Poperinghe Pre-School

Poperinghe is a Committee run pre-school situated within the Arborfield Garisson Community Complex. The Pre-School has sole use of its portion of the building which comprises of four classrooms and four outside areas. Poperinghe is a 120 place setting for children aged between 2 and 5. There is a strong emphasis on experiential learning which takes place equally (as far as possible) between outside and within the classroom. There is a dedicated forest garden where children learn using natural resources during our forest fun sessions. Each class has a dedicated morning for this time. We support every child's individual needs and next steps and are fully inclusive, meaning that every child in our care is treated equally and has their needs met on an individual basis through a key person scheme.

Contact information

Website
Poperinghe Pre-School
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Contact Name
Poperinghe Pre-School
Telephone
0118 976 2427 0118 976 2427
E-mail
poperinghe@weycp.org.uk
Social Media

Location

Name
AWS Community Complex
Address
Princess Marina Drive
Arborfield
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode
RG2 9NN
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When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

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Availability
Part Time
Lunch Club
Morning Sessions
Term Time
Afternoon Sessions

Costs and Fee Information

Cost(s)
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£6.50 8am - 9am Breakfast Club
£19.50 9am - 12pm Morning session
£19.50 12pm - 3pm Afternoon session
£39.00 9am - 3pm Per Day
£6.50 3pm - 4pm After School Club
Cost details

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Accepts childcare vouchers
Registered to offer
3 & 4 year old funding, 30 Hours, 2 year old funding
Intending to provide 30 hours
Registered to provide 30 hours
Funding Notes

From the term after a child's third birthday, children are entitled to Pre-School education funding. We provide a 15 hours of free care and early learning.

This can be taken flexibly in the following ways:

  • Morning 9am - 12pm Monday to Friday = 15 hours
  • Afternoon 12pm - 3pm Monday to Friday = 15 hours
  • 9am - 3pm 2 days + 1 morning or 1 afternoon = 15 hours
  • 9am - 3pm 1 day + 3 mornings or 3 afternoons = 15 hours
  • 8am - 12pm 3 days + 1 morning or 1 afternoon = 15 hours

From September 2017 will be able to offer 30 hours 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday.

How is the service funded
Voluntary/Charitable

Complaints Procedure

Contact Name
Gail Prewett

Accessing this service

Age Ranges
2 - 5 years
Booking and Registration Notes

We charge a £25 administration fee if your child starts prior to their government funding.

Referral

Referral not required

Provision For

Supporting people with
Children with Additional Needs
Wheelchair Accessible
Religious and cultural needs

Quality Assurance

Registered Charity No.
1061413

Provision For (Childcare Specific)

Special Diet

Has no provision for special diet
Has no provision for special needs

Ofsted

Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
21/03/2007IntegratedGood
08/03/2011Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
24/04/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
04/05/2017Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
09/01/2023Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
Ofsted URN
EY221396
Ofsted report
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Local Offer

Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs

Local Offer Description

Local Offer last reviewed 13/06/2019

1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND ?

Children are assigned a keyworker who is responsible for planning activities around each child's next steps, needs and interests.  When a concern is highlighted through observations of children this would be raised with parents initially.  As early identification is key the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator would become involved.  Parents and the setting may complete an Early Support Development Journal which would highlight the areas of learning which require additional support. Outside professionals may become involved when appropriate following consultation with parents  

2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported ?

A child's keyworker or the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator is available for parent/carer discussions.  After consultation with parents strategies would be put in place to support any child's additional needs.  Outside professionals may become involved where necessary (always after consultation with parents).  An Individual Learning Plan would be completed which sets out in writing the strategies being used.  This would be reviewed at regular intervals.

3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs ?

All activities in the classrooms and outside areas in the setting are planned around each child's needs, next steps and interests.

4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties ?

Different strategies are used tailored around a child's individual needs.  These will be discussed with parents and staff when writing an Individual Learning Plan or they may be recommended by outside professionals, if involved. 

These could include, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Early Years Inclusions Advisor, Educational Psychologist or Health Visitors

5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND ?

Specific resources may be purchased when necessary.  Small group activities targeting areas of need. One to one support when necessary can be provided on receipt of extra funding. When transitioning to school a transition meeting will be arranged to discuss a child's needs and arrange extra visits to the receiving school.

6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this ?

Using an Individual Education Plan there will be a discussion when this is initially written.  Regular review meetings will be held with parents for the setting to give feedback to parents on how the strategies are working or not working and at this time strategies will be reviewed.

7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips ?

Extra support will be given where necessary to include each child.  This may be one to one support from a staff member or from a parent where appropriate.

8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?

Fully.

9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school ?

The setting makes contact with the receiving school and arranges a transition meeting.  This meeting would be attended by the Special Educational Needs Co-ordindator of both the setting and the receiving school and possibly by the child's keyworker and prospective class teacher as well as the parent.  At this meeting the child's needs will be discussed including what strategies have been successfulat the setting and which strategies have not been successful.

10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation ?

An annual special educational needs audit is completed by the setting by the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator where change and educational delivery is changed or adapted where necessary.  Parents are communicated with on a regular basis and should there be additional support materials given by outside agencies (speech therapists, occupational health etc) they are incorporated within the sessions wherever possible.

11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting ?

Gail Prewett

12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints ?

We hold an opening evening twice a year when feedback forms are handed out to parents.  The setting have a complaints procedure which is laid out in the policies and procedures. We have an open door policy where parents queries and concerns can be answered and addressed in a timely manner.

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