Early Learning Options

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Woodlands Day Nursery

AS an independent day nursery, Woodlands has the flexibility to treat every child as an individual, giving each the opportunity to develop to their full potential at their own pace. Their highly-experienced, long-serving team of professionals create a warm, happy atmosphere where little ones thrive and grow in confidence, learning new skills and gaining knowledge through stimulating activities and play. The nursery is located in a quiet, leafy corner of Greenham Business Park, off the A339 between Newbury and Kingsclere, with plenty of parking and an extensive outdoor space, secured with a biometric entry system. The nursery cares for children from three months to five years. Woodlands is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, giving their children continuity and their parents peace of mind. Drop off and pick up times are flexible. The team at Woodlands believe in working in partnership with parents, discussing their child’s experiences and achievements each day and sharing photos on their secure online Parents’ Zone portal. They operate an open-door policy, welcoming parents for a chat with the management team anytime. Children benefit from plenty of time out in the fresh air, enjoying active play with friends, learning about and caring for nature in the wildlife garden and

Chieveley Pre-School

“exceptionally well established and highly effective”. Chieveley Pre-School is a charity and relies on the support of parents, extended family members and the local community to help with fundraising. These are always fun events, such as online auctions, pub quizzes, children’s sponsored bounce and many others. Through fundraising they are able to buy new resources for the children to continue learning through play and maintain the high standards that have been set. If all of this sounds like the setting your child would thrive in please do get in touch and visit the beautiful setting to see for yourself. www.chieveleypreschool.co.uk email-chieveleypreschool@ gmail.com Facebook – Chieveley Pre-School

outdoor learning programme. They are fortunate to have a small woodland area just a short two- minute walk from the pre-school. This is fantastic for putting on ‘nature detective’ hats and enjoying foraging for sticks, hunting for bugs and generally exploring the great outdoors. As a pre-school they continue to promote strong partnerships with parents and their good links with the local primary schools. Parents are encouraged to get involved, from helping at fundrais- ing events to joining in breakfast mornings every once in a while. The school-readiness programme helps to promote independence and ensures a smooth transition for school leavers. The team are particularly proud of the outstanding features identified by the Ofsted inspector, who found the key person system to be

ARE you looking for a pre-school where children are safe, confident and independent, have a large inside and outside area and where staff act as superb role models and play alongside children as they teach them to share, take turns and respect differences? If so, you need look no further than Chieveley Pre-School, a fantastic place for children to develop and grow. At Chieveley Pre-School they follow the children’s ideas and interests as much as possible. They are constantly being led by them, believing children learn better doing the things they want to do. Their ‘learning through play’ ethos continues to be crucial both inside and outside of the classroom. They pride themselves on their

They offer Spanish and yoga and arrange talks, visits and sponsored events in which the children can participate. While the focus is on fun, the staff closely monitor each child’s development and help them develop the skills and independence they need for school. If you would like to know more, please visit www.woodlandschild- care.co.uk, call (01635) 33626 or email enquiries@ woodlandschildcare.co.uk to discuss your needs and arrange a visit.

growing vegetables, which then form part of the nutritious, freshly-cooked meals that are served each day. There is the space for each age group to have its own play area with toys and equipment to suit their stage of development. Indoors, the purpose-built nursery is all at ground level with spacious rooms and excellent facilities. The children’s days are varied and stimulating, filled with opportuni- ties to explore and experiment.