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Tadpoles Community Pre-School

Offering services to:
  • Children 0-5
Carescheme type:
  • Pre-School Playgroup

Tadpoles is an Ofsted registered GOOD, committee run pre-school in the grounds of Frogmore Infant School. Our purpose is to provide an excellent standard of childcare and education for the children, aged 2-5 years, within our local community. We are a charity organisation that works hard to ensure that the children remain at the centre of our provision. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and secure environment that enables each and every child to flourish. By combining the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the Forest School approach, we are able to offer your child a unique early years experience that will help them to build the foundations for life long learning. From the moment we meet them to the moment they move onto bigger school we will ensure we stimulate and encourage them to give them the best start possible. 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Kacey Grig
Contact Position
Manager
Telephone
01276 402588 01276 402588
E-mail
enquiries@tadpolescommunitypreschool.com

Where to go

Name
Tadpoles Community Preschool
Address
Frogmore Infant School
Green Lane
Camberley
Frogmore
Surrey
Postcode

GU17 0NY

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Costs

3 Year olds + £6.70  per hour
2 year olds 7.30  per hour
Details
Age group - Age range: 6 per hour, 18 per session, 40.15 per day

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access
Yes
Details
Our classroom is all on ground floor.
Special Needs provision
Yes
Details
All children are welcome at Tadpoles
Provision for special dietary needs
Yes
Can make special cultural provisions
Yes
Details
Cultural and Spec. Diet. Needs,Relig. and Cultural Awareness

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Details
We have spaces available from September 2024.

Funded Places

Offers 3 & 4 year old funded places
Yes
Offers 2 year old funded places
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 08:00 15:30
Tuesday 08:15 15:30
Wednesday 08:15 15:30
Thursday 08:15 15:30
Friday 08:15 15:30
Facilities
Visit & Outings
Messy Play Area
Outdoor Play
Computer

School Pickups

Does not offer school pickups

Local Offer

How does the setting/school/college know if children/young people need extra help and what should I do if I think my child/young person may have special educational needs?

The key person along with SENCO will monitor your child's progress using current developmental tools such as the NHS toolkit. Children between the ages of two and three will have a two year old educational review. During observations and monitoring of your child any issues that come to light will be discussed with you first before putting a plan together to best support your child during session. This may involve bringing in other health care professionals and referrals will be made when needed. We encourage parents to discuss any concerns they may have about their Childs development at the earliest opportunity.

How will early years setting/school/college staff support my child/young person?

The Key Person for your child will plan an education program for your child in consultation with parents/carers, setting SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) and Manager. The role of the Key Person will be to form a special relationship with your child, to support the child while away from home, giving them confidence and trust to feel secure emotionally , physically safe whilst promoting their self esteem. The Key Person will monitor child’s progress through observation. An educational plan and learning goals with be drawn up from observations recorded and shared with parents/carers. The Key Person will consult with parents on a regular basis throughout the year in informal chat and planned reviews. The role of the SENCO is to liaise with you, Key Person and any outside agencies involved monitoring your child’s progress. Our SENCo has undertaken full SENCo training and is familiar with the SEN code of practice. Our SENCo attends regular meetings with Service for Young Children department to keep up to date with best practice and new legislation and liaises with the Services for Young Children for support and guidance. IEPs (Individual educational Plans) are used to monitor progress and are shared with parents and other professionals involved with the child.

How will the curriculum be matched to my child's/young person's needs?

Through regular observations the Key Person will be able to match your child’s needs to a suitable educational program. The Educational program will reflect your child as a unique individual and be tailored according to your child’s needs and child led. The Pre-School supports your child holistically encouraging them to explore, learn and investigate. The Pre-School uses IEPs (Individual Educational Plans) and behavioural plans which are drawn up by the Key Person, SENCo /Manager in conjunction with parents and are reviewed half termly. The IEP will have strategies to help your child both in setting and with parents help at home. Progress will be monitored and discussed with parent during regular parent/staff consultations.

