Kirk Merrington Pre-School

We offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’.

We are a Pre-School Playgroup located in Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor. We have a team of qualified dedicated staff and aim to provide a happy, safe and fun learning environment for all children.

To find out more about help with childcare costs please visit www.durham.gov.uk/childcarecosts

When is it on?

Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Session information
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm

Who to contact

Contact name
Mrs Corrinne West
Contact position
Pre School Manager
Telephone
01388 811 842
E-mail
kirkmerringtonpreschool@outlook.com

Where to go

Name
Community Centre
Address
Kirk Merrington Pre School
Blue House Estate
Kirk Merrington
Spennymoor
County Durham
Postcode
DL16 7JD

Other details

Age range
2 - 5 years

Availability

Childcare availability
Term time
Free 3/4 yr places
Yes
Free 2 yr places
Yes
Will be providing 30 hours
Yes

Special provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - Wheelchair accessible.
Cultural provisions
Yes
Special diets
No - Packed lunch provided by parents.
Special needs access
Yes
Special needs experience
Speech and language problems
Allergies
Asthma

Other details

School drop off/collection
Last Ofsted inspection grade
Good
Ofsted report
View the latest Ofsted inspection report

Local Offer

Local Offer description

We have Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) who have been on relevant up to date training and are willing and happy to attend extra training necessary to meet all the children's needs. We thrive in supporting and sharing relevant information with parents/carers, ensuring individual needs of children is taken into account and additional support is given when needed.

Contact name
Michelle Longstaff or Laura Braley
Contact telephone
01388 811 842
Contact email
kirkmerringtonpreschool@outlook.com

How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?

How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?

We have a SEN policy in place. We follow guidelines from the SEN Code of practice and SEN and disability in Early years toolkit.

How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?

How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?

Planning is appropriate for all children considering children's individual needs, abilities and interests.

Children are offered hands-on activities that match a child's curiosity, interest, level of challenge and style of learning.

Children are often given the opportunity to participate in open ended activities that allow a child to explore and lead their own learning.

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?

As a pre-school we welcome all services into our setting to access, gain awareness and provide support for individual children.

Our SENCO accesses the SEND service for further information and attends termly SEND business meetings to ensure we have the most up to date information.

We are awaiting to be allocated a Health Visitor.

What training have the staff supporting children with SEND had, or are having?

What training have the staff supporting children with SEND had, or are having?

The SENCO staff have over 20 years experience with SEN.

Staff have attended SEN training and attend termly SEND meetings to gain up to date information.

Staff are always willing and eager to attend relevant training courses.

How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)

How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)

The pre-school can be accessed by a small step into the main building leading to two rooms which are joined by a door

We have small toilets and hand basins appropriate for children to access themselves. 

There is a large step into the garden area with a slight hill down to the grass area.

How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?

How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?

We have a good relationship with the Primary School across the road - attending the school to see the Christmas performance and access the library area.

Before transition occurs, regular visits to school to play and access the Reception class will be planned with the SENCO.

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Address: Kirk Merrington Pre School  Blue House Estate  Kirk Merrington  Spennymoor  County Durham

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