Little Merlins 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)
We are a Charity Run pre-school and a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance. The pre-school is committee run and has a board of trustees. Little Merlins is situated with the Naval housing community but open to all members of the public.
We offer the government funding for 2,3 and 4 year old, we also have a baby room and can take from birth.
We offer flexible and affordable hours to suit your needs.
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Michelle Knowles or Laura Pierce
- Contact position
- Manager or Administrator
- Telephone
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01326 562894
01326 562894 - little.merlins@googlemail.com
Where to go
- Name
- Little Merlins Preschool
- Address
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Culdrose Community Centre
Hibernia Road
Helston
Cornwall - Postcode
- TR13 8DJ
- Notes
Bus routes
Other details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £15.00 Per 3 hour session £30.00 Per Full Day £5.00 Per Hour - Details
- Half fees for holidays with 2 weeks notice, if over 1 week and serving front line in the Services, although individual circumstances in all cases are looked at and taken into consideration.
- Do you offer a free or reduced rate to carers?
- No
Inclusion within our setting
Wheelchair access
- Has provision
- Yes
- Details
- Ramp to entrance. Low tables. Children's toilets.
Dietary needs
- Has provision
- Yes
- Experience with
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Lactose free
Egg intolerance
Dairy free - Details
- All staff have Food Hygiene certificates and Food Allergy and Intolerance Training.
Cultural provisions
- Details
- Multi-cultural needs through festivals, food and parental involvement.
- Languages spoken
English
Pet provisions
- Are there any pets at the setting?
- No
Childcare information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Yes
- Details
- Please contact Michelle or Laura for further info
- Vacancy range(s)
- From 0 years to 5 years (spaces available: )
- Date updated
- 04/10/2021
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 09.00 15.00 Tuesday 09.00 15.00 Wednesday 09.00 15.00 Thursday 09.00 15.00 Friday 09.00 15.00
School pickups
- Offers pickups
- No
- Details
- None
Ofsted information
- Ofsted URN
- 102854
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 17/10/2006 Integrated Good 24/11/2009 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 22/09/2014 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 16/10/2019 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Inclusion details
- SENCo name
- Sophie Tucker
Early Years Local Offer response
- Systems and strategies we have in place to identify children that may require additional support
We have fully qualified trained staff, a SENCo in the setting working closely with outside agencies.
- How we identify and support children's learning and development needs
Summative and Formative assessments are carried out during the child's time in the setting.
- Links we have to other agencies
We work alongside other agencies when necessary.
- How we support children transferring to school
This is supported through a transition period where children attend stay and play sessions, teachers attend the setting to visit the children in familiar surroundings, giving an opportunity for them to look through and discuss learning journeys and assessments.
Learning and development
- Specialist skills or training our staff have
All staff hold a Level 3 qualification, with 2 staff members having a Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning and 1 staff member having Qualified Teacher Status.
- Support we offer regarding children's health and well-being
We promote healthy snacks and active play. We are in the process of developing our outdoor/sensory area in order to promote outdoor learning/play and encourage healthy exercise and mindfulness as part of our everyday activities. We work within the guidelines of the EYFS
- Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported
We have regular parent meetings, however we do have an open door policy where parents can chat to staff regarding their children at any time. Each child is given a Key Person and parents are informed who this member of staff is. We provide regular newsletters to keep parents/carers informed of developments/plans in the nursery and we use the Tapestry system and issue 'Memos' on Tapestry.
- Our complaints policy
We have a complaints policy and procedure in place and this is displayed on the parent/carer noticeboard at the setting.
Welfare
- Alterations we have made to make our building accessible
We have wide double entrances, a large wheel chair friendly toilet cubicle and a ramp leading to outdoor area which is suitable for all. We have an access plan in place which is regularly updated.
- Facilities we have for personal care
Toileting, handwashing and nappy changing.
- Specialist resources we have
We can work closely with SENCo's and Occupational Therapists who can provide us with specialist equipment required.
- How we include all children in activities, such as trips
We do annual trip outings including all age ranges and we like to explore the local environment in age appropriate groups.
Access
Last updated: 16/01/2024