Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

St Thomas Peter Pan Pre-School

We provide a warm and friendly preschool environment, where children from all backgrounds feel happy and secure to socialise, learn and play.
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Venue/Contact Details
Address
St Thomas's Church
St Thomas's Church
Western Avenue
Bournemouth
Postcode
BH10 5BN
Directions
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Details
Childcare type
Pre-School Playgroup
Provision type
  • Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Overall limit on childcare numbers
26
Eligible to take 2, 3 & 4 year old entitlement
Yes
Facilities
  • Refreshments / Snacks
  • Outdoor Play Area / Garden
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Monday 09:00-14:30, Wednesday 09:00-14:30, Thursday 09:00-14:30, Friday 09:00-14:30
Availability
  • School Term Time Only
  • All Year Round
Costs:
Cost per hour: £6.00
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 2 years to 4 years
Vacancies and School Pick Ups / Drop Offs
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Vacancy information
Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays available from September 23 term time only 9-12.30 (option to stay for lunch once they are settled staying until 2.30 bringing own lunch)
Number of vacancies
6
School pick ups / drop offs
  • Hill View Primary Academy
Quality
Ofsted URN
Last Inspection Judgement
Good
Last Inspection Date
18/04/2018
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Eating Or Drinking
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Medical Condition, including Allergies
  • Physical Disability
  • Social Communication Difficulty
  • Speech, Language & Communication Needs
  • Toileting & Hygiene
Languages spoken
  • English
Religious / cultural provision:
We are linked with a Christian Church but welcome all faiths
Special dietary provision
We will cater for all dietry needs, we are a nut free setting.
SEND Local Offer SEND
Description:

How do you communicate with the parent / carer whose child has SEND?

We would invite parents in to view the setting whilst a session is in progress so they can see if they feel we are right for their child. If they decide to go ahead we ask them to fill in aal relevant paperwork and ask for copies of letters from any professionals involved with the child or family. We would then do a minimum of 1 home visit and provide the parents with a social story of the setting prior to starting so they can share it regularly with their child. We use Tapestry to share observations and photos in setting as well as encouraging parents to add their own, we share IEP’s, talk before and after session to feedback to discuss any problems such as sleep, toilet, food issues etc.

How do you help children settle into your setting?

The key worker is usually the SENco so we will inform parents of this at induction stage. We will all do a home visit, leave a social story, staggered or delayed start if required.

The current SENco is Dana Hayes and can be contacted on 07876 045521.

What help and support does your setting offer to children with SEND as they move rooms or move on to school?

Ensure relevant paperwork filled out prior to transition (either EHCP or school transfer forms. We would invite the new school SENco to attend our setting and do their own observations on the child and have face to face discussions of requirements.

How do you find out how each child likes to learn?

Observations, feedback from parents and other carers. We also use Wellcomm if appropriate to help us gauge the childs understanding and communication. We use the outcome of this to plan activities. In some cases where a more in depth assessment is needed we gain parents consent for us to involve the area SEN development officer who will make their own observations, assessments and give us guidance on how we can assist the childs development further.

Inclusive practice / SEND training and expertise within this organisation

Current SENco has completed training in PEIC-D, portage, Sign along, has worked with ASD and hearing-impaired children.

Policies
Are your staff DBS Approved?
Yes
Do you have a First Aid Policy?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes
Recognised as:
  • 2 Year Old Early Education Provider
  • 3 and 4 Year Old Early Education Provider
  • Tax Free Childcare Provider