We are a committee and charity run Pre-School, on the grounds of Briary Primary School. We are based at the back of the car park in a lovely big log cabin with two great outdoor areas. We offer spaces for children age two years old to five years old and run term time only.
At Briary Pre-School we follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework to ensure every child's early years experiences are happy, active, exciting, fun and secure; and support their development, care and learning needs.Briary Pre-School is open term time only - 38 weeks of the year. Lunch club is run between 11.30 am and 12.30 pm which unfortunately is not included within funded hours.
At Briary Pre-School we follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework to ensure every child's early years experiences are happy, active, exciting, fun and secure; and support their development, care and learning needs.Briary Pre-School is open term time only - 38 weeks of the year. Lunch club is run between 11.30 am and 12.30 pm which unfortunately is not included within funded hours.
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I am the SENCo, co-ordinating support for children with a range of difficulties and Designated Safeguarding Lead. I live in Greenhill with my husband and family, I have two children, my son who is now 22 and my daughter who is 26, and our lovely dogs. I previously worked as an Education Officer in an advertising and public relations company for the dairy industry, in the heart of London for 20 years.
Children start to learn about the world around them from the moment they are born. The care and education offered by our pre-school 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. There are seven areas of learning and development that must shape educational programmes in early year's pre-schools.
At Briary Pre-School all staff are trained in the principles of ECAT (Every Child A Talker). Here are 10 top tips to hep support and develop your child's communication. Get the child's attention first - get down to the child's level and engage their attention before speaking or asking a question. Young children find it difficult to listen and carry on with an activity at the same time.
Tapestry is an online system that the Pre-School uses for the children's learning journeys. Instead of the children having books, that the staff write their observations and stick in photos in, it is now all done online. This means that you the parents and carers can view your child's learning journey whenever you like to see how your child is getting on at the Pre-School.
As a Pre-School, we are trying to promote healthier eating and a good balance diet in the Pre-School and outside of the Pre-School. As a setting, we now follow ideas from the Food Champion workshop. Nicola Wheeler (Deputy Manager) completed intense training with Food Champion and have cascaded it to all staff members on staff development days so every staff member is aware.
Reviews (9)
Hilary Jane Roberts
May 19, 2021
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Lovely pre school and staff my little boy loves it and always go’s on about all the lovely stuff he does in the day and can’t wait to go to school in the mornings he has learnt so much and the staff have great communication with parents and always there to help with any problems I would highly recommend this preschool
Dean Wingrove
May 19, 2021
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Claire Kelly
May 05, 2021
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Garry Stephen Karate Gilbert
Oct 26, 2020
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My granddaughter attended, Carol smith the pre school manager recognised some behavioural concerns, she championed to get her all the right help, nothing was to much trouble, Carol and Nicola Wheeler worked really hard with and for Faith, it has been a long hard slog, I cannot express enough the commitment these two ladies. worked hard for the best… outcome for faith they are diamonds, and will go that extra they will forever been held in our highest esteem. Thank you Garry, Sharon and especially your student Faith I would promote Briary Pre School for their commitment to the well being
Hayley Benn
Jul 21, 2020
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My son has been at Briary Pre- school since he was 2 and is now ready for 'big school'. He has enjoyed it so much that he doesn't want to leave.
All the staff are amazing and really care about every child. They go above and beyond to support not only the children but the parents aswell.
We would definitely recommend Briary Pre- school and want to thank them for all they have done.
All the staff are amazing and really care about every child. They go above and beyond to support not only the children but the parents aswell.
We would definitely recommend Briary Pre- school and want to thank them for all they have done.
Zoe Simmons
May 07, 2020
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Briary pre school is great when my daughter started last year I was so worried about leaving my baby girl and every single member of staff has made me & my daughter feel at ease. carol is a great manager and if ever you have any problems regarding the pre school shes more than happy to help you thank you briary.
Steve Kreeger
Dec 08, 2018
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Zoe Dordoy
Jul 31, 2018
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Vicky Evans
Jul 16, 2018
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