About Us

Whitchurch Under Fives Preschool is a committee run, non-profit-making setting which has a charitable status. We opened our doors in 1984 to families in the BS14 postcode. We are situated next door to Wansdyke Primary School, open term time only. We are OFSTED registered and can take a maximum of 30 children. The setting chooses to run at a maximum of 19 children to be able to offer an enhanced ratio in order to provide stimulating child-centred provision. We have a minimum of three members of staff on duty per session, this includes a manager or deputy. We offer a variety of sessions for three and four-year olds; 8:30/9am starts with a 3:30/4pm finish. If eligible, families are able to access 30 hour funding.

As a registered charity we have a committee of current and former parents who are actively involved in the running of the setting. We hold regular committee meetings to discuss and reflect on the runnings of the setting. Joining the committee gives families the opportunity to make a difference to their child’s early years education.

We have a team of committed practitioners. Sam is our Qualified Early Years Teacher and oversees the curriculum. Holly also holds Early Years Teacher Status and is our setting SENCo and Faye is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Holly is also completing the Level 3 SENCo Award with the Portage and Inclusion team. Miss Karen and Miss Kelly make up our teaching team and have minimum level 3 NVQ/Diplomas in Child Care and Development and are trained in paediatric first aid and child protection. Our staff team are always furthering their professional development to extend their knowledge and understanding dependent on our current cohorts needs.

Each child/family are allocated a ‘key person’ who will plan to encourage and monitor learning development through the child’s interests using the non-statutory guidance ‘development matters’. We work in partnership with families to gain a greater understanding of each child and aim to make learning enjoyable, relevant, and fun for everyone. Each child has a learning diary which monitors and records their progress and achievements. The learning diary is regularly shared with families throughout the academic year and parents are encouraged to contribute to their child’s achievements from home.

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Our Vision

Every Child Matters

Our vision at Whitchurch Under Five’s is that every child’s individuality is celebrated. Through activities linking to each child's interests and being good role models, we support your child to develop a sense of right and wrong, to build their confidence and self-esteem and also encourage and celebrate our British Values. A child needs to feel happy and confident to be able to engage in their learning environment.
We aim to:
Offer a friendly, safe and happy place to learn through play
Encourage independent choices and value their opinions and experiences
Support children to explore their own strengths and assess their own risks including the physical environment
Develop positive learning attitudes in preparation for school
Model and support all stages of communication, encouraging each child to become a confident communicator
Every child and their family to be supported and have a positive experience