Greenacre Pre-School
Term Dates 2011/2012
Holiday Close Open
Summer Mon 5th Sept 2011
Autumn half term Fri 21st Oct 2011 Mon 31st Oct 2011
Christmas break Fri 16th Dec 2011 Tues 3rd Jan 2012
Spring half term Fri 10th Feb 2012 Mon 20th Feb 2012
Easter break Fri 30th Mar 2012 Mon 16th Apr 2012
May Bank Holiday Fri 4th May 2012 Tues 8th May 2012
Summer half term Fri 1st Jun 2012 Mon 11th Jun 2012
Summer break Fri 20th Jul 2012

Admissions

Pre-School Sessions and Charges

Opening hours

Morning – 9.00am to 12.00 noon

Afternoon – 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Full Day – 9.00am to 3.30pm
(NEG funding until 3.00pm)

Please note:

Children attending full days will be required to bring a packed lunch.


Children are eligible to start at Greenacre Pre-School after their 3rd Birthday. The Nursery Education Grant entitles your child to a maximum of 15 hours per week, for 38 weeks of the year, free of charge. In order for your child to qualify for these 15 free hours, they must be 3 years of age before the start of each new term i.e. 1st September, 1st January and 1st April.


These 15 hours can be taken in any combination, subject to availability. However, a maximum of 6 hours can be claimed in any one day. Any additional hours will be charged at the current hourly rate, this will be invoiced and payment will be required at the beginning of each month/term. This charge also applies to those children who do not qualify for the Nursery Education Grant.

Care & learning

The aspects of learning & development

Each area of learning and development is divided into aspects, which are covered in your Child’s Profile. The aspects are:

  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development
  • Communication, Language and Literacy
  • Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
  • Knowledge and Understanding of the World
  • Physical Development
  • Creative Development

Every Child matters

At Greenacre Pre-School we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework which is based
around these four themes:

  • A Unique Child
  • Positive Relationships
  • Enabling Environments
  • Learning and Development

These in turn are linked to the Every Child Matters outcomes which are:

  • Being Healthy
  • Staying Safe
  • Enjoying & Achieving
  • Making a positive contribution
  • Economic well-being


By allowing children to learn through their play, listening and acting on children’s needs and interests we are able to incorporate the EYFS curriculum into our daily routine.

At the beginning of each term parents/carers will receive an information sheet. This gives an overview of the activities/topics we are hoping to cover and how you can help increase your child’s knowledge at home.

Please read our full Prospectus for more information.

Policies & procedures

Greenacre Pre-Schools Policies and Procedures are continuously being reviewed and amended. A complete copy is available for your information in the Reception Area.

Within the documentation you will find information on:


  • Accident procedure
  • Illness and sickness
  • Health & welfare
  • Fire, evacuation and drills
  • Complaints procedure
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Behaviour & discipline
  • Safeguarding Children

Us

The Pre-school committee

Greenacre Pre-school is a charitable organisation run by a voluntary committee. Parents/carers are welcome to become members of this committee. This gives them the opportunity to have an input into the further development and progress of the Pre-school.

The parents/carers of all children who attend the Pre-school count as one member. They are therefore entitled to one vote on issues which may arise.

Registered Charity: 1075211

At the sharp end

Greenacre Pre-School is managed by Julie Thornton and staffed by a team of eight.

All members of the team are required to have a CRB check before they can work with the children. CRBs are renewed every three years.

The majority of the team have been at Greenacre for some time, many have 15 - 20 years service with us. Most are NVQ Level 3 or above.