Early Learning Options

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

St John’s Pre-School Harnessing your child ’s natural curiosity and building confidence

their children. In addition, they utilise the Tapestry online learning journal system to enable families to share in their child’s learning and progress. They promote healthy eating and provide healthy choices for children at snack time as well as having a daily fruit café. The child-led approach and ethos results in children being able to follow their interests and explore the world around them. The setting enables free-flow from the inside space to the dedicated outside space to encourage independence and interaction. The pre-school has recently transformed the garden to further extend the array of experiences available to their children. They have also redecorated the hall and renovated the toilets and changing facilities, which has helped to transform their surroundings for their registrations for this academic year and next, but only have a few spaces remaining for 2019/2020, so please contact the Pre-School manager Marlis on (01635) 46467 or 07814 155110 to arrange a visit, find out more and come and experience the fantastic setting for yourself. www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk wonderful children. They are accepting

BASED at St John’s Church in central Newbury, St John’s Pre-School follows the Curiosity Approach philosophy, meaning they surround their children with resources that inspire curiosity, awe and wonder. They run a forward-thinking setting with a dedicated, graduate-led team who create beautiful environments for their incredible children. They inspire the children to be inquisitive and curious, creating the “thinkers and doers” of the future. Children are supported to be ‘school ready’ when they leave, gaining independence, confidence, developing a ‘can do’ attitude and recognising what they are ‘expert’ at. Children also develop the ability to enjoy their peers’ interests and capabilities. St John’s Pre-School are proud to have achieved another ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in their most recent inspection, with ‘Outstanding’ for personal development, behaviour and welfare. They provide funded (subject to funding criteria) and paid-for childcare from 15-30 hours per week for two-, three-, four- and five-year-olds during school term-time. They pride themselves on the wide range of experiences they give children in their care, from weekly accredited Woodland School sessions for all children from their third

St Joseph’ s Catholic Primary School

26 full-time places or part-time equivalent. They can offer both 30-hour and 15-hour places and children can join from the term after their third birthday. They also offer breakfast and after school club facilities, which enables parents to have access to wraparound care. The new nursery classroom has been completely refurbished both inside and out. The school is fortunate to have a large, stimulating outside area for the children to play and explore, including a sensory area, music area and a garden. The indoor environment is made up of two large classroom areas, with new furniture and

resources to enhance and support the children’s learning and development, reflecting all areas of the Early Years Curriculum. Staff work closely with parents to ensure each child’s individual strengths are nurtured and they are in constant communication with them to support their learning journey. The nursery class is a fantastic addition to the school. The experienced and passionate nursery staff are looking forward to welcoming new children and their families to the St Joseph’s school community. For more information please look at their website or contact the school for a visit.

ST Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, a welcoming school with a family feel, are excited to have recently opened their brand new nursery class. St Joseph’s was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2018, recognising its strengths as a “happy and inclusive school”. They aim to ensure that their children not only succeed academically, but also grow spiritually and morally, developing into fully-rounded individuals. They foster strong links with their parishes of St Joseph’s and St Francis de Sales and work as a team to support their children’s journey in faith. The brand new nursery class has

birthday, to yoga sessions, Hartbeeps music and sensory classes, walks in the community and ‘Sticky Kids’ early years’ music and movement sessions. The team actively encourage parents, carers and grandparents to get involved at pre-school by joining them at Woodland School or attending one of the regular ‘Stay and Play’ sessions, which enable families to participate in activities with

S T J OSEPH ’ S C ATHOLIC P RIMARY S CHOOL

Brand New Nursery Opened September 2019 30 and 15 hour places available Nursery Open Times

Hartbeeps music sensory sessions Highly qualified graduate led practice with small group sizes Wide range of community engagement activities - with the church and local elderly care home Mud Kitchen and Weekly Walks Natural resources and real life experiences - woodwork bench, vegetable patch and herb garden Weekly Yoga sessions Accredited Woodland School provider with weekly sessions at Cheam School We provide funded (subject to funding criteria) and paid for childcare from 15-30 hours per week for 2,3,4 and 5 year olds during school term-time

Morning Sessions: 8.30 am – 11.30 am Afternoon Sessions: 12.15pm – 3.15pm All day sessions (30 hours) 8.30 am – 3.15pm The school operates a breakfast and after-school club Please contact us to either book a place, receive an application pack or book a visit to one of the Open Sessions Email: office@stjosephs.w-berks.sch.uk Tel: 01635 43455

www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk Tel: 01635 46467 or 07814 155110