We are a member of the Early Years Alliance (EYA, previously the Pre-school Learning Alliance) and are governed by the Pre-school Learning Alliance Model Pre-School Constitution 2011 that we adopted in 2013.

We operate in line with the EYFS statutory framework, which defines the standards of learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 that we must meet.

Our Manager and Deputy Manager are our designated Safeguarding leads, whilst all staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in the setting at all times.

As EYA members, our Safeguarding policy is aligned to the EYFS.

We have one set of operational policies and procedures which are consistent across our childcare provision and in line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

When you join us, all personal information you share will be used and stored safely in line with GDPR.

We are currently rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
(December 2019).

All children are allocated a key worker when they join us.

Whilst all staff will work with all children across the day, each child will be allocated a key worker when they join us.. This person will help your child settle in, be their ‘go to’ and be responsible for recording their development against the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

As your dedicated point of contact, they’ll also share observations with you via Tapestry, an online resource that you’ll be given access to.

Christie is our Early Years Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO), and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in the setting.

For children not entitled to funding, we charge on a sessional basis, morning and afternoon. Our current fees are £18 for a morning or afternoon and £36 for the day.

Once your child is three, we can apply to our local authority for their universal 15 hours entitlement for all 3 and 4-year-olds, plus the additional 15 hours entitlement for eligible working parents.

You may be eligible for government support towards the cost of childcare through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. We are registered an as approved childcare provider.

Other entitlements can be discussed on an individual basis.

As pre-school operates under a charity status, the Friends & Parents of Aldwincle Pre-School (previously known as the Pre-School committee) collectively oversee the running, recruitment and financial position of the charity. All committee members are trustees and the Pre-School Manager reports to the Committee.