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Chalke Valley Playschool
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Chalke Valley Playschool
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children enjoy stories being read to them and join in a familiar book.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy lots of physical activities, particularly outdoors. They dig in the sandpit, play among the trees and ride bikes or scooters.
Philosophy: Leaders have a clear vision to improve children's confidence, independence, communication and language.
Activities: Children benefit from regular conversations with staff throughout the day.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: For older children, they provide short opportunities for them to learn about letters and sounds. This gradually builds children's awareness of the sounds within words.
Communication: Staff regularly communicate children's successes and areas of development with parents at pick-up time, and through a secure online learning journal.
Community Building: Parents describe staff as 'personalising' their children's learning.
Programs and Resources: The manager works closely with parents and external agencies to quickly identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Staff Training: All staff know and care for the specific needs of all children, particularly those who are disadvantaged.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff greet children with a smile and children of all ages and abilities are delighted to attend.
Safeguarding Training: New staff are supported and monitored through an induction process, which builds their understanding of safeguarding policies and provides training.
Play and Learning Integration: Staff skilfully teach children through a blend of play and direct teaching.
Transition to Primary School: Children are 'well prepared for school'.
Diversity Management: Staff work closely with families to think about what strategies will help children develop.
Child Safety Management: Staff are alert to signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm.
Children's Safety and Security: Children feel understood, settle quickly, and are able to resolve incidents.
Happiness and Settling: Children receive a warm welcome when they arrive at playschool. They benefit from regular conversations with staff throughout the day.
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Chalke Valley Playschool is a Nursery, Nursery located in Wiltshire County, South West.
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Founded thirty years ago A good pre-school with an Ofsted rating, Chalke Valley Playschool, also known as "Chalkies," is located close to Broad Chalke Primary School in the picturesque Chalke Valley. We take great pride in our lovely setting, which combines the advantages of a professional nursery with the adaptability and flexibility of a small setting to fulfil your child's needs with our individualised care. All members of our staff are qualified to deal with children or are actively pursuing a working with children credential. Together, we have a lot of expertise working with families and children. We are committed to giving your child the finest experience while in our custody.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
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