Little Acorns (Colleton) Pre-School CIO
Little Acorns (Colleton) Pre-school is here, alongside their families and the community, to help young children become independent, lifelong learners who begin to build a foundation of life skills that they can take forwards to later life to enable them to be happy, confident and unique. We work together with families to help children thrive and to embrace their amazingness. We believe all children have the right to feel safe, be happy and play. This is our aim before anything else. To make the children feel safe, be happy and have the longest amount of time to play.
We want to be the best kind of pre-school – the one that gives children the best start and the greatest foundations for the rest of their life. We care about the children, their families, and each other.
We will play together. We will learn together. We will develop together.
Welcome to the Little Acorns family!
The pre-school caters to children aged from 2 to 5 years old, between the hours of 8am to 5:45pm in the ABC Building – a warm and welcoming log cabin in the Colleton School grounds.
Vacancy information
- Vacancy range(s)
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From To Places 2 5
Contact information
- Website
- Little Acorns Pre-School
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- Contact Name
- Jo Logan or Lisa Perrott
- Contact Position
- Co-Managers
- Telephone
- 0118 932 1629 0118 932 1629
- office@littleacorns-twyford.co.uk
- Social Media
Location
- Name
- ABC Building
- Address
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Colleton Primary school
Colleton Drive
Twyford
Reading
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG10 0AX
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When is it On/Open ?
- Date & Time Information
Early Drop Off Club
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 8.45am (at The Colleton School)
Morning session
Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 11.45am
Lunch club
Monday - Friday, 11.45am - 12.45pm
Afternoon session
Monday - Friday, 12.45pm - 3.15pm
After School Club
Monday - Thursday, 3.15pm - 5.45pm
We normally open for 38 weeks per year during school terms.
- Availability
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Part Time
Lunch Club
Before School
Morning Sessions
Term Time
After school
Afternoon Sessions
Costs and Fee Information
- Cost(s)
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £7.10 Per Hour £7.35 Per Hour £46.15 Per Day - Aged 3 plus £47.78 Per Day - Under 3 yrs of age £15.00 After School Club £5.00 Breakfast Club - Cost details
We currently charge £7.10 per hour for children aged 3 plus and £7.35 for under 3's. We accept children from aged 2. Children that start in the term after their third birthday can access 15 hours free education and care. We also accept children with 30 hours funding. Funding children aged 2 is available if certain eligibility criteria are met; please see Wokingham Borough Council's policy.
- Accepts childcare vouchers
- Contact provider for costs
- Registered to offer
- 3 & 4 year old funding, 30 Hours, 2 year old funding
- Intending to provide 30 hours
- Registered to provide 30 hours
- Help with funding is available
- Funding Notes
We welcome children with two year old funding and those eligible for 30 hours funding.
All children will receive 15 hours of free education in the term after their 3rd birthday until they enter primary school.
Subject to availability.
Facilities and Accessibility
- Facilities
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Premises near a train station
Sensory Room
Premises on a bus route
Outdoor Play Area
Indoor Play Area
Easy Access for Prams and Buggies
Accessible toilet
Wheelchair access
Toilets
Quiet room
Baby change facilities
Disabled-friendly
No parking facilities
Complaints Procedure
- Contact Name
- Jo Logan or Lisa Perrott
- Position
- Co-Managers
- Complaints procedure notes
Please see our policy on the website.
- Complaints link
- Making a Complaint
Accessing this service
- Age Ranges
- 2 years - 5 years
- Booking and Registration Notes
- Waiting List
- Currently booking for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic year
Provision For
- Supporting people with
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Children with Additional Needs
Behavioural
Learning and Communication
English as an additional language
Sensory Impairment
Wheelchair Accessible
Autism Spectrum Conditions
Religious and cultural needs
Social Needs
Emotional Needs
Quality Assurance
- Registered Charity No.
- 1189027
- Quality Assurance
- Accreditation
Staff regularly update their qualifications.
- Two staff with Qualified Teacher Status
- Eleven staff with level 3
Provision For (Childcare Specific)
Wheelchair Access
- Has wheelchair access
Special Diet
- Has provision for special diet
- Notes
- We are a nut free setting. Children with allergies are identified and ensure the correct dietary needs are met.
- Has provision for special needs
- Experience with
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Asthma
Emotional needs
Autism spectrum
Speech and Language
Delayed speech
Developmental delay
Learning / Communication
Diabetes
Serious allergy
Allergies
Learning difficulties
Challenging Behaviour
Eczema
Ofsted
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 15/12/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding - Ofsted URN
- 2601997
- Ofsted report
- Click here to view the latest Ofsted Inspection Report
Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs
- Description
We work closely with children and their families to provide support for children with additional needs. We follow the Wokingham graduated approach to help identify the support required and outside agency involvement.
- Contact Name
- Jo Logan
- Contact Telephone
- 01189321629
- Contact Email
- office@littleacorns-twyford.co.uk
Local Offer last reviewed 13/10/2022
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND ?
