Little Badgers Pre-School
Little Badgers Pre-School is an OFSTED registered setting situated in Tilehurst, caring for up to 30 children at any one time. We operate within a spacious building, set in extensive grounds and uphold our ethos of 'Learning together as individuals' with a well established theme of outdoor learning. As a setting we are currently working towards becoming a Eco School and gaining our Eco school green flag award.
Our team of highly qualified childcare practitioners are dedicated to the education, care and well-being of your child. They work to meet the individual needs of the children in our care, within a welcoming and homely environment.
5* Food safety rating
All staff hold a full paediactric first aid qulaification
This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Rachel Evans/Nicola Gearing
- Contact Position
- Managers
- Telephone
- 07500 807870 07500 807870
- littlebadgerspreschool@outlook.com
- Website
- www.little-badgers-preschool.co.uk
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Address
-
79th Reading Scout Association,
Armour Hill
Tilehurst
Reading
- Postcode
- RG31 6JH
Directions to RG31 6JH
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Friday 09:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 16:00
Costs
- Costs
- £20.00 (3-4 year olds) Per Session
- Costs
- £28.20 (2 year olds) Per Session
- Costs
- £6.50 (lunch club) Per Session
- Details
- £6.50 Lunch club available when added on to one of our sessions.
Inclusion Information
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Details
- Ramp access
- Special Needs provision
- Yes
- Special Needs Experience
-
Speech & Language difficulties
Challenging Behaviour
Dietary needs
Social & Emotional needs
Partially sighted
Delayed speech
Autism
Autistic spectrum
Developmental delay
behavioural problems
Diabetes
Aspergers Syndrome
Serious allergy - Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Details
- Fresh fruit snack supplied
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Details
- Limited Availability in September 2024
- Updated
- 29/02/2024
Funded Places
- Has 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- Has 2 year old funding
- Yes
30 Hours Extended Entitlements
- Additional 15 hours of *Free* childcare offered
- Yes
- When are the additional 15 hours available? (e.g. Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm)
- Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm can be used in a number of ways
- How many places are available for the additional 15 hours to meet the 30 hours childcare
- 0
- Intending to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
- Registered to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
-
Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 9am 12pm Monday 12pm 1pm Monday 1pm 4pm Tuesday 9am 12pm Tuesday 12pm 1pm Tuesday 1pm 4pm Wednesday 9am 12pm Wednesday 12pm 1pm Wednesday 1pm 4pm Thursday 9am 12pm Thursday 12pm 1pm Thursday 1pm 4pm Friday 9am 12pm Friday 12pm 1pm Friday 1pm 4pm
School Pickups
- Offers school pickups
- No
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY487802Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 11/09/2017 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 24/04/2023 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Contact Name
- Rachel Evans/Nicola Gearing
- Contact Telephone
- 07500807870
- Contact Email
- littlebadgerspreschool@outlook.com
- Local Offer Age Bands
- Early Years (0-4 years)
- SEN Provision Type
- Universal
- Local Offer Updated
- 17/04/2023
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
Little Badgers Pre-School is based in the spacious 79th Reading Scout HQ in Tilehurst with access to an extensive outdoor area offering Early Years Education to children from age two.
SPACES AVAILABLE Autumn Term 2023 - 15 hour and 30 hour funding accepted
Updated April 2023
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
If a parent would like their child to start at the setting, we ask them to fill out a showaround form with all the child's information. We will then organise pre-visits for the child which consists of a shortened session with out parents. Staff will ring parents and discuss information all about the child and gain an insight into their life and experiences.
At the setting, each keyperson and other practitioners monitor the individual development of each child daily. This is achieved through regular observations and assessment against the 7 Areas of Learning as set out in Development Matters.
These observations are recorded in the child’s learning story via Tapestry, which parents are then asked to read and contribute to.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Each child is allocated a key person who will monitor you child’s development and be a communication link between yourselves and the setting.
At the setting we have parents meetings at the end of each term to discuss your child’s development and next steps.
We also speak to parents on a daily basis about what their child has achieved and the next steps we are working on.
If the child is working with other professionals we will have regular meetings and set targets for the child.
We use Tapestry for our learning journals, enabling parents to look at their child's development daily.
Ways we communicate with parents;
- Newsletter
- Parents evenings
- One to one daily conversations
- Parents activity days
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Each child’s individual needs and development are planned for by their parent and key person. This ensures that every child is included and that they all learn at their own pace.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
- Visual timetables
• Picture exchange cards
• Makaton signs
• One to one support
• Speech and language support groups
• Individual play plans
• Behaviour plans
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
At the setting we have two SENCo who monitors the children's learning and targets, to ensure that the children are progressing. We also regularly meet with outside agencies working with the child, to support a child centred approach.
