Pre School and Nursery
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE 1
At Roskear Primary and Nursery School we have a purpose-built pre-school room with outdoor area for children aged 2 plus and a large well equipped Nursery classroom with shared outdoor area for children joining in the September after their third birthday.
We believe that children deserve the best possible start to their education and provide that by offering a safe, secure and happy environment in which children will feel confident and ready to learn. Children are supported by experienced staff including a qualified teacher and we are all committed to providing quality education and care for the youngest children in our school. We aim to support children and their families on the first stage of their learning journey.
Ofsted 2019
‘Adults in the pre-school and nursery ensure the children are very well supported. Adults prioritise children’s physical development and their speaking skills. Children are exceptionally prepared for reception’
CROFTY MINORS PRE-SCHOOL
Children can attend our pre-school from the term after their second birthday via two different pathways:
- Please click on the link below to find out your entitlement.
(https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/) - For those parents who wish to purchase sessions we offer flexible entitlement at the charge of £12 per session when places are available.
We operate two sessions each day, providing places for twenty four children in each session. Your child can attend either morning or afternoon sessions, or a combination of both. Should your child stay with us all day we can provide them with a hot meal at a charge of £2.65 or they may bring a packed lunch from home. An additional charge of £3.00 will be made for the lunchtime care.
Morning sessions are from 8.45am to 11.45am and afternoon sessions are from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
NURSERY EDUCATION
We provide nursery education for children aged three to four. All three and four year olds are entitled to fifteen hours nursery provision. Depending on income some families may be able to access thirty hour funding for their child.
Please click on the link below to find out your entitlement.
(https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/)
We operate two sessions each day, providing places for twenty six children in each session. Your child can attend either morning or afternoon sessions, or a combination of both. Should your child stay with us all day we can provide them with a hot meal at a charge of £2.65 or they may bring a packed lunch from home. An additional charge of £3.00 will be made for the lunchtime care.
For those parents who wish to purchase additional sessions we offer flexible entitlement at the charge of £12 per session when places are available.
Morning sessions are from 8.45am to 11.45am and afternoon sessions are from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
THE CURRICULUM
Good early years practice involves children learning through play. We follow national guidance and legislation and use a wealth of staff expertise to provide a challenging and stimulating experience for all children. Children are encouraged to be independent, confident and take pride in their achievements. Parents/carers are our partners in their child’s learning. Children learn through playing on their own, in small groups and in sessions where they are in larger groups e.g. at story time, circle time or dance time. We hope that children will learn to listen, concentrate, observe, express themselves and have confidence to tackle new tasks.
We cover different topics each half term allowing the areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum to be covered in a way that is relevant to young children.
Children from 0-2 years will develop the 3 prime areas first.
These are:
Communication and language
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional development
As your child grows, the prime areas will help them to develop skills in four specific areas.
These are:
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design
DEVELOPMENT
As a staff we plan and prepare activities to excite and motivate our youngest children. We observe children at play and follow their interests to ensure they meet appropriate milestones. By sharing achievements and observations with parents we support the children to develop at their own rates. As part of a successful primary school we have access to an Early Year Mentor who is available to provide support to all children and their families and give advice in areas such as settling in, health, behaviour or family circumstances. We are also able to consult with our school SENDCo for support and guidance.
To find out more about our settings
Please contact the school office on 01209 714241 or email roskearsecretary@croftymat.org where one of our team will be happy to get back to you.
