Tamar Valley Pre-School
Services and organisations that have the Local Offer flash have filled out inclusion information, meaning that they meet the needs of people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Tamar Valley Pre-school strives to promote a safe, caring and stimulating environment, in which all children flourish and reach their full potential”
The main ethos of our pre-school is building the independence and confidence skills needed for life and school. We do this by learning through play and delivering he early years foundation stage.
We are an OFSTED registered preschool and follow the EYFS with our children who range from 2 years to school starting age. We provide a range of fun activities taking account of children's interests- these include role play, small world play, painting, drawing, chalks, focused themed activities, table top activities, water play, sand, gloop, gardening, cooking, writing, stories, trikes & scooters, climbing frame, tents & tunnels, junk modelling, walks, exploring our surroundings & charity days.
Friendly & well qualified staff in a lovely village location.
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Leanne Wickett
- Contact position
- Manager
- Telephone
- 01822 834418
- info@tamarvalleypreschool.co.uk
- Website
- www.tamarvalleypreschool.co.uk
Where to go
- Name
- Tamar Valley Preschool
- Address
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Village Hall
The Quay
Calstock
Cornwall - Postcode
- PL18 9QA
- Notes
Calstock is within the bus route from Tavistock and Callington; and train from Plymouth Tamar Valley line.
Other details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £11.25 Per 3 hour session £3.75 Lunch Club £3.75 Per additional hour - Details
- Prices based on children aged 3 or older. Costs for children age 2 are £4.00 per hour
Inclusion within our setting
Wheelchair access
- Has provision
- Yes
- Details
- The setting is on one level which has a sloped entrance also disabled toilet facilities.
Dietary needs
- Has provision
- Yes
- Experience with
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Vegetarian
Lactose free
Organic
Gluten free
Vegan
Egg intolerance
Diabetic
Nut allergy
Dairy free
No food provided - Details
- We aim to support all dietary needs and respect parents choices regarding what their child eats at our setting. We provide snack food for all children and will always follow safe hygiene practice and allergen control measures.
Cultural provisions
- Details
- We find out about different cultures and celebrations throughout the year, and encourage families of children from different cultural backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences with us.
- Languages spoken
English, Dutch
Pet provisions
- Are there any pets at the setting?
- No
Childcare information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Yes
- Details
- Vacancies at the hall setting are usually available all year round. We currently have full and part time spaces for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
- Vacancy range(s)
- From 2 years to 3 years (spaces available: 4) From 3 years to 4 years (spaces available: 8)
- Date updated
- 02/03/2018
Funded places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
Opening times & facilities
- Opening times
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Opening times Day Opening time Closing time Monday 9.00 15.00 Wednesday 9.00 15.00 Thursday 9.00 13.00 Friday 9.00 15.00
School pickups
- Offers pickups
- No
- Details
- N/A
Ofsted information
- Ofsted URN
- 102895
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 19/09/2007 Integrated Satisfactory 01/02/2011 Inspection (Early Years Register) Inadequate 1 25/01/2012 Inspection (Early Years Register) Satisfactory 24/11/2014 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 30/01/2019 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding
Inclusion details
- SENCo name
- Leanne Wickett
Early Years Local Offer response
- Systems and strategies we have in place to identify children that may require additional support
- Trained and experienced SENCO - Individual Files to support children with additional needs, and identify those who may need extra support - Continual observations of children's progress using Cohort tracking and individual Progress Monitoring Records
- How we identify and support children's learning and development needs
- Written observations by SENCO and/or child's key worker, noting the issues causing concern - Discussions with parents/carers about any concerns they may have regarding their child's development - Tracking child's progress and noting where they are not meeting expected levels - Tailoring each child's next steps to appropriate areas of development, and providing stimulating activities and play opportunities to help them develop
- Links we have to other agencies
- Cornwall Council SENCO Team - Local SALT - Child Development Centre
- How we support children transferring to school
- Meetings between parents, SENCO, Key Worker and new teacher can be facilitated to discuss each child's progress and needs. - Children have the opportunity to attend sessions at Calstock School on Thursdays to learn the environment and build confidence before starting school - Excellent working relationship with staff at local school
Learning and development
- Specialist skills or training our staff have
SENCO has also got 18+ years experience working with children
- Support we offer regarding children's health and well-being
- Staff to attend relevant training if a child requires special medical care whilst at session - The setting offers disabled access and is an open, easy to negotiate space with child who may have mobility issues or require movement aids - Clear records kept regarding administering medication
- Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported
- Daily feedback to parents/carers, and additional longer meetings available termly or more often if requested
- Our complaints policy
Complaints policy on file
Welfare
- Alterations we have made to make our building accessible
Doors can be opened wide to admit wheelchairs, and a ramp is available.
- Facilities we have for personal care
We have disabled accessible toilets, and have space to change nappies or assist children in intimate care when required
- Specialist resources we have
We add to our resources depending on children's needs. We are currently building resources to assist children with additional visual and sensory needs
- How we include all children in activities, such as trips
All children are included at all times, additional staff and helpers may be brought in if necessary. Staff ensure transport and trip locations are accessible to all children.
Access
Last updated: 25/03/2018