Oliver's Battery Pre-school -

Welcome to Oliver's Battery Pre-school

Oliver's Battery Pre-school is a secure, engaging and friendly environment for children aged 2 to 5 years, situated in the grounds of Oliver's Battery Primary School.

Established

Established in February 1999 by Jackie Johnston, a pre-school leader with more than 20 years’ experience, to provide the local community with high-quality care and education of children who are below the statutory school age.

Experienced

Staffed by an experienced and well-qualified team, Oliver’s Battery Pre-school works in partnership with parents to help their children to learn and develop as well as to offer them a service that promotes equality and values diversity.

Small ratios

With a ratio of one adult to four children for 2 year olds, and one to six for older children, our pre-school offers a secure environment in which every member of staff understands the needs of each individual child.

Registered

Oliver’s Battery Pre-school is registered with Ofsted and the Early Years Education funding. For more information please email us at oliversbatterypreschool@gmail.com or telephone Jackie Johnston on 07941 796958.

Useful information

Opening times

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8.45am to 3.15pm.
Thursday and Friday: 8.45am to 12.45pm.
We open during term time only.

Drop off and pick up

We have different drop off and pick up times which are:
Drop off at 8.45am, 9.15am, 11.45am and 12.45pm.
Pick up at 11.15am, 11.45am, 12.45pm, 1.45pm and 3.15pm.

Lunch

Children can stay for lunch. They can bring a packed lunch or order a hot school dinner which is provided by school at a cost of £2.30 per meal. We have our meals in pre-school.

Prices

With Early Years Education funding you can claim up to 15 hours a week free for 38 weeks a year from the term after your child's 3^rd birthday or 2^nd if eligible. If you are not claiming the funding or want extra hours then the cost is £4.80 per hour (£5 for 2 year olds).

Policies

1. Child Protection

1.1 Childrens rights and entitlements
1.2 Safeguarding children young people and vulnerable adults
1.3 Looked After Children
1.4 Uncollected Child
1.5 Missing Child
1.6 Online Safety

2. Suitable People

2.1 Employment
2.2 Student Placements

3. Staff Qualifications

3.1 Induction of Employees and Volunteers
3.2 First Aid

4. Key Person

4.1 The Role of the Key Person and Settling In

5. Staff to Child Ratios

5.1 Staffing (group provision)

6. Health

6.1 Administering Medicines
6.2 Managing Children who are Sick Infectious or with Allergies
6.3 Recording and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents
6.4 Nappy Changing
6.5 Food and Drink
6.6 Food Hygiene

7. Managing Behaviour

7.1 Promoting Positive Behaviour

8. Safety and Suitability of Premises

8.1 Health and Safety General Standards
8.2 Maintaining Childrens Safety and Security on Premises
8.3 Supervision of Children on Outings
8.4 Risk Assessment
8.5 Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation
8.6 Animals in the Setting
8.7 No Smoking
8.10 Staff Safety including Home Visits

9. Equal Opportunities

9.1 Valuing Diversity and Promoting Inclusion and Equality
9.2 Supporting Children with SEN
9.5 British Values

10. Information and Records

10.2 Admissions
10.5 Parental Involvement
10.6 Childrens Records
10.7 Provider Records
10.8 Transfer of Records to School
10.9 Confidentiality and Client Access to Records
10.10 Information Sharing
10.11 Working in Partnership with Other Agencies
10.12 Making a Complaint

Ofsted

On 9th November 2016 Oliver’s Battery Pre-school was inspected by Ofsted. We are very pleased to announce that overall, the quality and standards of the early years provision at our pre-school was rated good, and in particular, how well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend was rated ‘outstanding’.

Key comments from the inspection report include:

Children form strong bonds with staff. They are confident and settle quickly when they first arrive.
Staff help children to develop a good understanding of the rules and boundaries that keep them safe. They provide good opportunities for children to take turns and share. Children behave positively.
Staff assess children's learning and development effectively across all areas. they use their good knowledge of children's interests and capabilities well to plan for further successes. Children, including those for whom the provider receives funding, progress well in relation to their starting point.
Relationships with parents and other professionals are good. Staff share information about children's learning and care with others to provide effective levels of continuity.
The manager monitors the quality of teaching well. She helps staff to develop their professional skills and understanding through support and training, to provide better outcomes for the children.

To view the full inspection report, please go to: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/CARE/110494

Fundraising

New pre-school building

We are currently fundraising for a new, larger preschool building. We are hoping to get as many people as possible involved with raising money for this much-needed resource. Please help our hive to thrive!

JustTextGiving

If you would like to support the preschool and donate to our fund, you can do so very simply via JustTextGiving. Text OBPS14 followed by the amount you would like to donate to 70070 (donations of £1, £2, £5, £10 only accepted).

If you would like more information on our plans for a new building or think you could help in any way, please contact Jackie Johnston, Pre-school Leader (oliversbatterypreschool@gmail.com).

Contact us

07941 796958
oliversbatterypreschool@gmail.com

To make an appointment to view the pre-school, register your child or for more information, please phone, email or use the form below: