The service offered by Little Acorns Pre-school

The Pre-school is open during term time only. We open for 38 weeks a year.

INSET days (maximum of five) are sometimes taken during the school year. Prior notice of closure dates is always given as the pre-school closes on these days.

Opening times

Monday – Friday - Options available: 9.00am - 12.00 midday

                                                            9.00am – 1pm to include lunch club

                                                          10.00am – 1pm to include lunch club

We recommend that your child is settled within the Pre-school before selecting the lunch club option. This decision is made between the parent/carer and the Key Person.

Admissions

• To accommodate the needs of the children and their families as far as possible, we are flexible about attendance patterns. When places are offered, it is in consultation with parents and caregivers so that other family constraints and activities are taken into consideration.

• We welcome all children from the local community, regardless of culture, ethnicity, religion, social group, family organisation or disability. The parents or caregivers of the children are all equally welcomed into the pre-school   and their experience and expertise are valued by staff. The pre-school premises are reasonably accessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.

• Special consideration is given to children referred by outside agencies.

  A waiting list is operated. Entry on to the waiting list is by registration and is arranged by date of birth and date of application. Priority is given to siblings

   

  Special Needs

   

  As part of the Pre-school's policy to make sure that its provision meets the needs of each individual child, we take account of any special needs which a child may have.

  The Pre-school works to the requirements of the 1993 Education Act and The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2014). The pre-school has a designated Inclusion Officer who is Anne Powell. All staff work together to ensure that children receive the best possible support.