Before your child starts at Little Acorns they are offered a settling in session to allow them to become accustomed to the setting. This is where you will meet the staff and be introduced to your child's Key Person. During this time the Key Person will sit with you and discuss your child's needs, development and any disabilities. If needed, an action plan will be put into place for when your child starts preschool. Once your child has started, their Key Person will observe them following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and produce observations, progress checks and a termly assessment. If the Key Person has any concerns regarding your child's progress they will discuss their concerns with you as soon as possible. If you are worried about your child at any time, you can discuss your concerns with their Key Person or our SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported ?
Each child has an electronic learning journey which details the child’s achievements and informs the parent of new learning. Children with additional needs will have an Early Years Intervention plan (EYIP) which details the way Little Acorns is supporting the child and where parents can add their comments. We have termly Focus Meetings and additional meetings can be arranged with the SENDCo and Key Person. Parents can have daily contact with their child's Key Person at drop off and collection times. We sometimes invite in other professionals to offer support and advice, such as an Educational Psychologist or Early Learning Advisor. Parents’ permission is always sought before we do this.3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs ?
- The Pre-school will assess developmentally where your child is and then make plans appropriate to their level of development or their needs.
- Adaptations for your child will be listed on an Early Years Intervention Plan (EYIP).
- Additional resources or equipment may be used to access our curriculum.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties ?
- Where apporpriate we can offer 1:1 support
- Experienced with basic Makaton, PECS, visual based timetables and communication folders
- All staff have been trained in conflict resolution
- Some staff have basic training in Intensive Interactions
- Teaching for all children is "In The Moment"
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND ?
- Our ratio is higher than the Welfare standards advise. This enables us to support children that need extra help.
- Additional meetings can be arranged with the Manager or SENCo to talk about how we can offer additional support and strategies that can be put in place.
- Early Years Inclusion Funding can be applied for if the setting and parent feel it would be of benefit. This subsidy is subject to Wokingham District Council approval at a termly panel meeting.
- We invite other professionals in to support the child. This may be a visitor from the deaf school, sensory team or a speech and language specialist. We also have close links with the Starlings Children Centre and regularly speak to the family workers and health visitors.
- We can advise parents on books, resources and websites that may provide/offer further support.
- We can also advise what help is available from their Local Educational Authority (LEA) or local organisations
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this ?
- We use an online learning journal to track your childs progress over their time at Little Acorns. The journal is viewable via an app that parents can download or in person at preschool on one of our tablets. Parents can add to the learning journal via the app.
- Each child has one focus week per term. After the Focus week a report is written for the parents and a Focus Meeting is held between the practitioner and the parent/s
- If your child starts with us before their third birthday we will produce a 2 year old check which we will share with the parents.
- We may set up a daily diary for two way communication.
- There may be other professionals who are involved with the child who visit the setting and parents are included in the feedback meetings.
- We may share progress with other settings that care for the child e.g a childminder or Day Nursery and welcome input from these settings.
- Parents are welcome to come in and help in the setting and they will receive ideas how to help their child.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips ?
- We have a high adult to child ratio which allows more adult support during the session
- Funding for 1:1 support will be applied for where required
- All activities and outings are assessed.
- We ask parents to join us on all offsite outings to provide for a 1:2 adult:child ratio
- If a parent was unable to attend we would endeavour to supply a member of staff so the child could attend the outing.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Our modern log cabin is all on one level accessible throughout via the main entrance.
There is a wheelchair accessible adult toilet and low level toddler toilets.
Parking is difficult near the school, however if you have a blue badge you may use the disabled car park space in the Colleton School grounds to reach the Pre-school. There is a flat footpath from the car park to the Pre-school.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school ?
- We follow the transition practice set out by Wokingham Early Years Team
- We contact the receiving Primary Schools to initiate the transition process
- We invite teachers from the receiving school in to Little Acorns for a transition meeting
- We send transition information to the receiving school in the summer term before the child starts. If parents of children defer their child's school place then a separate meeting will be arranged later in the year.
- If additional support will be needed when the child enters school, this is applied for by the Pre-school in advance and is approved if the LEA agree that the school needs additional funding.
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation ?
- Parents are asked to provide current information about the children regularly, make comments on learning journeys and add to learning journey's throughout the year.
- We have meetings with parents once a term to discuss children's progress and next opportunities and possibilities for learning.
- We have feedback from advisors and Ofsted
- We ask parents to complete an Annual survey
- We have used online tools to target parents of children with SEN with a questionnaire on our services
- Parents can join the committee and give feedback and suggest changes.
- Our children evaluate the setting by making choices in their play and suggestions for new toys
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting ?
Please contact the Manager on: office@littleacorns-twyford.co.uk
or write to Little Acorns Pre-school CIO
ABC Building
Colleton Drive
Twyford
Berks
RG10 0AX
Telephone: 0118 932 1629
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints ?
- We have a comments/ complaints box
- Annual parent's questionnaire
- An appointment with the Manager can be arranged or the Trustees of the Pre-school
- We are always available to listen to your compliments and complaints.
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