Call us on: 07913 640 795
Email: hello@walthamchasepreschool.com
Parent Information
At Waltham Chase Pre-School we know that children have the right to be provided with a creative, innovative and exciting education that will inspire them to become lifelong learners who are enthusiastic and proud of everything they do. We support and challenge children so that they are happy, engaged and independent learners while ensuring children are leaders of their own learning to satisfy their natural curiosity
Our Curriculum
The learning and development of all children who attend follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our curriculum ensures that our environment is effective and gives the children the foundation they need to develop to their full potential. This is enhanced by a mixture of free play, adult led, and child supported play while making the most of our outdoor spaces and access to the natural world.
Opening times
We are open Monday to Friday,
8:30am - 3pm, 38 weeks a year
Flexible sessions
We have flexible drop off times:
8:30am, 9:00am, 12pm
And we have flexible collection times:
12pm, 1pm, 3pm
Ratios
Our high staff to children ratio means your child receives a high level of support and teaching, which prepares them for their future at school and beyond.
Key Information
Confidentiality
At Waltham Chase Pre-School, confidentiality is paramount. It is our duty to respect the privacy of children and their parents/carers, while ensuring that they access high quality early years care and education in our setting. We aim to ensure that all parents/carers can share their information in the confidence that it will only be used to enhance the welfare of their children.
All families are also responsible for maintaining confidentiality. Parents/carers will have access to their child’s own files and records only. Parent/Carers are reminded that if they are party to confidential information, in any form, concerning the children and families, staff and Committee or the pre-schools business must remain confidential and not shared in any way
Inclusion
Waltham Chase Pre-School believes that no child, individual or family should be excluded from the Pre-School’s. We are committed to ensuring that our service is fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all children.
We recognise that children and their families come from a wide range of backgrounds with individual needs, beliefs and values. We are committed to anti-discriminatory practice to promote equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all children and families using our setting.
Please see our Inclusion policy for more inforamtion
Parent Involvement
We recognise that a child's primary educator is their parents/carers. We promote partnership working between our staff and parents/carers to support all children's education in setting and at home. Our aim is to ensure each child has a rich learning environment and are stimulated by the adults in their life.
When we refer to ‘parents’ we mean both mothers and fathers; these include both natural or birth parents, as well as stepparents and parents who do not live with their children but have contact with them and play a part in their lives. ‘Parents’ also includes same sex parents and foster parents. Please see the full Parent Involvement Policy for more details.
The Framework
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.
We use the EYFS to help build and guide our curriculum, resources and activities we plan and to ensure that the children are learning and developing as expected.
Our Environment
We have beautiful facilities inside and out which children have access to both throughout the day. Inside you will find a spacious but cosy environment with a wide variety of learning opportunities available.
Outside is an astro covered garden but this does not mean that they don't get messy! Sand, water, mud is at the disposal of the children as well as bikes and climbing equipment.
Snack and Lunch
Snack is available between 9:30am – 10am. We promote healthy eating, and is reflected in the snack we offer. Fresh fruit and/or vegetables, a breadstick or other similar dried snack items and a drink of either milk or water.
Lunch takes place at 12pm. parents/carers provide their child with a lunch box. We encourage parents to follow our healthy eating ethos when providing your child’s lunch. Children are seated at the table during lunch with staff present at all times.
Funding and Fees
There are a variety of funding options available to meet the needs of different families. Using the links below, you can find out which funding option might be best for you and your child. Our hourly rate is £6.80.
Please see our fees policy for more information
Funding information can be found here
Key Person
Each child attending pre-school is allocated a Key Person. They are responsible for settling in the child, building a relationship with the family and supporting and tracking their learning and development. You will be introduced to your child’s Key Person during induction once your child’s hours have been finalised. The Key Person regularly meets with the parents/carers to chat and update the parent/carer on their child’s progress.
Board of Trustees
Waltham Chase Pre-School is registered with the Charities Commission. The Board of Trustees are responsible for the effective running of the Pre-School and making decisions regarding its management. The Trustees have an overriding duty to act lawfully and in the best interests of the Pre-School and its beneficiaries. This is made up of parents/carers and community members.
Find out more here
Policies
We have a wide range of polices that cover all aspects of the pre-school and its daily running. The policies are created with support from the Early Years Alliance and adapted to suit our setting. They are reviewed and updated annually unless legislation change dictates an early review.
- Administering medicines, unwell child and life saving medication.
- Allergies, food intolerances and meeting dietary requirements.
- Attendance at work.
- Children arrivals and departures.
- Deployment - staff.
- Deployment - Volunteer.
- Disciplinary and grievance.
- Fees.
- Fire safety, emergency evacuation, closure, lockdown and intruder
- First aid.
- Food for play and cooking activities.
- Food hygiene, preparation, storage, purchase and mealtimes.
- Free flow.
- Health and Safety general standards
- Looked after children
- Making a complaint, concern or compliment.
- Missing child.
- Nappy changing and toileting
- No smoking, Alcohol, illegal substances and drugs
- Online Safety
- Outings and visits.
- Oral health and hygiene
- Parent involvement and partnership
- Positive handling
- Privacy notice
- Promoting inclusion, equality, and valuing diversity, Children’s rights and entitlements, British Values and Prevent Duty
- Record keeping.
- Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents
- Recruitment, Employment and induction
- Reserves.
- Risk assessment
- Safeguarding children
- Student and apprentice induction and placement
- Supervision and appraisals
- Supporting children with SEND
- The board of trustees
- The role of the key person, settling in, starting points and 2yr review.
- Threats and abuse towards staff
- Waiting list, admissions, attendance and absence.
- Whistle blowing
