Pre School Prospectus 2018

‘All children are happy, extremely confident and eager to learn. Children’s behaviour is exemplary throughout the setting.’ ISI INSPECTIONPRE-SCHOOLPROSPECTUSEducating our Little Dom’s for the nextstage of their evolving journeyCall 01785 814181 ♦ [email protected] ♦ www.stdominicspriory.co.uk ♦ Station Road, Stone ST15 8EN

At St. Dominic’s Priory Pre- MEALS will be required to attend a minimumschool in Stone, your child will of four morning sessions per weekexperience the very best possible Lunch is included and supervised. A (Sessions run from 9am to 1pm andstart to their education. healthy diet is provided, and individual 9am to 3.30pm). A light breakfast can dietary requirements are catered for. be purchased before registration.These early years are critical as children Good table manners are encouraged.develop rapidly during this time - There is no charge for the morningphysically, intellectually, emotionally and PREP & SENIOR SCHOOL wraparound care from 7.30am, however,socially. The Pre-school follows the Early if your child uses the afternoonYears’ Foundation Stage Curriculum but There is no obligation for your child to provision, there will be a small feeoffers so much more. continue at the school for the rest of charged from 3.30pm which will include their education, but our Pre-school will a light bite.FACILITIES give you and your child the opportunity to experience an independent school PRE-SCHOOL FEES, FUNDING,The Pre-school and Key Stage 1 children education. Children who move on to CHILDCARE VOUCHER SCHEMEoccupy a modern, purpose-built unit our Reception Class find the transition AND TERMSwhich is attractive, spacious and bright. from Pre-school to school life muchThe family atmosphere at St. Dominic’s easier, as they already know their Please refer to the Academic FeesPriory School shines through, as the friends, teachers and surroundings. Sheet that accompanies this insert. Inchildren are encouraged to feel part of addition to information found on thethe main school. CURRICULUM Academic Fee sheet:OUTSIDE LEARNING Staff interact and support all children Parents will be able to use the 15-hour which enhances their positive attitude nursery education funding as partThe outdoor environment provides to learning. We encourage them to payment towards the fees, which willrich, dynamic and natural space for be independent and make their own be calculated pro-rata to the numberlearning and development in children choices. of days your child attends pre-schooland is an essential learning resource. based on a termly fee.Our Early Years’ children have their own We follow the Early Years’ Foundationplayground that backs onto the canal. Stage Curriculum (EYFS), which is SPECIAL NEEDSThe children enjoy watching the barges carefully structured to provide richand feeding the ducks! and stimulating experiences, which Any children in our Pre-school with are relevant, imaginative, motivating, special needs will be included, valuedSTAFF enjoyable and challenging. and supported. They will have access, alongside their peers, to the facilitiesThe Pre-school is staffed by a qualified Equipment and materials are made and activities, wherever reasonable,and experienced early years’ teacher available to support all seven areas of in order to promote their welfare andalong with a full and part-time early learning and development. Activities are development.years’ practitioner. The Pre-school is well organised to help extend children’spart of the Prep School and the staff knowledge, skills and understanding. We always strive to educate our childrenall liaise closely. The Headteacher has to show care and consideration for thosethe overview of the Pre-school and is a OPENING TIMES who have needs that are different fromfrequent visitor. their own. Wraparound care is available from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday - Friday, 36 weeks of the year. This facility is only available during term time and children