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Lakenheath Little Fishes

Pre-School Playgroup

Coronavirus Support

Lakenheath Little Fishes is open.

General Details

Lakenheath Little Fishes is a charity funded, sessional nursery based at the Lakenheath Pavilion. All staff are fully trained in Early Years, Paediatric first aid and are committed to an ongoing training programme. We have two fully qualified Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCO) trained in special needs. We offer a happy, welcoming environment for your child to play and learn, for ages between two years to five years of age. All families and all children are welcome

Who to contact

Name: Sherri Butcher
Position: Manager
Address: Lakenheath Pavilion
Eriswell Road
Lakenheath
Suffolk
Postcode: IP27 9AF
Telephone: 07544 579001
Email: lakenheathlittlefishes@gmail.com
Social Media: Like us on Facebook
Charity Commissioning Number: 1068028

Venue Details

Venue: Lakenheath Pavilion
Address: Eriswell Road
Lakenheath
BRANDON
SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP27 9AF
Parking available: Yes
Parking details: Lots of parking available.
Restrictions to access: No restrictions to access.

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes

Vacancies

Last updated: 26/09/2020
Immediate vacancies: Yes
Other information: Please contact Lakenheath Little Fishes for vacancy information. At present we only have vacancies for children born after 1st September 2017.

Days & times

Monday: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 2.00pm

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions: Yes - We provide a wide range of multicultural activiites and equipment. We have experience of many cultures, faiths and nationalities.
Individual dietary needs: Yes - We can cater for all individual dietary needs whether for medical needs or religious beliefs.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes - We employ a fully trained Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SenCo). All SenCo training is updated as appropriate.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Diabetes
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Global Delay
Hearing Difficulties
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Motor impairment
Muscular dystrophy
Physical impairment
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Social development impairment
Speech and language difficulties
Visual impairment
Williams Syndrome

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£18.50	Per 5hr session
£11.50	Morning Session

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, Private changing area, Sensory garden, Sensory play equipment, Slide, Vegetable patch
Cater for over 8s: No
Age Range: From 2 Year(s); To 5 Year(s)
Notes: We offer sessional care, for term time only. We provide 2 sessions a day of either 3 hours, 9am until 12pm or a 5 hour session of 9am until 2pm, 5 days a week.
Offers Tax Free Childcare: Yes
Last Updated: 26/09/2020

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

251561

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
05/07/2006	Integrated	Good
20/10/2009	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
09/03/2015	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
27/04/2017	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Local Offer

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities: Little Fishes has a fully accessible building. We operate a fully inclusive policy, all staff are trained and include a trained SENCO. Makaton, visual aids and Social, communication groups are all embedded into our daily routine to fully support children with additional needs. We are willing to undertake any training required to allow people with SEND to benefit from our setting.
Contact: Lana Buckles
Telephone: 07544579001
Email: lanabucklesfishes@gmail.com
Conditions Supported: Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
Learning difficulties
Mental health conditions
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairments