Prospectus
2014
Cross in Hand CEP School
Sheepsetting Lane
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 0XG
01435 866268
[email protected]
Registered Charity No. 1033177
About us
Sheepsetting Pre-School provides sessional care for 2– 5 year olds
within a purpose built building set in the grounds of Cross-in-Hand CE
School in the market town of Heathfield, East Sussex. We provide a
safe and stimulating environment, both inside and outside which
promotes learning and socialisation through play.
Staff are aware that their own friendliness, care and courtesy provide
a positive model for the children. Care is taken to endorse desirable
behaviour and unacceptability of misbehaviour made clear immediately
by explanation and not personal blame. Visitors will note that we work
hard to promote social skills, including the art of learning to share,
showing kindness and being helpful towards other people.
Staff
At Sheepsetting Pre-School we believe that our most valuable asset is
our fully qualified team, who are:Jo Baldock (BTEC/NAMCW & NVQ 4 CCLD) Supervisor
Anita Saunders (NVQ 3CCLD SENCo, Health & Safety) Deputy
Supervisor
Stacy Blake (NVQ 3 CCLD)
Debra Brown (CYPW Diploma level 3Health & Safety) Deputy
Supervisor
Lucy Jones (NVQ 3 CCLD) SENCo
Alison Foley (BTEC EYC&E level 3) SENCo
Each day there is a member of staff who holds a Paediatric First Aid
Certificate, with one holding a certificate in Emergency First Aid at
work
Session times
Monday – Thursday
Morning session 9am – 12pm
Afternoon session 12pm – 3pm
(children have their lunch at the beginning of this session)
All day session 9am – 3pm
Friday – Rising 5’s
Morning session 9am – 12pm
This session is a more structured experience and is only available to
children currently attending the Pre-school and who will be starting
Reception class the following Autumn.
Our fees are currently:
£12.00 per session
£24.00 for all day
School Lunches can be ordered in at a cost of £2.00 per day
Funded Children
The term after your child is 3 years old they become eligible to access
15 free hours of childcare. This is funded through a government
grant called the Early Years Education Entitlement (EYEE). You can
claim the total of these hours across two settings.
To claim these hours at the start of each funding period you will need
to complete a Parental Agreement. On your first claim you will need to
provide your children Birth Certificate or Passport.
Non Funded Children
There is a £20 Registration Fee which includes a Polo or Sweatshirt.
Typical session
 Free play (inside and outside)
 We operates a snack bar for 45 minutes in each session – We
offer a variety of fruit, vegetables and carbohydrate)
 Outside or physical activities
 Focused adult led activity
 Story time, circle time and singing
 A collection password system will be set up with you in order that
your child is collected safely at the appropriate time.
The setting is set up to support child – initiated activities, with no
emphasis on an ‘end product’. We follow the Early Years Foundation
Stage Curriculum (EYFS). It is a comprehensive statutory
framework that sets the standards for the learning, development and
care of children from birth to five. It covers three prime areas of
learning and four specific areas of learning these are listed below with
some examples of activities which encourge development within these
area.
Prime Areas
Personal and Social and Emotional Development
Physical Development
Communication and Language
Specific Areas
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
At all times we maintain a 1:4 adult to child ratio for the 2 year olds
and a 1:8 ratio for 3 – 5year olds.
Key Person
Each child will have a key person allocated to them who takes extra
time to observe and interact with your child. They will keep records of
your child’s learning which will be shared with you at regular intervals.
In the year before your child attends school they are known as ‘Rising
5’s’. These children will sometimes be encouraged to participate in
more structured activities either individually or within a small group,
e.g. letter and number games, name recognition, turn taking games.
These focused activities help support your child’s transition into the
Reception Year.
We also visit the library within Cross in Hand school once a week.
Children with Additional Needs (SEN)
Our SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) is Jo Baldock. If
you have any queries or questions relating to any additional or special
needs that your child may have then please speak to Jo. The PreSchool liaise and work closely with outside agencies with the aim of
being able to provide specific support for children with additional
needs.
Every child is seen as an individual learner and staff ensure that your
child is supported and challenged appropriately to their ability in order
that they reach their full potential
Committee
We are a committee run Pre-school. The committee is responsible for
writing and reviewing Pre-School policies, fundraising, employment of
staff and strategic decisions. They meet about once a month and
consist of a Chairperson, a Secretary, a Treasurer and any number of
general committee members. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held
in the Autumn term to re-elect and nominate existing and new members.
It is a great way to become actively involved in the Pre-school.
Policies and Procedures
All copies or our policies are available for parents and carers on
request.
We are a registered charity and a member of the Pre-School Learning
Alliance (PLA).
We are monitored and regulated by Ofsted. In February 2012 we were
rated as ‘good’ with the effectiveness of our engagement with parents
and carers as ‘outstanding’.
Please note: Attendance at Sheepsetting Pre-School does not
automatically guarantee your child’s admission into Cross in Hand CEP
School on reaching school age. Normal county application procedures
need to be undertaken for all children attending their preschool
provision. Website: www.eastsussex.gov/schooladmissions