How will both you and I know how my child/young person is doing and how will you help me to support my child's/young person's learning?

Regular observation and monitoring will take place by Key Person The Key Person will have regular reviews with parents/carers regarding progress made and future development. All 2yr olds attending our Pre-School will have a 2yr progress check undertaken by the Key Person and shared with the parents/carers. IEP’s will be set in discussions with parent’s/carers and Key Persons/SENCo and reviewed on a regular basis. Key Persons are readily available to discuss your child’s development on a daily informal basis. Parents are encouraged to share their children’s achievements with the Pre-School by uploading photos to their Tapestry page.  Parents are able to see on a daily basis adult led activities your child has taken part in. Regular updates and important information is shared daily on the Tapestry portal. Information about the Pre-School can be found on our Facebook Page, termly newsletters , flyers and Notice Board. Any concerns parents or staff have about a child can be referred to NHS Solent for Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. We also work closely with Turners Wood children Centre who offer advice and support to parents. We also liaise with Children's health Visitors.

What support will there be for my child's/young person's overall well being?

Your child’s Key Person will offer your child as much emotional support as they require settling in at Pre-School. All staff will have been DBS checked and have attended Safe Guarding training. The Pre-School has polices which include Child Protection, Behaviour, Inclusion and S E N polices, parents/carers will be invited to read our policies on Child's admission to Pre-School and have the option to read them at any time after that. The Pre-School has policies to support behavior within the classroom, children are encouraged to respect the environment and each other, good role modelling will be used by adults in the classroom. SENCo in conjunction with parent/carer will put IEP's into practice to support children with their behaviour. Small group sessions are used throughout the session and at the end with Keyperson to support language development, encourage turn taking and build self confidence. Medicines can be administered by staff with parental consent and individual health care plans are drawn up for children. The voice of the child is very important at Pre-School and all children are giving the opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns either on a one to one basis with an adult or during small group sessions. The Pre-School works with outside agencies such as Speech and Language, Children’s Centre and Health visitors. 

What specialist services and expertise are avaliable at or accessed by the setting/school/college?

All staff is qualified to Level 3 or above in child care. They are first aid trained and have had Safeguarding training. Staffs have all undergone Makaton training. The Pre-School SENCo has attended SENCo Induction training and many courses relating to SEN issues , she also attends termly network meetings to keep up with new legislation and best practice. Our SENCo has also undertaken EMTAS training (Ethnic Minority Traveller Achievement Service) and works closely with outside agencies supporting children with EAL (English as a Second Language). Children who are under a NHS Solent Speech Therapist will have termly visits from the Speech and Language therapist. Extra visits can be arranged if needed and the Preschool are able to call on the services of Tuners Wood Children centre for advice and support. The SENCO can also arrange to speak to the Services for Young Children Inclusion team by contacting their advice line and speaking to an Area Isso (Inclusion Setting Support Officers) or book a surgery appointment for more in depth advice.

What training have the staff supporting children and young people with SEND had? Are any being trained currently?

Tadpoles Pre-School have 6 staff qualified to Level 3 and 1 with a Foundation Degree in Early Years and Education Each member of staff has undertaken First Aid, Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety .Other courses attended by staff include, Schema, Forest School, Outdoor Learning. The Pre-School SENCo has attended SENCo Induction, Ethnic Minorities, and Travellers Achievement Service training (EMTAS), Behaviour Management training, hearing and visual impairment courses. Staffs seek training to acquire specialist knowledge as the need arises. All staff has attended an Introduction to Makaton training, a language program designed to help children and adults communicate in a visual way while supporting the spoken language. The SENCo supported by the Keyperson operate small language groups to enhance speech and language development and turn taking /sharing skills. These sessions are either held at small group time in the setting or in the Children’s Centre situated in the school grounds close to the Tadpoles Pre-School. Communication boards have been introduced into the setting allowing children to communicate in a visual way when they have issues with verbal language.

