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Cygnets (Whelnetham) - Pre-school

Day nursery

Cygnets Childcare offers high-quality Early Years education for children aged 2 years, 9 months to rising fives as well as After School care for children aged 2 years 9 months-11 years during term time. Cygnets is OFSTED rated Outstanding and has completed the ECAT standard.

At Cygnets we nurture and support happy, resilient, confident and independent children focusing on personal social and emotional development as we believe success in this area lays the foundation for all other areas of learning. Our environment is designed to allow children maximum autonomy, which in turn promotes high self-esteem and positive behaviour. Cygnets works closely with parents, other professionals and Great Whelnetham Primary School, having established a valued partnership. Children have access to both our indoor and outdoor environments with a range of activities, opportunities and resources.

Who to contact

Name: Carolyn Stokes
Position: Manager
Address: The Old School Hall
Stanningfield Road
Great Whelnetham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode: IP30 0UA
Telephone: 01284 386220
Email: cygnetschildcare@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.cygnetschildcare.co.uk/
Social Media: Find us on Facebook
Charity Commissioning Number: 1107009

Venue Details

Venue: Cygnets Childcare
Address: The Old School Hall
Stanningfield Road
Great Whelnetham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode: IP30 0UA; View IP30 0UA on a map
Venue Email: cygnetschildcare@hotmail.com
Venue Website: http://www.cygnetschildcare.co.uk
Parking available: Yes
Parking details: Park at Great Whelnetham Community Centre and walk a short distance to Cygnets or on the road outside the school, although this is congested at peak times.
Notes: Served by the local 753 bus service

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes

Vacancies

Last updated: 18/03/2024
Immediate vacancies: Yes
Other information: Please contact Cygnets (Whelnetham) for vacancy information.

Days & times

Monday: 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions: Yes - We reflect a wide range of cultures within our resources and activities.
Individual dietary needs: Yes - Yes, staff are trained to administer Epi Pen and have experience in Enteral feeding.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes - We have experience of offering high quality early education for children with a range of additional requirements including Global Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, Cerebal Palsy, Autism and Speech and Language disorders. SEN policy available.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Cerebral Palsy
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Eczema
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Global Delay
Hypermobility
Motor impairment
Physical impairment
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Speech and language difficulties

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£5.80	2 year old – hourly rate
£5.80	3 & 4 year old– hourly rate
£10.50 after-school club
£6.50 breakfast club

Details

There is a voluntary consumables charge of £2.50 per week for funded children. This charge is mandatory for non-funded children. Adhoc sessions attract an additional charge of £1 per session.

Other Details

Facilities: Accessible parking, Arts and crafts, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Garden, Healthy eating, Homework support, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Pet fish, Pet small mammals, Playroom, Private changing area, Quiet area, Sensory play equipment, Sleeping area, Slide, Take children on outings, Village walks
School pickups: Great Whelnetham CEVCP School (Bury St Edmunds)
Cater for over 8s: Yes
Age Range: From 2 Year(s) 9 month(s); To 11 Year(s)
Notes: Please contact Carolyn Stokes on 01284 386220 for any further information or to discuss your child or family's specific needs.
Offers Tax Free Childcare: Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY298384

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
22/09/2005	Integrated	Good
09/11/2011	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding
29/04/2016	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding
02/12/2021	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Requires Improvement
30/11/2022	Re-inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities: Our setting is fully inclusive and our provision meets the individual needs of all children who attend Cygnets, including those with SEND. We work in partnership with parents and other agencies, for example, portage, speech and language therapists and medical professionals. We have experience of supporting children with complex medical needs, physical disabilities, communication and speech delay, autism and global developmental delay. Staff are trained in the administration of Epipens, enteral feeding and manual handling for SEN. Wherever possible, we will access training as necessary to enable us to be inclusive and provide care for all children.
Contact: Carolyn Stokes
Telephone: 01284 386220
Email: cygnetschildcare@hotmail.com
Conditions Supported: Communication difficulties