my daughter. She is happy to walk in every morning, is greeted with smiles by all staff and is looked after beautifully. To say she is thriving because of her environment and peers is an understatement.

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Review submitted on 24/11/2016

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