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Tiddlywinks Preschool
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Tiddlywinks Preschool
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- Great Horkesley CO6 4AT
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Diverse Books and Toys: An excellent variety of resources is on hand to help children pursue their interests.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: They run regular outdoor learning sessions and have an inviting and peaceful cabin in the garden for younger children.
Activities: Children busily immerse themselves in a range of highly engaging activities.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff expertly extend children's learning using a combination of planned learning opportunities and responsive teaching based on children's developing play.
Communication: Parents recognise the dedication of the manager and her team, saying that they go above and beyond expectations.
Community Building: Staff regularly make time available to advise and support parents and ably signpost other services.
Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported through close partnerships with families and other services.
Staff Training: All staff are trained to use support methods such as pictorial images and sign language for children needing extra communication support.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: The manager and staff are superb role models who work together to create a captivating learning environment.
Safeguarding Training: Staff are very well trained in safeguarding and understand the local procedures to report any concerns about children.
Play and Learning Integration: Children share and take turns as they play, confidently explaining that they are waiting for their turn using sand timers.
Transition to Primary School: Children feel secure, communicate their emotions freely, and know that staff are there to support them.
Child Safety Management: Rigorous checks are made on staff suitability, and new staff are supervised while they settle into their roles.
Children's Safety and Security: Children feel secure and communicate their emotions freely, knowing that staff support them.
Teaching Personal Safety: During outdoor activities, staff model careful listening and encourage children to notice what they can hear in the environment, promoting awareness of personal safety.
Happiness and Settling: Children look happy and settled as they busily immerse themselves in engaging activities.
Nutritional Menu: All of the food provided at snack time is suitable for those with specific dietary needs, supporting children's high levels of independence.
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Tiddlywinks Preschool is a Nursery, Nursery located in Essex, East of England.
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On the outskirts of Colchester in Great Horkesley, Tiddlywinks Preschool is an Ofsted-approved childcare facility for kids from 12 months to rising 5 years old. It is housed on the grounds of Bishop William Ward Primary School.
We are a completely inclusive preschool that fosters a culture of equality. We accept government funding for three to four years (including free 30-hour funding), two years subject to qualification, and childcare vouchers. Contact us if you would like further details.
We have a well-designed structure with a huge outdoor play area, a kitchen area, a quiet room, and a central indoor play area. Our eight devoted employees have all undergone upgraded CRB checks and are competent. Additionally, we have a 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating.
Our guiding principle is play-based learning. We are dedicated to offering learning opportunities for every child in order to ensure their early success and readiness for school, as well as a safe and stimulating atmosphere where kids can feel loved, cared for, secure, and appreciated. The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage is used for making plans for all of the children who attend the sessions (EYFS).
In June 2008, Tiddlywinks Preschool applied to become a Community Interest Company. It is a non-profit organisation that is managed by four directors.
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We are a completely inclusive preschool that fosters a culture of equality. We accept government funding for three to four years (including free 30-hour funding), two years subject to qualification, and childcare vouchers. Contact us if you would like further details.
We have a well-designed structure with a huge outdoor play area, a kitchen area, a quiet room, and a central indoor play area. Our eight devoted employees have all undergone upgraded CRB checks and are competent. Additionally, we have a 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating.
Our guiding principle is play-based learning. We are dedicated to offering learning opportunities for every child in order to ensure their early success and readiness for school, as well as a safe and stimulating atmosphere where kids can feel loved, cared for, secure, and appreciated. The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage is used for making plans for all of the children who attend the sessions (EYFS).
In June 2008, Tiddlywinks Preschool applied to become a Community Interest Company. It is a non-profit organisation that is managed by four directors.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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