All Saints Blackwell - Pre-School
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Pre-School

All Saints' Blackwell Pre-school

Encouraging your child to reach their full potential, at their own pace whilst having fun

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What does Ofsted say about All Saints Blackwell Preschool?

In our May 2022 report, Ofsted rated our preschool as Outstanding, finding that children thrive, display high levels of independence, and enjoy secure, nurturing bonds with staff. The inspector highlighted excellent behaviour, engaging, curiosity-igniting activities, and superb support for emotional well-being. 

Key findings from the 2022 report included:

  • Outstanding Leadership and Quality: The provision was deemed outstanding, with staff knowing children exceptionally well.
  • Exceptional Behaviour: Children show impeccable behaviour, high confidence, and form close friendships.
  • Curriculum & Activities: Staff plan exciting, curiosity-driven activities, such as using magnifying glasses to observe nature.
  • Emotional Security: Children feel safe and secure, receiving superb reassurance and encouragement from staff.
  • Development: Children make strong progress, collaborating well, such as working together on activities.

You can read the full report below;

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/OfstedQR/CARE/EY319495

Staff

All Staff hold an Early Years Qualification and are all Paediatric First Aid Trained.

Opening Hours

We are open for 30hrs a week during Term Time and operate on a sessional basis:

Morning Session 8:45 – 11:45

Afternoon Session 11:45 – 2:45

Early Drop off available @ 8;30am

Funding and Charges

You may be entitled to help with your childcare costs.  You can check your eligibility through the link below:

Best Start in Life - Best Start in Life

Any sessions you wish to take as unfunded are charged as below:

2-year-olds (till the term after your child’s 3rd birthday) £24 per 3hr session

3+ year olds (from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday) £20 per 3 hr session.

Early Drop off at 8:30am £1 per day.

There are no additional charges for consumables.

What should your child bring to Preschool?

A bag with a change of clothes, nappies and wipes if not yet toilet trained.  Wellies and outdoor waterproofs are provided. Children staying for lunch need to bring a packed lunch from home and children only staying for a morning session need to bring a healthy snack.  Milk and water are provided.

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Contact Details

If you would like to arrange a visit please Call or Text 0776242679 or

Email: allsaints.blackwell@outlook.com .

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Pre-Scool Safeguarding PolicyFacilities & Staff

The pre-school is registered with OFSTED and cares for 26 children each session, in the main hall.  The adult to child ratio for the group is at least the recommended level set by OFSTED for private/voluntary providers, 1:4 for 2-3 year olds and 1:8 for 3-5 year olds.

The children take part in play indoors and out, throughout the session and all year round.  We provide waterproof clothing for the children to wear, to enable this to happen.

Outdoor play area

Every member of the staff  is DBS checked, each holds a child care qualification and a paediatric first aid certificate.  The group’s manager and designated Safeguarding lead, Mrs Amanda Summers  holds an 'Early Years Foundation Degree'. (Level 5 qualification) Every member of staff is committed to providing quality care, for each individual child in our setting.

Daily Routine and Learning

The pre-schools daily routine is divided up, to enable the children to have time for play, indoors and out, a healthy snack, a quiet time and group activities.

We operate a healthy eating policy and each morning the children are encouraged to eat fresh fruit and have a drink of milk or water.  During the session there is fresh drinking water available at all times.  We would like to ask you to contribute by occasionally bringing in a piece of fruit for us to share.  This promotes healthy eating and helps your child to learn about giving and sharing with others.

The pre-school follows the guidance of the New Early Years Foundation Stage.  Our staff together with the pre-schools rich environment, play a key role in supporting and extending children's development and learning.  Our children learn through play by taking part in a wide range of stimulating activities ensuring that they develop in all key areas- 

  • Personal, social and emotional development
  • Communication, language and literacy
  • Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy
  • Knowledge and understanding of the world
  • Physical development
  • Creative development               

Indoor area

Our aim is for children to develop to their full potential, at their own pace, whilst of course, having fun.

Contact us

All Saints’ Church, Ravensdale Road, Darlington, DL3 8DT
vicar@allsaintsblackwell.org.uk
01325 469891
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