Silkstone
Pre-School

Play. Explore. Learn.

Homely Childcare in the Heart of the Village

An Intimate Pre-School Nursery Open to All Children from 2 Years of Age

We are a parent-led charity operating as a not-for-profit organisation. While we maintain a close proximity and friendship with Silkstone Primary, we operate independently and are not officially affiliated with the school, with many of our children moving on to attend many of the other local schools.

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Silkstone Pre-School

Delivering High Quality Early Years Care

“Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this world a beautiful garden.”

The most important period of our children’s lives: the early years

Our team comprises highly experienced and dedicated professionals passionate about delivering exceptional early years care and education. We are committed to giving your child the best possible start in life.

We offer a wide range of innovative and engaging activities, customised to suit each child’s age and developmental stage.

Beverley Taylor

Pre-School Manager

Available Sessions

All our session times are available in term time. Outside of school terms, we run our holiday club open for all children aged 2- 11.

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Full
Days

07:30 – 17:30
Breakfast Included
Healthy Daily Snacks
Funding Available Term Time Only

Snacks: Provide your own or a small additional charge

Packed Lunch required

02

Pre-School
Day

8:30 – 16:00
Healthy Daily Snacks
Funding Available Term Time Only

Snacks: Provide your own or a small additional charge

Packed Lunch required

03

Extended Day

8:30 – 17:30
7:30 – 16:00
Breakfast is included with an early start

Our flexible options allow you to extend the Preschool day with an earlier start or later finish.

We also offer wrap-around care for Silkstone Primary children before or after their school day.

04

Half Day

8:30 – 11:30
12:30 – 15:30
Breakfast is included with an early start

Our flexible options allow you to extend the half day with an earlier start or later finish.

Snacks: Provide your own or a small additional charge


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Holiday
Club

Outside school terms, we run our holiday club, offering a range of fun activities including arts and crafts, baking, and regular outings to explore the beautiful surroundings of Silkstone Village.

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Free Government Childcare Hours from 2 Years Old

Utilise your eligible government 2+/3+ free childcare hours towards any of our term time sessions

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Meet the Practitioners

Experts in giving your children the best start

Laura
Corbett

Deputy Manager

Kaitlyn Froggat

3rd In Charge

Sarah
Griffiths

Pre-School Practitioner

Corinne Whittaker

Pre-School Practitioner

Sally
Hughes

Pre-School Practitioner

Age-specific activities for every stage

Settling Sessions

We offer a structured staged transition for all children starting Pre-School.

We invite all children to attend for 3 short 1 hour sessions, but we recognise all children are individuals and settling sessions can be tailored to meet all needs.

This approach allows children to become settled and comfortable in the environment.




2 – 3 Years

We offer a range of fun resources and activities as we help them to develop in the prime areas of learning.

These include:

* Communication & Learning,
* Personal, Social, Emotional & Physical Development.

We  have core books and rhymes specifically aimed at our younger children.


Preschool 3 – 4 Years

We start to prepare our children for their transition to school life.

We continue building on their prime areas whilst also providing activities which will help them develop their literacy and maths skills, increase their knowledge of the world around them and also to encourage the children to experiment with the expressive arts and design.

We promote independence and invite the children to participate in more adult led activities as they prepare for school.

Our Pre-School Values

Our unique and intimate setting fosters a close-knit preschool family where we promote our core values.

We Are Kind
We Listen
We Are Honest
We Look After Property
We Are Gentle
Daily Activities

Designed to help children realise their potential

Circle Time

We use small group circle times daily to help children develop their Personal, Social and Emotional skills. These are tailored to children’s ages and stages of development and encourage the children to become confident in sharing thoughts and opinions.

Continuous Provision

We follow a daily schedule as children learn through routine and repetition.

We have daily mark-making, malleable and sand play, construction, a small world section, a home corner, dressing up, and a reading area.

Our small world resources are rotated to fit in with children’s current interests and we have a role play area that is changed regularly. We also do lots of special seasonal activities.

Healthy Eating

We have a practitioner who works with parents to promote healthy eating. We have a weekly snack menu consisting of a variety of healthy choices. We also operate a healthy lunch box policy. We complete activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. 

Outdoor Play

Our garden area is adjacent to our main playroom, which allows during free play times, the children to free-flow and choose to learn outdoors. Our balancing equipment and physical activities promote the development of gross motor skills.

EYFS

Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory requirements.

We have a wide range of policies and procedures to ensure we meet all welfare requirements. Our curriculum is followed to meet all the learning requirements.

We share the curriculum with our parents as children join and they have the opportunity to meet regularly with their child’s key person to discuss their child’s development.

Values

Here at Pre-School, we promote respect, enthusiasm, tolerance and a love of learning along with the British Values which encourage children to develop the skills to be responsible citizens.

We encourage the children to be part of the local community by taking them out on walks, visiting the local shops and places of interest, and also taking part in village events.

What our parents say
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Silkstone Pre-School has been nothing short of outstanding in the time our son has been in attendance.

They provide such a lovely environment for the children to learn, grow and explore. You can tell that there is genuine thought & care put into the organisation of the setting.

I highly recommend Silkstone Pre-School to anyone in the area!

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More than just a Pre-School

We are a family away from home!

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