Rated Good by Ofsted
Rated Good by Ofsted · Ages 2 to 5
Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm, term time
Newlands Church, Crawley Green Road, LU2 9TE
Pre-school for 2 year olds
Children can join us from their second birthday. Small groups, a key person and lots of play help them settle and grow in confidence.
You stay for the first few sessions, and we take things slowly until your child is happy.
We change nappies throughout the day. Pop nappies and wipes in your child’s Wigmore string bag and we will look after the rest.
Between 24 and 36 months we write a progress check with you, so any extra support starts early.
Their own things
Every child gets their own Wigmore string bag. Fill it up with spare clothes, nappies and wipes, and it comes back and forth each day.
A tray with their name on, for their things and everything they make.
A named peg for their coat and bag, so they know exactly where their things live.
Packed lunches go straight into our chilled lunch trolley and stay cool until lunchtime.
Two is a big year for language. We fill the day with stories, songs, rhymes and chatter, use picture cards to help children say what they need, and lend books to take home. Ofsted noted how well our staff build children’s language and love of books.
When you are ready to start at home, tell your key person. We will use the same words and routine here, keep spare clothes handy and celebrate every success with your child.
Working parents can get up to 30 hours, and some families get 15 hours for extra support. Check your eligibility.
Questions
Yes. Children can join us from their second birthday.
Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week, and some families get 15 hours through 2-year-old funding for extra support. Paid places are also available.
No. We change nappies throughout the day. Please send nappies and wipes in your child’s Wigmore string bag. When you start potty training at home, we will do the same here.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage ratios for 2 year olds, which allow fewer children per adult than for older children, so younger children get more adult time.
Lots of 2 year olds are still finding their words. Stories, songs and chatting through play help, and if we think extra help would be useful we will talk to you and, with your agreement, involve speech and language support.
Come and see us
It takes less than a minute. We will call you to arrange a time that suits you.
