Ducklings Pre-School
Ducklings are a committee run pre-school, which is currently registered to provide full daycare. We offer a warm, caring environment where children learn through play. All staff are qualified to at least a level 3. We also provide school transition visits.
Contact
- Telephone
- 01305 766920
- ducklings.pre@btinternet.com
Venue
- Venue address
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Chickerell Methodist Church Hall North Square
Chickerell
Weymouth
Dorset - Postcode
- DT3 4DX
- Locality
- Weymouth & Portland
Date/Time
- Opening times
- Mon: 08:45-14:45
Tue: 08:45-14:45
Wed: 08:45-12:45
Thu: 08:45-14:45
Fri: 08:45-14:45
Service Details
- Vacancy information
- Please call for vacancy details.
- Cost(s)
- £3.75 per Hour
- Cost variations
- Wrap around care is offered to families with additional charges for non-funded hours at £3.75.
- Additional Information
- Pre-school sessions Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 11.45am, 12.45pm or 2.45pm (except Wednesday which is 8.45am to 11.45am or 12.45pm). Provision has an inclusion / equal opportunities policy. Parents can use their Early Education entitlement at any time during opening hours.
- Age Range
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2 years 6 months to 4 years 11 months
Ofsted Registered Details
- Ofsted inspection result
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Date of last inspection Inspection result Ofsted report 08/11/2016 Good View here - Ofsted Report notes
- If a childcare provision is run by a school they may not be separately registered with Ofsted, therefore the link to their report will be for the school.
- Registration details
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Registration number Ofsted registration date 140990 28/05/1993
Early Education
- Free early education places
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15 Hours For 2 year olds
Yes What is this?15 Hours For 3 & 4 year olds
Yes What is this?30 Hours For 3 & 4 year olds
Yes What is this?
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes, ramp to main building.
- Parking availability information
- Off site parking only
- Toilet facility information
- Ground floor toilet, wheelchair accessible toilet, facilities for intimate care for older children with additional needs.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer
- Support for children and young people with SEN and disabilities
- Ducklings Pre-school aims to make reasonable adjustments to ensure our setting is fully inclusive for all and have a ramp to access the playroom and an accessible toilet. The setting will wherever possible resource and access equipment and resources to ensure that all children have a full and enriched learning experience at the setting. The SenCo/Manager and key person alongside other professionals will oversee any plans put in place to support children with SEND which will be reviewed at regular intervals and ensure the childs progress is recorded accurately. The SenCo and key person will work with parent/carers to explain what is happening. The setting follows all Policies and Codes of practice as required. All staff are first aid trained and can gain further training to support a child with Special educational Needs and Disabilities. The Manager has attended training in implementing the Disability Discrimination Act, sign along part 1 and 2 and Autism Training. All staff adheres to the Medical Policy. They attend SenCo network meetings and the annual Early Years Inclusion Conference. Before a child starts at the setting they are invited in to become familiar with their new surroundings. When the child is due to make the transition from our setting to another the team ensure all documentation is forwarded, liaise with the new setting and go with the child to ensure the child is reassured and well prepared.
- Record Last Updated
- 09/01/2019
Record Actions
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Address: Chickerell Methodist Church Hall North Square Chickerell Weymouth Dorset