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Noah's Ark Pre-School

Preschool

We support children by using the EYFS birth to 5 matters framework. Our planning is based around your child’s individual development and interests. We have a key person system in place and offer an open morning before your child starts.  We have 3 main areas consisting of a garden area, a room for quieter play and a large room for messy play.  We have a free flow environment with access to the outside for most of the session, including a rolling snack. We use Tapestry, an online learning journey to record your child's progress and development, which allows you access to your child's learning while at home. We have strong parent partnership and work closely with all our families. 

3 & 4 year old funding

Who to contact

Name
LAURA RUST
Position
Business Manager
Address
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP4 4QE
Telephone
01473 721252
Email
noahs.ark01@yahoo.com
Website
https://noahsarkpre-school.my.canva.site
Social Media
 Find us on Facebook
Charity Commissioning Number
1031652

Venue Details

Venue
St Johns Church Hall
Address
Cauldwell Hall Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode
IP4 4QE
View IP4 4QE on a map
Venue Email
noahs.ark01@yahoo.com
Venue Website
https://noahsarkpre-school.my.canva.site/
Parking available
Yes
Notes

Close to a local bus route.

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?
Yes

Vacancies

Last updated
30/01/2024
Immediate vacancies
No

Days & times

Monday: 08.30 - 15:00
Tuesday: 08.30 - 15:00
Wednesday: 08.30 - 15:00
Thursday: 08.30 - 15:00
Friday: 08.30 - 15:00

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions
Yes - This setting complies with all equalities regulations.
Individual dietary needs
Yes - Dietary information is obtained from parents/carers, which is adhered to in any snacks provided. We provide a food diary for children with additional requirements.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
Yes - We have recent experience of a range of special needs.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Cerebral Palsy
Challenging Behaviour
Diabetes
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Epilepsy
Global Delay
Hearing Difficulties
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Physical impairment
Reflux
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Social development impairment
Speech and language difficulties
Visual impairment

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£5.00 2 year old – hourly rate
£5.00 3 & 4 year old– hourly rate
£30.00 3 & 4 year old – daily rate
£30.00 2 year old – daily rate
Details
We offer an early bird session from 8.30-9am for £2.50 - this will be invoiced at the end of the half term. We also ask for a 25p voluntary snack donation per session - this is included on your invoice, should you wish to pay it.

Other Details

Facilities
Accessible parking, Arts and crafts, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Games consoles, Garden, Healthy eating, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Pets, Playroom, Private changing area, Quiet area, Sensory play equipment, Sleeping area, Slide, Soft play area, Take children on outings, Vegetable patch
Cater for over 8s
No
Age Range
From 2 Year(s) 0 month(s)
To 4 Year(s)
Notes

We also offer an earlybird drop off from 8.30am to allow parents to get to work for 9am.  We have many years of experience of working with children who have additional needs and the staff have received good Asthma and Allergy training, including Epi pen training. 

Offers Tax Free Childcare
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
251580
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
16/01/2006IntegratedSatisfactory
07/09/2006IntegratedGood
08/10/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
18/03/2013Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
21/02/2017Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
10/11/2022Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

We have a dedicated SEN officer and a deputy who work together to ensure all our SEN children are well looked after.  We also have updates for all staff on SEN children at our monthly staff meetings. We can offer some 1:1 help for children who require it, once we receive additional funding from Suffolk County Council. 

Contact
Dinah Stott
Telephone
01473 721252
Email
noahs.ark01@yahoo.com
Conditions Supported
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties

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