How will my child/young person be included in activities outside this classroom including school trips?

When arranging activities and trips all children’s needs are taken into account. According to the child’s needs one to one support can be given by key Person or if appropriate parents/carers will be invited to attend trip/activity. Activities and trips will be geared to child’s needs ensuring that a full and meaning full experience is enjoyed by the child. Before the activity/trip takes place children will be fully involved in what is going to happen on the day and forthcoming events explained to the child in a way they can understand, allowing them to be relaxed and comfortable on the day.

How accessible is the setting/school/college enviroment?

The Pre-School has extensive outdoor space, Our garden offers many different resources and experiences for the children to enjoy and access is freely available for wheel chair users. Within in the garden we have a large mud digging pit, sand pit,  climbing equipment /obstacle courses, water tray which can be used with guttering as well as space for ball games/ craft/ tents/ reading books. In our Nature Nook we can offer a  secure area where children can enjoy the natural environment with the freedom to explore and initiate their own adventures. The children can hunt for mini beasts, take part in gardening actvities including growing plants and vegetable.  notice the effect on the environment with the changing seasons, talk about and feed wildlife including birds Our classroom is accessed by a ramp suitable for wheelchairs, the setting is small but accessible for wheelchairs, and toilets which are located within the setting are child size as are the hand washing bowls encouraging the child’s independence. Children with English as a Second Language (EAL) are supported within the setting, through one to one time with the Key Person, small language groups and visual timetables. Dual language books are available within the setting.

How will the setting/school/college prepare and support my child/young person to join the setting/school/college or the next stage of education and life?

Before attending the Pre-School children will be invited with parent/carer to attend a play and stay session, play days help the children to become accustomed to the environment and routine. The Key Person will also be able to start forming relationship with child and family. An All About Me Booklet Will be given to you for completion , this is a valuable tool that allows the parents to tell the Pre-School about their child, likes and dislikes, special requirements and achievements and is useful to the Keyperson as a reference point for your child. A tailored settling in plan can be introduced if required.

For transition to receiving school teachers will visit the Pre-School and introduce themselves to the children. The receiving school will arrange for you to attend their school for taster sessions. 

How are the setting's/school's/college's resources allocated and matched to children's/young people's special educational needs?

SEN funding can be claimed for your child if eligible through the local authority. This funding will be used to maximize your child’s learning opportunities. The funding can be used in a way best suitable for your child, the fund can be used to facilitate learning in small groups as well supporting the funding of SEN equipment and resources.

How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child/young person will receive?

The Pre-School itself through the SENCO/Manager supported by the Key Persons observations or 2 year check may decide to apply for SEN funding.  An IEP plan will be used to support your child and reviewed with parents on a regular basis, this IEP will indicate how resources will be best deployed, one to one time with Key Person or other adult, or to purchase resources to support your child. If meeting criteria a ECHP can be applied for from the Local Authority. Children receiving Early Year Pupil Premium (EYPP) will have resources spent on them which best support their needs.

How are parents involved in the setting/school/college? How can I be involved?

The Pre-School is a committee run Pre-School, run by elected parents or interested person’s. The Pre-School has an Annual General Meeting where all parents are invited and encouraged to attend. At this meeting the new committee is elected for the coming year. The committee is headed by a Management Committee, who is responsible for running all areas of the Pre-School and a Fundraising Committee who help to arrange events to raise funds for the Pre-School. People are also welcome to and are encouraged to help and be involved on a more casual one off basis when they have the time to spare Parents are invited into session during special events. Key Person will liaise with parents on a half termly basis to discuss your child’s progress and ask for your input into your child’s education. Regular updates are posted on our Tapestry portal for you to see and parents are encouraged to comment on both their child observations and updates posted by the Preschool.

Offering services to:
  • Children 0-5
Carescheme type:
  • Pre-School Playgroup

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Last Updated: 14 December 2023

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