2 years 6 months is the youngest your child can start. We recommend you come and visit and send an application in when your child is around 18 months old to secure your place.

Morning sessions

Example of additional activities:

*We try to rotate Healthy eating, yoga and PE every half term

We can have up to 13 children attend in one session. The ratio for children over 3 years old is 1 adult to 8 children and for 2-year-olds the ratio is 1 adult to 4 children.

Each child is unique and different, and all will learn at different paces. A good guide on early development is What to expect in early years, foundation stage: a guide for  parents https://foundationyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed.pdf

We use Development matters https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1007446/6.7534_DfE_Development_Matters_Report_and_illustrations_web__2_.pdf

Yes, we actively encourage parents to join the committee or come along to general meetings. The AGM is held every October.

Oxfordshire County Council manage the school application process centrally, we are unable to influence their decisions. OCC consider catchment, if there are siblings in the school already and the distance you live from the school.

Children transition into reception in the September after their 4^th birthday.

Application usually open in early November and close mid-January.

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place/reception-applications

We encourage children to come and look around at the initial setting visit. Once we receive an application, we will be in touch the term before to arrange a home visit and talk about their first session. The first session is very relaxed, and we can go through any outstanding paperwork with the manager/ key person. Parents can stay for an initial period ( usually 30 minutes) then depending on the child we may suggest leaving them for an hour to see how they get on or it maybe they stay for the whole session if they are happy to do so.  If they struggle or become upset the setting will call you.

No, we can change children at the setting, we just ask you supply nappies and wet wipes. We work with you and understand some children may take a little longer than others to use the toilet. When they are ready, we will take your lead and encourage them with using the potty or toilet whilst at Pre-School. 

You will receive an invoice at the beginning of each term from the administrator stating the sessions for the term. Any vouchers or funding will be deducting accordingly. Fees can be paid all at once or spread out over the term.