LEARN
& PLAY
Working to build the
foundations for amazing
futures for little ones.
CURRICULUM STATEMENT
At Ditton Church Pre School we follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum. Children learn through play and we are guided by their current interests to inform our planning. After their initial starting points/age 2 check, we assess children's progress three times a year using the non statutory guidance 'Birth to Five Matters'
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Our experienced staff team plan fun activities which encourage children to widen their knowledge in all areas of learning in a way that suits their individual stage of development and interests.
Throughout the year we incorporate a range of activities which teach the children how tio keep themselves safe: All About Me/body awareness, Road Safety and Stranger Danger and online safety. These are taught in an age appropriate way using songs, stories and discussion and by inviting members of the wider community such as our local lollipop lady and the Community Warden.
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The links below show some ‘learning pyramids’ we have put together to demonstrate some examples of how children develop skills over their time with us and how we plan activities to support this.
WAITING LIST
We are full for the current academic year but have a waiting list should a space become available. We also keep waiting lists for the following two years.. Please email a completed Registration form or phone 07845921621
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REGISTRATION FORM
FOR PRE SCHOOL
If you would like to Register your Child at our Pre School please download and complete a registration form and email it to info@dittonchurchpreschool.org
PLEASE NOTE- The admissions team meet in January to look at offering spaces for the following academic year, so please aim to apply by 31st December 2023 if your child is due to start in 2024/25
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SNACKS
Each week we offer a healthy snack to all the children who attend in the morning sessions. Water is available throughout all sessions for the children to help themselves. Snacks include bread and butter, crackers, wraps,ham, cheese, fruit, cucumber and milk or water.
THIS TERM'S TOPIC
Nursery Rhymes
and Rhyming words
TERM DATES 2023-2024
TERM 1
Monday 4th September - Thursday 19th October
TERM 2
Monday 30th October - Thursday 14th December
TERM 3
Monday 8th January - Thursday 8th February
TERM 4
Monday 19th February - Thursday 28th March
TERM 5
Monday 15th April - Thursday 23rd May
TERM 6
Monday 3rd June - Monday 22nd July
Notes
6th May 2024 Bank Holiday
BLOG
To promote learning opportunities between home and Preschool we offer a termly home/school learning challenge and would love for parents to encourage your children to take part. Please note, these will be fun activities, so should not be seen as 'home work'.
