Zebedee Pre-school is situated in the Shotgate Community Hall and has been running for over 40 years. It has been under the current owner and management since 2009. We aim to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all children and their families. We offer a high ratio of adults to children to ensure that children are able to experience a wide variety of activities each session.
They are given opportunities to express their creativity through role play, small world toys, painting and music. They begin to understand maths through simple counting games, songs, construction and sorting. Self-confidence and independence are promoted through large physical activities. Outdoor play and snack time are used to encourage healthy choices.
They are given opportunities to express their creativity through role play, small world toys, painting and music. They begin to understand maths through simple counting games, songs, construction and sorting. Self-confidence and independence are promoted through large physical activities. Outdoor play and snack time are used to encourage healthy choices.
Services
The provision for children's development and learning is guided by The Early Years Foundation Stage (2012). Our provision reflects the four key themes and seven areas of learning and development. Children start to learn about the world around them from the moment they are born.
The care and education offered by our setting helps children to continue to do this by providing all of the children with interesting activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.For each area, the level of progress that children are expected to have attained at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage is defined by the Early Learning Goals.
The care and education offered by our setting helps children to continue to do this by providing all of the children with interesting activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.For each area, the level of progress that children are expected to have attained at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage is defined by the Early Learning Goals.
This may be paid by cash, cheque or bank transfer. Please ask for details. Failure to pay for sessions may result in places being withdrawn. Please talk to us if you are experiencing problems with payment of sessions as we may be able to arrange different payment options. All children are entitled to receive universal funding, the term following their 3rd birthday, for up to 15 hours per week for a maximum of 38 weeks.
Zebedee Pre-school is a fully inclusive setting able to meet the needs of children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The setting is in a fully accessible community hall, with an accessible bathroom, changing facilities and large car park.
The setting has an experienced and knowledgeable workforce, with two experienced SENCO's (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator) who support children, parents and staff to assess, plan and implement programmes to help each child reach their full potential.They also liaise with other professionals involved in the child's care and attend meetings to ensure continuity of care.
The setting has an experienced and knowledgeable workforce, with two experienced SENCO's (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator) who support children, parents and staff to assess, plan and implement programmes to help each child reach their full potential.They also liaise with other professionals involved in the child's care and attend meetings to ensure continuity of care.
Our school is situated at the Community Hall in Shotgate, Wickford. The Pre-School opens five days a week during school term times. Opening times are from 9am to midday Monday to Friday, and from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of early education for two, three and four year old children.
