Parent Information
Please find below all of the information that we think that you need to help you when your child starts at the Preschool and throughout their time with us. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team.
TERM DATES
WHAT TO BRING
Lunch Times: If your child is joining us for lunch please pack them a healthy lunch and drink. We will provide a snack, usually fruit and milk for mid morning and mid afternoon.
Clothing: We do lots of crafts, painting, wet play and muddy play and whilst we will always try and keep them clean and dry we would recommend dressing them in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and always ensure that they have a full change of clothes in their bag.
Tuesday and Friday: We run our sessions inside and outside so please ensure that you child has a coat and in the summer they will need a sunhat and sun cream.
Wednesday: When we are attending the outdoor classroom, your child will need a waterproof coat, waterproof trousers and wellington boots.
Nappies: If your child is not toilet trained then please ensure that you pack enough nappies and wet wipes for each session.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS UNWELL
If your child is unwell on a Pre-School day, please contact us on Tapestry. If you are unable to do this then call or email to let us know that they will not be attending and the reason for not attending.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
SESSION TIMES
Tuesday - 9.15am - 3pm
Wednesday - 9.15am - 12.45pm
Friday - 9.15am - 3pm
We offer the option to finish a setting at 11:45am, 12:45pm or 3pm.
Attendance should be booked the half term in advance of any changes.
PRESCHOOL POLICIES
SAFEGUARDING
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Our designated safeguarding officer is our Manager, Penny Cartwright.
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Our Committee designated officers are Judy Southcombe and Rose Underhill.
The committee and staff of Widecombe Pre-School take the safeguarding and welfare of all children attending the Pre-School extremely seriously and our policies and training reflect this. If you have any concerns or questions please refer to our display in Church House and the policies section of the website.
COMMUNICATION
We use Tapestry, which is an OFSTED approved form of encrypted communication.
Tapestry is an easy to use online journal. Accessible via an App on your smart phone or through your email.
FEES & FUNDING
We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible and offer extremely competitive rates.
Non-funded children are charged at £6 per hour, which includes snack and access to our extra activities.
For more information about Fees or Funding, please CLICK HERE for more information.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
Our aims are:-
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To foster holistic early development and school readiness through safe play-based learning environments.
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To provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
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To ensure equality of opportunity for all children and families.
In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we offer:-
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A specially tailored curriculum leading to early learning goals.
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Individual care and attention made possible through the appropriate ratio of adults to children.
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Opportunities for you and your family to be directly involved when you are invited into the setting to take part in events and activities.
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We have an open-door policy, and our Manager is always willing to discuss any matters arising.
OFSTED
We were rated 'Good' in all areas in our last Ofsted inspection in 2025. To read all of the wonderful feedback that we received please see the full report.
The full report is available here to view: Ofsted Report
FEEDBACK
We love to receive feedback from our families to let us know what we are getting right and if there are any improvements they have in mind. You can send feedback direct to info@widecombepreschool.org.uk with he subject 'Feedback',