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St Peter and St Mary's Pre-school

Preschool

We are a long running pre-school, first established in 1973. Being a quality provision is our main focus. We have a bright spacious hall and an outside area which we use daily whatever the weather. We have a dedicated caring staff team who are well qualified. Our adult/child ratio is high and we operate a key-worker system which ensures good relationships with parents and children, and individually planned  activities to meet each child's needs. We operate an equal opportunities, and an inclusion policy Staff have knowledge and experience of global delay, autism and allergies and liase with other professionals to ensure continuity of care.  We promote healthy lifestyle through our curriculum planning using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. For older children we provide more structured P.E, literacy and maths activities to prepare them for the independence and confidence they will need when starting primary school. We have good links with the local schools to ensure as smooth a transition as possible.

3 & 4 year old funding

Who to contact

Name
Samantha Hayward
Position
Manager
Address
St Mary's Community Centre
Silverdale Avenue
Stowmarket
Suffolk
Postcode
IP14 1LS
Telephone
07803290272
Email
stpeters.stmarys.preschool@gmail.com

Venue Details

Venue
St Mary's Community Centre
Address
Stowmarket
Suffolk
Parking available
Yes
Parking details
On roadside

Additional contact

Name
Lisa Nial
Position
Deputy Manager
Telephone
07803290272

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?
Yes

Vacancies

Last updated
28/03/2024
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Other information
Only afternoon spaces available until end of Summer Term 2024. In September we will have places for all sessions.

Days & times

Monday: 9.00 - 4.00
Tuesday: 9.00 - 4.00
Wednesday: 9.00 - 4.00
Thursday: 9.00 - 4.00
Friday: 9.00 - 1.00

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - side entrance has a slope
Cultural provisions
Yes - Equal opportunity and SENCO officers. Good policies and resources. Excellent planned activities and curriculum. Staff trained in cultural awareness.
Individual dietary needs
Yes - When children are introduced to the setting, religious beliefs and dietary needs are adhered to.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
Yes - All special needs, qualified SENCO. Staff trained in Makaton.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of
Autistic spectrum
Speech and language difficulties

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£15.00

Other Details

Facilities
Equipment for all ages
Cater for over 8s
No
Age Range
From 2 Year(s) 3 month(s)
To 4 Year(s) 6 month(s)
Notes

Our current admissions policy criteria is that all children are considered on an individual basis based on 

Current staffing levels

Current cohort of children

Care and Education of all children 

Health and Safety of all children

This applies to Deferrals as well 

Offers Tax Free Childcare
No

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
251655
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
23/05/2007IntegratedGood
20/05/2010Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
06/03/2014Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
21/06/2017Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
08/02/2023Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

We welcome families and their children from all cultures/faiths and nationalities. We work closely with parents, carers and outside agencies to ensure that their child can access all areas of the Early Years curriculum. Staff are given extra training if needed to be able to support the individual child.

Contact
Pre-school
Telephone
07803 290272

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