About Jack and Jill Pre-school

We are a unique Pre-school who have been providing high quality childcare in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol for over 30 years. Our very popular Pre-school offers flexible childcare throughout the year, offering full day or extended day care for either term time only or all year round.

 

We have an established team of professional Early Years Practitioners who have been providing learning and development opportunities for 0 to 5 year olds through play and structured activities.

 

We aim:

To provide high quality learning experiences through play in a safe, secure and stimulating environment within the framework of the EYFS, working towards ‘school readiness’ and future progress.

 

We value:

• Each child as a unique individual

• Parents as their child’s first educator

• Positive relationships and working in partnership

• Diversity and promoting equality

• Developing respect for each other and the environment

 

Jack and Jill Pre-school started in 1982 as a committee run community playgroup in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. It has evolved into the present Pre-school with four directors and in 2009 we moved to our current purpose-built premises to accommodate the expanding needs of the school.

 

Our unique Pre-school has an excellent reputation in the local community and surrounding area. We are renowned for our:

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• Highly qualified and committed staff which include Early Years Graduates and Early Years Professionals offering a wealth of experience and individual skills to provide a diverse learning environment.

• Excellent resources and a stimulating planned curriculum.

• Small group activities which include Forest School, Cooking Club, PE, Curious Explorers, nature walks, communication and language and maths activities which develop a positive attitude to learning.

• Positive and effective partnerships with parents/carers, sharing in their child’s time at Pre-school.

 

We have three rooms providing age appropriate resources and activities.

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All rooms have an individual team of staff. There is always a SENCo, a Designated Safeguarding Lead, a Fire Warden and a Manager on site. All staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid.

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Our space includes:

 

The Nest

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The Nest is a dedicated room and outside classroom for babies from 6 months to two years old, with a staff ratio of 1:3. It provides children with a safe and caring environment to learn, develop and grow.

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The room consists of a changing station, cushioned book area, play mats, creative area and a table and chairs for snacks and lunch time. Children also have access to our outside deck area.

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All our resources are suitable for age and stage of development, accessible to the children and promote all areas of the EYFS.

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There is a separate room for our nap time.

 

The Little Ark

 

The Little Ark is a dedicated room for two to three year olds, with a staff ratio of 1:5. It provides children with a safe and caring environment where children begin to build positive relationships and develop their independence whilst their play is scaffolded and supported by adults.

 

The room consists of a creative area, book corner, construction area, role play area and outside deck area.

 

All our resources are suitable for age and stage of development, accessible to the children and promote all areas of the EYFS.

 

The Little Ark offers the important first steps for 2-3 year olds, providing opportunities for sharing, turn taking and being kind to one another through child led and adult led activities.

 

The Ark

 

The Ark is a dedicated room for three and four year olds, with a staff ratio of 1:8. The children become familiar with our structured routine, which involves both child initiated and adult led activities, both fundamental for preparing the children for school life.

 

All our resources are suitable for age and stage of development, accessible to the children and promote all areas of the EYFS.

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A variety of daily activities provide children with opportunities for developing their personal, social and emotional, communication and language and physical skills in preparation for ‘school readiness’.

 

Our small group activities and circle times are daily opportunities for the children to learn and contribute in a smaller group. Small group and circle times provide a more structured time for learning and opportunities for shared sustained thinking.

 

The Ark offers the very important stages to help children get ready for school and prepare them for their future learning and successes.

 

The Dining Room

 

At Jack and Jill Pre-school we have our own dining room specifically for the children to enjoy their snacks and meals. Dedicated qualified dining room staff support and encourage the children to develop an awareness of good eating habits, make healthy food choices and try something new whilst developing their social skills. The Dining Room also provides a hygienic cooking area where the children can develop their culinary skills, exploring new tastes and textures.

 

Toilet Facilities

 

At Jack and Jill Pre-school we have purpose built toilet facilities that encourage the children to become independent by using the easy to turn on taps and lower level sinks and toilets.

 

There is also a separate disabled toilet and nappy changing area.

 

Outside Classroom and Garden

 

Our covered deck area enables the children to access outdoor activities freely in all weather conditions.

 

The garden area provides the children with a safe place to explore the outside world and enjoy outdoor activities that include the seven areas of learning.