Preschool
Welcome to Preschool!
In the early years children develop quickly and at Winterbourne Valley we are committed to helping all children have the best possible start in life. We pride ourselves on creating enabling, nurturing environments based upon positive relationships that develop every unique child.
We offer a challenging and appropriate curriculum, so that children can become confident and independent learners. Our preschool environment always offers a variety of activities that cover all of the seven areas of EYFS Curriculum learning both inside and outdoors.
There are different areas of the classrooms that are dedicated to messy play such as water, sand, painting and craft type activities and other areas for role-play, construction, mark making. In addition there are cosy nooks for children to have a rest, look at a book or engage in small world play.
At Winterbourne Valley we pride ourselves on our outdoor provision, offering the children free-flow play to the outside area and weekly outdoor learning sessions. We have a large outdoor area that is adjacent to the Preschool room and have daily access to the school Wildlife Garden and field. It is here and during PE sessions that our children are able to develop their gross motor skills such as by using the larger equipment, bikes and trikes.
The children’s experiences will be recorded on their online Learning Journals. We encourage all adults (including parents) and the children to contribute to their learning folder, including observations, quotes and photos.
Our Preschool is led by a fully-qualified teacher and a highly experienced team of teaching assistants.
We look forward to your child becoming a happy member of our Preschool group.
Charges for Preschool and Extended School Provision
The fees for Winterbourne Valley First Preschool and Extended School provision are as follows:
Preschool: £6.00 per hour. The minimum session of 3 hours is therefore £18.00. This will include a drink. We ask that parents please provide a piece of fruit for snack time. As with the school children, the Preschool children are encouraged to help themselves freely to water throughout the session. Parents are requested to equip their child with a water bottle to keep in the Preschool room.
Early Birds Club: £4.00 per half hour, per child. 8am - 9.00am.
Lunch Club (Pre-School only): £6.00 per day per child.
Parents are requested to provide a healthy and nutritious packed lunch for their child to eat at lunchtime. Water will be made freely available to drink during this time.
After School Club: £12.00 per child 3pm - 4.30pm.
A discount is offered for 2nd, 3rd or 4th child. A healthy and nutritious snack will be provided.
Bookings can be made through the school office.
Please note: there will be no refunds for early collection.
Your child may be entitled to free nursery education. The funding entitlement is for 30 hours with a maximum of 6.5 hours available on any one day. We will claim this grant on your behalf and no charges will be made direct to you. A form will be sent out for you to sign to instruct us to place a claim on your behalf. Please simply enrol and book your session through the forms