Here at Roche Pre-School Playgroup we offer an engaging environment where children can thrive.  Our over all ethos, is that children learn through play.

We are a small community driven setting, that works closely with our village.  We have a connection with the local CO-OP, Village Shop, Butchers and Nursing home.

We understand that a parents role in a child's development is paramount and we always work closely with our families.

Our classroom provides a stimulating environment for children to explore freely.  We have lot's of open ended resources, so that children can create their own play.

Outside we have a large bouncy tarmacked playground and in this area we continue to provide an engaging environment.

We have:-

• A Bug Hotel
• Mud Kitchen
• Large Sand Area
• 2 Storey playhouse
• Outdoor classroom
• Exploring cupboard - supporting fine motor skills
• Construction Area

We also have a large shelter and two storage sheds full of exciting resources, such as:-

• Bikes and Scooters
• Balls
• Sports equipment
• Construction and small world resources
• Natural items of interest etc.

Our local school is a few minutes walk away and we have a good relationship with them, often visiting for school transitions and performances.

We love to explore our local area, often visiting the park, duckpond and playing field.

To ensure we maintain ongoing communication with parents/carers, we use 'Family', an online learning journal system.  We are also able to share messages and documents.

We also have a Facebook page and Instagram feed where we can share what we are getting up to each day, as well as passing on general information.  We have a website which we hope to include a weekly blog.

We are a committee run Pre-School, all our committee members are local to the village and care about our community and the children within it.

Our Staff

Manager:  Emma has her relevant Level 3 in both Early Years and Management and Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood and Education .

She is a mother of two and has worked with children in different settings since leaving college.  

Emma recently completed her BA Honours Degree in Early Childhood and Education

Deputy Manager:  Lorraine was previously a committee member before becoming a member of staff.

She previously worked in a local Secondary School as a Special Educational Needs teaching assistant.

Lorraine has completed her Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification and is currently completing her NASEN SENDCO L3 training.

She has two daughters who also attended the setting before going to school.  

Bank Staff:  Davina lives in the village. She has three children. Her daughter attended this setting before going to school and now her son is attending our pre-school.

Davina has completed her Level 2 and is enjoying developing her skills working in the Early Years

Bank Staff:   Michelle is Level 3 qualified and has experience at another local pre-school.

She has four children and one of her grandchildren attends this setting

Bank Staff:   Rebecca is Level 3 qualified sine 2008 and has had experience in a number of nurseries.

She has two children and her youngest child attends this setting.

Admin Assistant/Bank Staff:  Jessica is Level 3 qualified.  She has experience of working at our local school and with  community groups, such as Girl Guiding.

She lives in the village and has two grown up children.

Apprentice:  Kerry has started her Level 2 apprenticeship. 

Her daughter attended this setting before going to school. 

Apprentice:    Keeleigh is gaining experience in the setting whilst waiting to start her Level 3 apprenticeship in September.  

She has three children and her youngest attends the setting.