Swallowfield Pre-School

Located at Swallowfield Parish Hall, Swallowfield Pre-school has been established for almost 50 years, and has seen generations of families from local villages benefit from the teaching, social and community aspects of the Group.

The Pre-School has a number of aims including the provision of an open, friendly, safe and positive environment in which local children and families can come to play, learn, prepare for school and make friends. The Pre-School is run by a committee of elected parents, with a dedicated staff of qualified childcare and teaching professionals, and promotes a policy of equal opportunity for both children and staff and welcomes special needs individuals.

We welcome children from ages 2 3/4 to rising 5 and take them on a journey of discovery through to their transition to primary school.

From September 2023 the Pre-School operates 08h45-15h15 (Monday to Friday). We offer a wide variety of learning through play experiences including freely selective play and adult led activities, providing outdoor and indoor play in all sessions.

Children are offered a healthy snack and parents are asked to provide a packed lunch. We are a community focused charity and rely on parents to get involved with and support our fund raising activities, the proceeds of which enhance the learning experiences of the children in our care.

The Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum which contains the following Areas of Learning and Development, in preparing children for school:

Communication & Language
Literacy
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Mathematics
Understanding of the World
Physical Development
Expressive Art & Design

Within the Pre-School, all children are supported in developing their potential at their own pace. They are encouraged to make choices and decisions about what they want to do, thus increasing their self-esteem and developing self-confidence.

Vacancy information

Contact information

Website: Swallowfield Pre-School
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Contact Name: Frances Fudge
Contact Position: Manager
Telephone: 07771 184982 07771 184982
E-mail: swfpreschool@gmail.com
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Location

Name: Swallowfield Parish Hall
Address: Swallowfield Street
Swallowfield
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode: RG7 1QX; View RG7 1QX on a map

When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information

Monday to Friday 8.45am - 15.15pm

Each session includes free play, child initiated and adult-led activities, inside and outside play and learning experiences, arts & crafts, role play, reading and writing opportunities, maths and STEM exposure, social and emotional development support, fully inclusive, support in preparation for transition to primary school.

Availability

Full Time
Lunch Club
Morning Sessions
Term Time

Costs and Fee Information

Cost details: Please contact the Pre-School for details of fees; Accepts childcare vouchers; Contact provider for costs
Registered to offer: 3 & 4 year old funding, 2 year old funding; Intending to provide 30 hours; Registered to provide 30 hours; Help with funding is available
Funding Notes: Please contact the Pre-School to discuss funding and fees, or look at our website.
How is the service funded: Voluntary/Charitable

Facilities and Accessibility

Facilities: Wheelchair access
Premises on a bus route
Outdoor Play Area
Toilets
Car Parking
Easy Access for Prams and Buggies
Accessible toilet
Free Parking

Complaints Procedure

Contact Name: Frances Fudge
Position: Manager
Complaints procedure notes: Please contact the Pre-School Manager in the first instance.

Accessing this service

Age Ranges: 2 years 6 months - 5 years
Booking and Registration Notes: Please email swfpreschool@gmail.com for full details
Waiting List: Please email us to register for a place on the waiting list

Provision For

Supporting people with: Children with Additional Needs
Behavioural
Learning and Communication
English as an additional language
Autism Spectrum Conditions
Religious and cultural needs
Social Needs
Dietary needs
Emotional Needs

Quality Assurance

Registered Charity No.: 1025250

Provision For (Childcare Specific)

Wheelchair Access

Has wheelchair access

Special Diet

Has provision for special diet

Has provision for special needs

Ofsted

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
17/01/2007	Integrated	Good
04/03/2010	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
08/06/2015	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Requires Improvement
09/05/2016	Re-inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
17/05/2019	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Ofsted URN

148684

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 observe each individual child and assess what stage of development he/she is at then plan activities around this. We take advice from professionals, provide Early Years Intervention Plans (EYIPs) for the individual child's needs and use the available appropriate resources to encourage their development. We treat each child as an individual, find out their interests and provide appropriate support from trained staff. We work with parents in support of each child. We use the Graduated Approach to SEND as promoted by WBC.
Contact Name: Frances Fudge
Contact Telephone: 07771184982
Contact Email: swfpreschool@gmail.com

Local Offer Description

Local Offer last reviewed 09/10/2020

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

Admission Forms
Home Visit/ Pre visits
Keyworker relationships
On going observations to track children's progress
2 year old progress checks
Language Tracker
Early Years Outcomes

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

Discussions with Key Person/ Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) on a regular basis both formally and informally
Developmental records/ Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Home/ Schoolbooks

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

We observe each individual child and assess what stage of development he/she is at then plan activities around this. We take advice from professionals, provide Early Years Intervention Plans (EYIPs) for the individual child's needs and use the available appropriate resources to encourage their development. We treat each child as an individual, find out their interests and provide appropriate support from trained staff. We use the Graduated Approach to SEND as promoted by WBC.

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

We use the following teaching strategies:

One to one support
Visual Timetable
Small group sessions
Speech & Language Sessions in conjunction with Specialist Advice
Provide appropriate supporting equipment when possible
Adult modelling of behaviour and language
Match +1
Graduated Approach

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

One to one support
Good adult/child ratios
Liaison with other professionals and/or other settings in consultation with parents
Access to Local Authority advice/support

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

The setting monitors each child's progress by using observations recorded in a learning journey which is shared with parents/carers
Early Learning Goals set in conjunction with parents/carers
Early Years Intervention Plans (EYIPs)
Written and verbal input from home
Regular discussions with Key Person and/or SENCO and any other professionals involved with each child
Developmental records (EY Development Journals EYDJs), progress checks and trackers
Speech & Language tracker
Continual two way interaction with parents/carers

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

We:

Prepare the child for change
Risk assess the activity
Ensure an inclusive environment
Involve parents
Adapt activities
Facilitate peer support
Provide additional adult support

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

The Pre-School environment is suitable for wheelchair users. There is disabled parking close to the entrance, ramps provided, wide doors, disabled toilet and the hall has a large inside space which is wheelchair accessible.

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

Transition meetings
Photo transition books
Accompanied visits to the next setting
Invitations to teachers from alternative setting to visit
Introduction and discussion of new setting with child
Create an environment which prepares the child for the new setting e.g by using role play with uniforms and PE-kit

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