Brington & Whilton Pre-school is situated in a quiet rural village. The group takes full advantage of this countryside location and nature walks and village outings are an important part of the curriculum.
The Pre-school is registered with the Northampton Early Years Development and Child Care Partnership and provides structured activities for children aged 2 years 6 months to 5 years. The group receives funding for 3 year olds in the term after they are 3 and all 4 year olds.
The Pre-school structures activities around the six recommended Early Years Foundation Stage. These are:
Children are given the opportunity to learn by playing with a wide variety of activities including:
Children are provided with a snack (which varies with the current topic) and a drink of milk or water during all sessions. Water is available at all times during Pre-School.
The Pre-school endeavours to take regular walks in the village making use of the outside space. The group visits a local farm at lambing time and a summer outing at the end of the summer term is usually arranged.
Monday 7th September 2009 – Pre-school Opens
Friday 23rd October 2009 – Pre-school Closes
7 weeks : 21 sessions
Half Term
Wednesday 4th November 2009 – Pre-school Opens
Friday 18th December 2009 – Pre-school Closes
7 weeks : 20 sessions
Christmas Holidays
Wednesday 6th January 2010 – Pre-school Opens
Friday 12th February 2010 – Pre-school Closes
6 weeks : 17 sessions
Half Term
Monday 22nd February 2010 – Pre-school Opens
Wednesday 31st March 2010 – Pre-school Closes
6 weeks : 17 sessions
Easter Holidays
Monday 19th April 2010 - Pre-school Opens
Monday 3rd May 2010 - Closed for Bank Holiday for May Day
Friday 28th May 2010 – Pre-school Closes
6 weeks : 17 sessions
Half Term
Monday 7th June 2010 – Pre-school Opens
Friday 23rd July 2010 – Pre-school Closes
7 weeks : 21 sessions
Total Weeks = 39 , Total Sessions = 113
NOTE: These dates are subject to change
Sessions are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (during term time). These run from 9.30am to 1.00pm on Monday and Wednesday when children stay for packed lunch and Friday 9.30am to 12noon. At collection time, parents/carers are requested to wait outside the hall until the session has ended.
In the last half of the summer term, the Pre-school sessions on Fridays are held at Brington Primary School to enable the children to familiarise themselves with a school environment. Children are invited to attend this session even if they will not be attending Brington School.
The Pre-school manager is Mrs Jenny Holman
In the first instance please contact the Pre-school manager Mrs Jenny Holman
Fees are currently £6.75 per session for children under 3 and £8.75 for children over 3. Lunch sessions cost £2.25 which is payable half-termly in advance. No reduction of fees can be given for illness or holidays. One month’s notice must be given for a child leaving or full fees in lieu of notice must be paid. Children eligible for 3 and 4 year funding will only be billed for weeks not included within the grant and the lunch sessions.
The Manager and two members of staff support each Pre-school sessions. Parents are welcome to support us at any time they wish. A committee runs the Pre-school and all parents are invited to become members. Meetings are held approximately once a term. The group is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and as a charity has adopted the PLA Constitution.
Please notify the Manager or a staff member if someone other than the parent or usual carer is to collect the child. This should be written in the Collection Book.
If your child has any problems, medical or otherwise, please discuss these with a member of staff.
The group operates under a number of policies including Equal Opportunities, Child Protection and an Admission policy. Policies are on the notice board for your reference.
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Early Years Setting Prospectus
"I cannot praise Brington and Whilton pre-school highly enough. A nurturing stimulating environment which allows all children to grow and learn under the guidance of superb staff." A Hathaway (Parent - July 09)
"I think the nurturing environment at pre-school and the individual care and attention given to the children, particularly the youngsters is exceptional." T Cowen (Parent - July 09)
"My son absolutely loved Pre-school and I loved the friendliness and cosiness of the Pre-school." P Dominici (Parent - July 09)
"Individual needs and requirements are known and respected and excellent relationships have been formed between staff, children and their peers"
"Staff work extremely well together and demonstrate a clear commitment to developing the service."
"Excellent levels of communication take place between parents and practitioners, which ensures children's ever changing needs are effectively met."
