Willow Tree Pre-School
Prospectus
2015/16
“Children are born ready, able and eager to learn. They actively reach out to
interact with other people, and in the world around them”.
(EYFS, Development Matters, 2012)
Who we are
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Willow Tree Pre-school is a non-profit organisation that was established in 1990 by a small
group of parents whose dedication and interest in pre-school education laid the foundations for
the group we have today. Their insistence upon good quality equipment and care, together with
an enthusiastic and determined approach to the changing needs of our community remains an
underlying aim of the parents who now manage the group. Willow Tree Managers are on the
partnership board of the Langley Green and Ifield Children and Family centre, where we contribute and receive information and support for all our children and families.
Where you can find us
We now have four settings in Langley Green, Ifield West, Ifield and
Cherry Lane serving and celebrating our diverse and multi-cultural families within the
communities. We have ‘Willow Woody’ Forest School sessions at Cherry Lane Adventure
Playground led by Forest School trained staff, providing holistic outside learning experiences.
All settings take children from 2 to 4.
Ifield Community Centre
Ifield Drive
Ifield
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 0BL 01293 537400
Langley Green Centre
Stagelands
Langley Green
Crawley
W Sussex
RH11 7PF 01293 537400
Ifield West Community Centre
Dobbins Place
Ifield West
Crawley
W Sussex
RH11 0P 01293 270107
Cherry Lane Adventure Playground
Cherry Lane
Langley Green
Crawley West Sussex
RH11 7NX 01293 516873
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What we can offer
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For all children we have a well trained team of staff lead by Early Years Professionals. We can
offer your child the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. We know that all children develop and learn in different ways, and we ensure that within
our provision we provide good quality experiences for all children, including children with special
education needs and disabilities.
Through respect for each child’s ethnicity, culture, religion, home language, family background,
learning difficulties, disabilities or gender we work within the Early Years Foundation Stage 2012
(EYFS) framework to support your child’s individual development pathway.
By providing support, stimulating resources and rich learning opportunities, children are
encouraged through their self initiated play and adult led activities, to take risks safely
and explore their world around them. This they do through a daily flexible routine which is displayed for you to see.
Development
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We want your child to feel happy and safe with us at Willow Tree Pre School, and from the start
your child will be assigned a key person who will help ensure that, in partnership with you, their
care is tailored to meet their individual needs.
Your child’s key person will also maintain a journal detailing their achievements during their time
with us, and will liaise with you regularly to ensure that your child has appropriate goals and next
steps to promote their development. This is part of the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage
Guidance which ensures that your child receives a broad range of knowledge and skills that will
provide the right foundation for future progress through school, education and life.
Session Times
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Langley Green Setting
Day
Am Session
Pm Session
Monday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Tuesday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Wednesday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Thursday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Friday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Ifield West Setting
Day
Am Session
-
Pm Session
-
11.45
11.45
--
2.45
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Thursday
8.45
Closed
-
11.45
Friday
8.45
-
11.45
Monday
8.45
Tuesday
Wednesday
11.45
Closed
-
2.45
11.45
-
2.45
Ifield Drive Setting
Day
Am Session
Pm Session
Monday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Tuesday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Wednesday
8.45
-
11.45
Thursday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
Friday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
Closed
-
2.45
2.45
Cherry Lane Adventure Playground
Day
Am Session
Pm Session
Monday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Tuesday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Wednesday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Thursday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Friday
8.45
-
11.45
11.45
-
2.45
Afterschool care
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At the Cherry Lane setting we also provide extended pre-school and After School care until
5:30pm Monday to Friday. This is payable at £5 per hour, please call Cherry Lane on 01293 516873 to enquire.
Little Willows
We have two stay and play sessions for parents with babies and young children. One at Cherry
Lane Adventure playground at 9:30am to 11:30am, term time and one at the Ifield West setting
which is 9:30am to 11:30am all year. New mothers and mothers to be are all welcome to attend
these groups that are led by experienced Willow Tree staff. Feel free to come along at anytime,
We’re a friendly and welcoming group.
If you would like further information then please ring Rachel or Christine on 01293 516873.
Parental/Carer involvement
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As part of the Pre-School It is important for you to feel that you can as a parent/carer be part of
and play an active part in this exciting phase of your child’s life.
At Willow Tree Pre School we value your input and support in the many different
experiences that we like to offer to the children. Including visits to theatres, museums, farms,
Pre-School activities and our adventure days at Cherry Lane.
As a registered charity the committee ensures that we provide a high quality service that works
in partnership with parents/carers, other professionals and our local community. Our committee members are elected by the parents of the children who attend the setting. The elections
take place at our Annual General Meeting, and the committee is responsible for- employing and
managing the staff, managing the setting’s finances, policy and procedure writing, fundraising,
organising events and of course baking cakes.
Come and meet us
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Please feel welcome to come in and have a look around any of the settings, this will allow you
some time to see the children at play, talk to the staff and get a ‘feel’ about the Pre-school setting. Some children are eligible for 2 year Government funding. (please ask staff or the children
and family centre for more information).
At the present time the government are paying for children to attend for 15 hours per week,
(from the term after they are three). Alternatively the fees are £15 per session (3 hours).
Children are eligible for a funded place as follows:
• Spring Term
- children whose third birthday occurs before 1st January
• Summer Term - children whose third birthday occurs before 1st April
• Autumn Term - children whose third birthday occurs before 1st September
Children who are eligible for a funded place under Local Authority provisions are offered
5 sessions per week (Depending on availability).
Meet The Staff
We are here to ensure that your child’s early years are exciting, stimulating and fun.
Come and join us!
www.willowtreepreschoolcrawley.com
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