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Lakenheath Little Fishes

Preschool

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

3 & 4 year old funding

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
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Charity Commissioning Number
1068028

Venue Details

Venue
Lakenheath Pavilion
Address
Eriswell Road
Lakenheath
BRANDON
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP27 9AF
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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
06/06/2023
Immediate vacancies
No
Other information
Please contact Lakenheath Little Fishes for information on our next intake or to be placed on our waiting list.

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)
Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Cerebral Palsy
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Global Delay
Hearing Difficulties
Hydroclelus
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
AmountCost Type
£20.00
£13.09

Other Details

Facilities
Accessible parking, Allotment, 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

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
251561
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
05/07/2006IntegratedGood
20/10/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
09/03/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
27/04/2017Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
23/01/2023Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Support for people with disabilities

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
Gina Cooke
Telephone
07544579001
Email
ginacookefishes@gmail.com
Conditions Supported
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
Learning difficulties
Physical disabilities

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