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Rattlesden Preschool

Pre-School Playgroup

General Details

Rattlesden Playgroup was established in 1970, and became Rattlesden Preschool in 2019. Preschool firmly believes in learning through play. We are affiliated to the Pre-school Learning Alliance and work in partnership with Suffolk County Council. We are listed in the List of Providers. Parents form the committee which is the registered provider. We take part in community events, such as Fireworks or the Duck race.

We link with the local school, attending their harvest assemblies and nativity plays. We also join the reception class at least once a term. We work closely with the Early years and childcare service to help support children with Additional Needs.

We use Tapestry, an online learning journal to enable parents to see their child's records and also allow for a smooth transition to Primary School. Evaluations are completed online and parents can add comments.

We have also added a Facebook page which shows our activities and provides updates of forthcoming events.

We have a new website now up and running.

We encourage our children to "think outside the box" and to be creative. Learning through play allows children to explore their world.

You are welcome to visit us to see us in action. Please get in touch. We provide 'taster sessions' to help you make up your mind.

Who to contact

Name: Miss Mikayla Gunner
Position: Manager/leader
Telephone: 01449 736460
Mobile: 07796764873
Email: mikayla.gunner@rattlesdenpreschool.co.uk
Website: https://www.rattlesdenpreschool.co.uk/
Social Media: Like us on Facebook
Contact Notes: Our preferred contact is via Email. The landline number is only in use during our working hours. How ever an email will be picked up at any time.
Charity Commissioning Number: 1077916

Venue Details

Venue

Village Hall

Address

Lower Road
Rattlesden
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk

Postcode

IP30 0RJ

Venue Email

mikayla.gunner@rattlesdenplaygroup.org.uk

Parking available

Parking details

Parking directly outside the village hall and directly opposite.

Transport

The bus stops outside the village hall.

Restrictions to access

There are steps leading up to our outdoor space.

Notes

Bus routes to Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds.

Transport information:The bus stop is opposite the village hall

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: No

Vacancies

Last updated: 19/11/2019
Immediate vacancies: Yes
Other information: We Have spaces for 3 and 4 year olds, our spaces for 2 year olds are limited on some sessions.

Days & times

Monday: 9.15-12.15 - 12.15 -15.15
Tuesday: 9.15 -12.15 - 12.15 -15.15
Wednesday: 9.15- 12.15 - 13.15

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions: Yes - We operate an equal opportunities policy and try to ensure that we support children of all cultures/faiths and nationalities.
Individual dietary needs: Yes - Yes. We are allergy aware and ensure that individual's needs are met.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes - We have staff experienced in a variety of Special Needs and have attended specific training courses e.g Autism, Makaton, Behaviour Management, Epi pen, and epilepsy.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Brittle Bones
Cancer
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Fragile X
Global Delay
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Serious allergy
Social development impairment
Speech and language difficulties

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£4.50	2 years - Per hour
£4.20	3 years plus - Per hour

Details

We discuss individual needs and hope to help.

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, Playroom, Quiet area, Sensory garden, Sensory play equipment, Sleeping area, Slide, Soft play area, Swings, Take children on outings, Trampoline, Vegetable patch, Village walks
School pickups: Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy (Bury St Edmunds)
Further information about pick-ups: We take and collect children from Rattlesden Academy when we have transition days.
Cater for over 8s: No
Age Range: From 2 Year(s); To 5 Year(s)
Notes: We are a NO NUT setting. We administer prescribed medicine as long as the correct medical forms have been signed and that we have had the appropriate training.
Offers Tax Free Childcare: Yes
Last Updated: 19/11/2019

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

251606

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
09/07/2007	Integrated	Good
21/03/2011	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
23/11/2015	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Inadequate
04/03/2016	Re-inspection (Early Years Register)	Requires Improvement
22/11/2016	Re-inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
28/11/2017	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Local Offer

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

We are a community playgroup and aim to include all children within our community and those that wish to attend our setting.

We work closely with parents, carers and outside agencies and prepare an action plan to ensure that their child can access all areas of the curriculum.

We ensure that there is a smooth transition from home or a previous setting to our setting. We build on previous knowledge of the child and find out about the best practice for that child. We provide opportunities for parents and carers to visit our setting and we can also provide home visits.We ensure a smooth transition to the next setting by sharing information to ensure the continuous provision for the child.

If specialist equipment is needed, we work with local agencies to ensure that the child's needs are met.

We ensure that staff members receive training to be able to support the child.

Rattlesden Playgroup has two qualified SENCO

Staff are trained in manual handling. A member of staff is trained in Makaton.

Staff have attended courses on Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Management, Working with under Twos.

All staff have up to date Paediatric First Aid Certificates and have been trained in the use of an Epipen.

All staff have Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificates.

We monitor speech and language development and work closely with the Speech and Language "drop in centres" and try to get early support for the children in our care. We use the WELCOM pack to help assess and support Speech and language.

Contact

Miss Mikayla Gunner

Telephone

01449 736460

Email

mikayla.gunner@rattlesdenplaygroup.org.uk

Conditions Supported

Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
Learning difficulties
Mental health conditions
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairments

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