We are a registered charity preschool, run by an elected Committee of volunteers, mostly made up of parents/carers, family members of children attending our Pre-School. The Committee work in tandem with the Pre-School staff to ensure the smooth running of our Pre-School and playgroup. We depend very much on the goodwill of parents/carers and their involvement with the Pre-School whether it be helping out occasionally or joining our committee.
Each volunteer member of the Committee will bring different skills which are invaluable to the running of our Pre-Schools. Committee members have worked, or do work, in various industries, however it is important to know that to be a committee member you do not need any direct experience to make a difference.
Each volunteer member of the Committee will bring different skills which are invaluable to the running of our Pre-Schools. Committee members have worked, or do work, in various industries, however it is important to know that to be a committee member you do not need any direct experience to make a difference.
Services
Here's how we support and extend children's learning in our preschool and here are some suggestions on how you can support at home. We give the children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves and to speak and listen in a range of situations.
Support for Parents with Children with additional needs Crackerjacks charity can support parents with grants, respite and other information regarding their child's needs. This is in line with a new Code of Practice which can be found in its entirety here. The new Code of Practice focuses on providing the right support for children and young people from 0 to 25 who have a special educational need and / or a disability.
At St Osmund's Preschool children are at the centre of what we do and we believe that children learn best when they are interested, inquisitive and engaged, which at this age and stage of development, is best achieved through play. Play gives children the opportunity to explore their own interests, enquire, plan and take risks.
To support Public Health England's recommendation, we ensure that children clean their teeth after lunch. Did you know that 27% of children will have tooth decay by the time they are 5 years old? This can so easily be prevented, and health experts are questioning why the rates of the disease in children aged three to five are so worryingly high.
Yoga has many benefits for children such as helping to increase balance, coordination and core strength. It can also aid relaxation and promote a sense of achievement. Yoga is performed through a story as well as playing yoga games. This helps children to trust, have more confidence and self-esteem as well as problem solving and working in partners or as a team.
Reviews (9)
Lavon Straker Ross
Oct 02, 2019
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Molly Cook
Jul 15, 2019
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Selina Hg
Mar 08, 2019
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All my 3 children attend St Osmund’s and absolutely love it - for us, it’s a home from home experience and we can rest assure our children are being very well looked after in a warm, safe, happy and stimulating environment by highly skilled and attentive staff. We frequently use the holiday clubs too which are great and filled with a variety of activities to suit everyone and all weathers! Highly recommended childcare setting that we could not do without!!
Cecilia Lind
Mar 08, 2019
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James Hughes
Mar 08, 2019
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Fantastic preschool, my son loves it and his progress has been great. They are challenging him to do things that our older son (who went somewhere else) only started in reception so it's great to see him so engaged.
Both our boys use their after school clubs and love it. Would recommend to any parent!
Both our boys use their after school clubs and love it. Would recommend to any parent!
Emma Louise Pearce
Mar 07, 2019
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Katie Maguire
Feb 27, 2019
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I personally would highly recommended st Osmunds preschool, without this setting and the staff my children wouldn’t be where they are now in the school lives, especially my son!, Both my children attended, an most definitely will be sending my 3rd. They loved their time at the preschool, an still today talk about the days they spent at the preschool and the trips they went on, years later!
James Hughes
Dec 06, 2017
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Trudy Surman
Nov 18, 2016
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