Delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through a variety of play based activities and learning experiences, Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup holds sessions from 9.15am until 3.00pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and from 9.15am until 12.15pm on Thursday and Friday. It welcomes children from 3 years old to school age and also offers limited spaces for children from the age of 2 years. All children are funded from the term after their third birthday and the pre-school is registered as a provider for 2 year old funding if applicable.
Ideally situated in the Community Centre, the pre-school use the sports hall for physical play and has an all-weather outside area with a variety of play equipment. The staff are highly experienced and qualified and a high ratio of 1:6 for 3/4 year olds enables plenty of individual time and attention. There is a ratio of 1:4 for 2 year olds.
Staff are qualified, experienced and knowledgeable about how children learn. They provide children with a good range of activities to engage and motivate them. Children are kind and caring towards one another and behave well. Staff are positive role models and this helps to create a relaxed and homely environment where children settle happily. Ofsted 2018
The playgroup operates an open door policy so please feel free to call in at any time to see us in action or contact the playgroup supervisor, Mrs Denise Tosdevine, at deniseinpreschool@hotmail.co.uk or by calling 07771 798474 out of playgroup hours.