Parent Information
Everything you need to know about attending Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School
Key Dates & Times
Sessions
We are open Monday to Friday during term time
Monday
8.45am - 3.00pm
Tuesday
8.45am - 3.00pm
Wednesday
8.45am - 3.00pm
Thursday
8.45am - 3.00pm
Friday
8.45am - 1.00pm
Children can start from 2.5 years of age, with a bit of leeway to start earlier if they are ready and we have space available.
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Younger children usually stay for the morning session until 12 noon, adding a lunch hour till 1pm or the full afternoon when they are ready.
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Children must attend a minimum of 2 sessions of 3 hours across 2 days.
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Term 2023/2024
Autumn
Tuesday 5th September 2023 - Tuesday 19th December
Half term: Monday 30th October - Friday 3rd November
Spring
Monday 8th January - Friday 22nd March
Half term: Monday 12th February - 16th February
Summer
Monday 8th April - Thursday 18th July
Half Term: Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May
Term 2024/2025
Autumn
Wednesday 4th September 2024 - Wednesday 18th December
Half Term Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2024
Spring
Tuesday 7th January – Friday 11th April 2025
Half Term Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February 202
Summer
Tuesday 27th April 2025 – Thursday 17th July 2025
Half Term Monday 26th – Friday 30th May 2025
Fees and Free Pre-school Education
From April 2024 our fees will be £20.10 for our 3 hour morning session for 2 year old children plus £6.70 for each additional hour; payable each half term.
Our hourly rate for 3 and 4 year olds is £5.50 per hour (this takes into account the higher staff:child ratio required for 2 year olds).
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From the start of the term after your child's 3rd birthday, every child is entitled to up to 15 hours of Pre-school education per week, funded by Worcestershire County Council. Some working parents are entitled to an additional 15 hours funding and some 2 year olds can also claim up to 15 hours.
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A voluntary additional charge will be added to each Funded Child's invoice of £1.30 a morning (to include lunchtime) and £1.90 for a full day. If you would like to know more about this, please ask.
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More information about help available with pre-school education is available on the UK Government Official Website
Curriculum
Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School operates within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This sets out:
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the legal welfare requirements we must follow to keep your child safe and promote their welfare
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the areas of learning and development which guide our engagement with your child as they play and learn
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assessments that tell you about your child's progress and expected levels your child should reach by age 5
Find out more about the EYFS Framework 2023
Home Learning
Our Key Person system offers you regular contact and information; in person and on Tapestry. We will offer suggestions of next steps and ideas to try at home.
Please come and chat to either your child's Key Person or any member of staff and we can offer suggestions.
SENco
The ratio of staff to children in Pre-school enables us to provide individual attention to each child enabling them to progress at their own rate in all areas of development whether or not they have additional needs. We are experienced in working with professionals across a range of additional needs. We would welcome you to discuss your child's individual needs.
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Our Senco is Vicky Morris.
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SEND Local Offer Information and advice for families with children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities.