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
We monitor children through regular observations and assessment against the 7 Areas of Learning as set out in Development Matters.
Each child has their own learning journal on Tapestry with evidence of there progress since starting at the setting. This can be securely accessed by parents who are also able to contribute observations from the child's home life supporting our child centred approach.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
Each child is planned for individually to meet their needs and stage of development. Skilled practitioners who have knowledge of the child's interest and ability are able to differentiate activities so all can be involved. We will ensure that we have planned and involved parents in any outings that the child may go on to make it as smooth and enjoyable for them.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Our building has ramp and wide double doors for access. Inside the pre-school is based on one level and we also have a large disabled toilet.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
- We will meet with parents before their child starts to discuss the transition and how we can settle the child into the setting.
- Transition books
- Transition bears
- Previsits – information about the child, stay and play, key person time
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
We track each individual child to monitor progress, we also regularly audit the setting to ensure that resources and training are upto date. At our termly meetings with parents we ask them to evaluate how they feel their child is developing and what they feel their next steps should be.
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Rachel - Owner/Manager
Nicola - Manager
Phone: 07500807870
littlebadgerspreschool@outlook.com
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
Regular questionnaires are sent out to parents to get their feedback on the setting.
We also have a complaints log in the setting.
Description
Little Badgers Pre-School is based in the spacious 79th Reading Scout HQ in Tilehurst with access to an extensive outdoor area offering Early Years Education to children from age two.
SPACES AVAILABLE Autumn Term 2023 - 15 hour and 30 hour funding accepted
Updated April 2023
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
If a parent would like their child to start at the setting, we ask them to fill out a showaround form with all the child's information. We will then organise pre-visits for the child which consists of a shortened session with out parents. Staff will ring parents and discuss information all about the child and gain an insight into their life and experiences.
At the setting, each keyperson and other practitioners monitor the individual development of each child daily. This is achieved through regular observations and assessment against the 7 Areas of Learning as set out in Development Matters.
These observations are recorded in the child’s learning story via Tapestry, which parents are then asked to read and contribute to.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Each child is allocated a key person who will monitor you child’s development and be a communication link between yourselves and the setting.
At the setting we have parents meetings at the end of each term to discuss your child’s development and next steps.
We also speak to parents on a daily basis about what their child has achieved and the next steps we are working on.
If the child is working with other professionals we will have regular meetings and set targets for the child.
We use Tapestry for our learning journals, enabling parents to look at their child's development daily.
Ways we communicate with parents;
- Newsletter
- Parents evenings
- One to one daily conversations
- Parents activity days
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Each child’s individual needs and development are planned for by their parent and key person. This ensures that every child is included and that they all learn at their own pace.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
- Visual timetables
• Picture exchange cards
• Makaton signs
• One to one support
• Speech and language support groups
• Individual play plans
• Behaviour plans
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
At the setting we have two SENCo who monitors the children's learning and targets, to ensure that the children are progressing. We also regularly meet with outside agencies working with the child, to support a child centred approach.
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
We monitor children through regular observations and assessment against the 7 Areas of Learning as set out in Development Matters.
Each child has their own learning journal on Tapestry with evidence of there progress since starting at the setting. This can be securely accessed by parents who are also able to contribute observations from the child's home life supporting our child centred approach.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
Each child is planned for individually to meet their needs and stage of development. Skilled practitioners who have knowledge of the child's interest and ability are able to differentiate activities so all can be involved. We will ensure that we have planned and involved parents in any outings that the child may go on to make it as smooth and enjoyable for them.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Our building has ramp and wide double doors for access. Inside the pre-school is based on one level and we also have a large disabled toilet.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
- We will meet with parents before their child starts to discuss the transition and how we can settle the child into the setting.
- Transition books
- Transition bears
- Previsits – information about the child, stay and play, key person time
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
We track each individual child to monitor progress, we also regularly audit the setting to ensure that resources and training are upto date. At our termly meetings with parents we ask them to evaluate how they feel their child is developing and what they feel their next steps should be.
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Rachel - Owner/Manager
Nicola - Manager
Phone: 07500807870
littlebadgerspreschool@outlook.com
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
Regular questionnaires are sent out to parents to get their feedback on the setting.
We also have a complaints log in the setting.
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