Equal opportunities
We are an equal opportunities group open to all children of 2 to 5 years of age but unfortunatley we do not have wheelchair access.
Special needs
We welcome children with special needs to the pre-school, after discussion between parents and staff, and we will do our best to accommodate them in every way.
Fees
Details of fees can be found on the Times and Costs page.
Security
The main door to the premises is locked during the session for the
children's safety. On top of a full registration we operate a self-registration system,
whereby the children put their name cards on a hook at the beginning of a session,
and return it to a member of staff at the end. This enables us to know which
children are present, and also helps the children with name recognition. All
visitors are asked to sign in/out of the Visitors Book. If anyone other than
the usual parent/carer is collecting a child, this information should be written
in the Visitors Book and mentioned to a member of staff. In an emergency during
a pre-school session, please contact a member of staff on the mobile;
Sally Lewis 07773 011321
Discipline Policy
At Seagry Pre-school we do not believe in physical discipline, shouting,
intimidation or humiliation to deal with unacceptable behaviour.
A disruptive child will be taken to one side and 'calmed' by talking the problem
through.
We would like to emphasise that the high ratio of adult to child supervision
contributes significantly to the smooth running of the Pre-school.
Complaints Procedure
We hope your child is happy with us at the pre-school, but should a concern arise
please speak to the Supervisor first and the Chairperson second in writing, if
the concern is unresolved.
Any approach made to the Staff or Committee will be dealt with in the strictest
confidence.
Terms and Conditions
Once regular attendance is agreed with the Supervisor, payment of fees is expected
within the first 3 weeks of a half term that the child attends.
Half a term's notice in writing is required if a child will no longer be attending
Pre-school or for any reduction in days attended.
In the case of absence, payment will be due as usual, but in the case of prolonged
absence (ie over 2 week), payments will be at the discretion of the Committee and
half of the fees are needed to retain the place.
A child may not attend the pre-school until their registration form has
been completed and returned to the Supervisor.
In case of absence, for whatever reason please notify the Supervisor especially
with a warning in case of an infectious disease (eg chickenpox).
If your child has been unwell or sick the day before then please do not send your
child to Pre-school for at least 48 hours, especially after vomiting or diarrhoea.
Please do not send an infectious child to Pre-school in the best interests of
everybody.
A parent/carer of every child attending Pre-school is expected to take their turn
on the Duty Rota to maintain the necessary adult/staff ratio (depending on the
number of children on the register at the time).
If unable to do so for any reason, it is necessary for the parent/carer to arrange
for a substitute so that the required number of adults are present at Pre-school
for each session. Please make sure that the Supervisor is aware of any changes to
the Duty Rota and alter the copy of the Rota displayed on the notice board.
Should any parent be unable to take their turn on the Rota and area unable to
find a replacement, they must inform the Supervisor as soon as possible so that
cover can be arranged.
Pregnant mothers have the right to withdraw from the Rota if they so wish, but
should inform the Supervisor and the Rota and Admissions Secretary. Nursing
mothers are normally put back on the Rota when their baby is 12 months old
(providing their older child is still attending pre-school).
Please be prompt in bringing your child, as late arrivals disrupt the session and
unsettle children already attending. Also please be prompt when collecting your
child as a child can often become distressed if parents are late. Thank you.
