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Twinkletoes Pre-school (Felixstowe)

Preschool

Twinkletoes Pre-school is a privately run group which opened in 2003, operating from the Methodist Church Hall in Trimley St Martin, Suffolk.
A maximum of 29 children can attend the preschool at any one time.
*Please note this setting does not open on a Tuesday.*

The pre-school is open each weekday, excluding Tuesdays, from 08:15 until 16:00 during term time. Children attend for sessions from 09:15 until 12.15, and from 12:45 until 15:45. There is also a wrap-around care facility for those who wish to attend for lunch, and before/after the sessions. The children have access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area, and enjoy 'free-flow' between the inside and outside spaces.

We aim to provide a safe, awe-inspiring, nurturing environment for them to explore and develop.

Our inclusive provision embeds tolerance and respect as part of everyday life. We encourage the children to listen and have their voices heard, to show compassion and to celebrate their achievements.

We believe children benefit most through using play as a basis for early learning. Accordingly, we provide a wide variety of experiences and activities. These activities are planned around each individual child's interests and in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, which lays the foundation for children's future learning. We are fully inclusive of all children's needs, ensuring they are supported individually to make progress at their own pace.

There is level access to the premises.
We offer 15 and 30 hours funded childcare for eligible parents.

Who to contact

Name: Gina Peacher
Position: Manager
Address: The Hall, Trimley Methodist Church
Mill Lane
Trimley St. Martin
Felixstowe
Suffolk
Postcode: IP11 0RN
Telephone: 07763 816224
Email: twinkletoes.preschool@hotmail.com
Website: http://twinkletoespreschool.weebly.com
Social Media: Find us on Facebook
Contact Notes: Deputy Manager is Claire Kyle, based at Twinkletoes Pre-School. Tel: 07763 816224

Venue Details

Venue: The Hall
Address: Trimley Methodist Church
Mill Lane
Trimley St Martin
Felixstowe
Suffolk
Postcode: IP11 0RN; View IP11 0RN on a map
Venue Email: twinkletoes.preschool@hotmail.com
Parking available: Yes
Parking details: Please park on the High Road, or nearby, with consideration for local residents.
Transport: There is a bus stop in close proximity to the setting and buses are approx. every 20 minutes

Additional contact

Name: Louise Walker
Position: Manager at Kirton Kites
Telephone: 07395 045606
Email: twinkletoes.preschool@hotmail.com

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes
30 Hours Partner Summary: As requested

Vacancies

Last updated: 20/09/2023
Immediate vacancies: Yes
Other information: Please contact Twinkletoes Preschool (Felixstowe) for current or future vacancy information.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 8.00 - 4.00
Tuesday: Closed -

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes
Cultural provisions: Yes
Individual dietary needs: Yes
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Diabetes
Dyslexia
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Global Delay
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Social development impairment
Speech and language difficulties

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£7.50

Details

Funded sessions for eligible 2 and 3yr olds = Consumable charge per session for funded children - £3. Per nappy provided by us - £1

Other Details

Facilities

Accessible parking, Arts and crafts, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Healthy eating, Kitchen, Out-door play, Private changing area, Quiet area, Sleeping area, Slide, TV - DVD, Take children on outings, Village walks

Cater for over 8s

Age Range

From 2 Year(s)

To 5 Year(s)

Notes

Twinkletoes Pre-school has achieved the following Quality Assurance standards:
* ECaT Standard
* Food Hygiene Awarded L5 from EHO
* Ofsted Good 2023
* RHS Schools Gardening Award at Level 3.

Two of our staff are trained Mental Health First Aiders and we are a Communication Counts setting.

Offers Tax Free Childcare

Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY255234

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
02/11/2005	Integrated	Good
11/12/2008	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
06/05/2015	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
30/06/2017	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
23/01/2023	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Local Offer

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

Our SENCO is Martha Versey who is an accredited Level 3 Qualified SEN Advisor, with many years of experience. All staff are fully briefed on all of our children’s additional needs, use Makaton sign language and are monitored by Martha and the Manager.

All conditions are supported including Autism, physical disabilities and sight needs. We hold the ECaT (Every Child a Talker Award) and Communication Counts Award. We use specialist equipment when required.

We adjust the room layout to accommodate the children's individual needs.

Specific SEN resources to meet individual needs i.e. visual timetables, PECS cards, now and next boards.

1 to 1 support when needed.

Planning for each child's individual needs.

Social communication and interaction groups.

SENCO on hand at all times with training updated regularly.

Relationships: Supportive relationships are the key to our success. Parents are involved in planning support and any learning developmental needs are addressed in partnership with the relevant professional. We provide adult support with appropriate interaction with other children, including both structured activities and child led play.

Coping and support, stress and strategies: Parents and professionals work together recognising each other's expert knowledge. Informed decisions are made together in the best interest of the family.

Behaviour - developing understanding and strategies: Parents can help pinpoint problems frequently experienced by families with children with additional needs and this knowledge is used in partnership to meet our families needs.

Money matters, benefits and funding: We seek to help all our families and helping to source help and advice is one of our additional services. For an additional helpline call 0808 8083555

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