Ladybird Preschool Prospectus Welcome to Ladybird Preschool! This prospectus will tell you all about us.

Contents Ladybird Preschool Prospectus.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Section I: Our aims ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

What parents liked best about Ladybirds: ............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Section II: The Early Years Foundation Stage ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Play is vital for children. Quite literally. ...................................................................................................................................................................5

How does the Early Years Foundation Stage work? ..............................................................................................................................5

How do you know how your child’s doing? ..........................................................................................................................................................5

Section III: Educational Programme Policy ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Statement of Intent .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Unique Child ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Positive Relationships.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Effective Teaching ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Observation, Assessment and Planning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Enabling Environments ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Learning and Development ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Areas of Learning and Development .................................................................................................................................................................................8

Section IV: Freeflow arrangements ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Section V: Your child’s keyworker ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Main duties of a keyworker ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Section VI: Hours and Sessions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Hours and sessions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Lunch hour ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Changing hours policy ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Section VII: Fees Policy...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Standard Fees ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

For children receiving government funding .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Vouchers .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Contract............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Bills and Payments ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Payments ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Leaving ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Voluntary contribution .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Section VIII: Food at Ladybirds .......................................................................................................................................................................................................15

Snacks.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Lunch ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Allergies ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Section IX: Finding us ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Section X: Admission Policy ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Section XI: Other Policies ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Section XII: Staff List ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Section XIII: Trustees .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Section I: Our aims At Ladybird Pre-school we strive to create a warm and stimulating environment where learning is fun. We engage in activities that promote and extend children's curiosity and awareness of their world.

Our primary focus is learning through play and exploration. We encourage children to grow in confidence, self-esteem and independence.

We treat each child as an individual who has needs that should be met in an atmosphere that celebrates diversity. We will nurture your child's social and emotional skills. We want children, parents and staff to learn together and for all to develop to their maximum potential.

Aims:

To provide a welcoming environment where every person matters.

To ensure children feel safe and secure in our care.

To enable children to form positive and trusting relationships with their peers and with adults.

To provide experiences for children to explore and learn from.

To provide a range of learning opportunities which support the development of each individual child.

To ensure children, staff and parents have a good understanding of healthy lifestyles.

To work with parents and carers and value their contribution.

To promote a brighter future for us all by developing the potential of the children, parents, staff and community.

What parents liked best about Ladybirds:

“How professional, approachable and caring the staff are. The commitment that everyone

clearly has to make sure the children are well cared for and have fun as well as learning.

The variety of different activities undertaken by the children. The parents evenings and

updates from the staff show a clear understanding of our children which is very

reassuring”

“The friendliness and professional staff. The seamless transition to school and a fun,

happy place to send my children.”

“The staff are fantastic. The facilities are great – especially having the park on hand. The

range of activities are stimulating and varied – especially the lovely garden and water

activities.”

“The happy, supportive and welcoming atmosphere. The wide variety of activities on offer to

the children. My daughter's experience at Ladybirds has been overwhelmingly positive and

I would like to thank all the staff for contributing to this.”

Section II: The Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stages is a framework for learning, development and care for

children from birth to five.

Play is vital for children. Quite literally.

It is through play that babies and young children learn, grow and have fun. It helps

them to understand the world around them and to develop socially and emotionally.

By singing songs, reading together, playing games with letters and numbers, and having

fun with friends gives them a head start. That means not just a happy childhood but it

also helps them with their confidence, so they can handle what life may bring them.

It is not about introducing a curriculum for young children. Or making them read or

write before they’re ready. Quite the reverse. It means being sure each individual child is

learning through high quality play, that’s tailored to them. So they develop at their own

pace, having fun, making friends and learning as they play. Becoming confident, secure

children who, when the time comes, are better prepared for school. Not pushed, not

pressured. But ready to reach their potential!

How does the Early Years Foundation Stage work?

The EYFS has been developed with parents, carers, early years and childcare providers and

academics. It brings together their experience in a clear, straightforward way.

The child is at the centre of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The people who work with

your child will pick up on their interests and abilities, and build on them through play.

They will think for instance, about fun ways to help them develop their language skills.

About what will encourage their creativity. About how they tackle small challenges.

All the while, they’ll make sure that each child in their care is getting the support they

need, and above all is enjoying learning through play.

How do you know how your child’s doing?

Here at Ladybird Preschool we put together information on how your child is doing. We

might take photographs and describe what they have been doing during the session or

week for instance. We keep a folder for each child called a ‘Learning Journey’. This shows

our observations on your child and any special pieces of artwork or writing they may have

done.

Section III: Educational Programme Policy

Statement of Intent

At Ladybird Pre-school we take into account that all children are individuals with their own characteristics and temperament. All children develop and mature at different rates making their progress unique to them. Every area of development – physical, cognitive, linguistic, spiritual, social and emotional, is equally important. Warm, trusting relationships with knowledgeable adults support children’s learning more effectively than any amount of resources.

Unique Child

We understand the processes involved in children’s growth, development and learning, acknowledging that this is a process which cannot be rushed. Children are supported by practitioners to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture; this enables them to develop a positive self image entitling them to enjoy a full life which helps them to take part in society. Practitioners recognise and praise effort as well as achievement so that all children develop positive attitudes to themselves as learners. When children receive warm, responsive care they are more likely to feel secure and valued and to want to contribute to making the rules which make things ‘fair’ for everybody.

Positive Relationships

Parents are children’s first and most enduring educators. When parents and practitioners work together at Ladybird Pre-school, the results have a positive impact on children’s development and learning. Parents are invited to add to planning by informing practitioners of their child’s current interests, visits or events verbally or by adding the information to a spider chart. Children feel a sense of belonging when their parents are also involved within the Pre-school. We strongly believe that a two-way flow of information, knowledge and expertise between parents and practitioners means effective communication. To enable this process to take place we create a warm welcoming environment with approachable practitioners.

Effective Teaching

Teaching means systematically helping children to learn so that they make connections in their learning, are actively led forward, and can reflect on their learning. The more practitioners know about each child, the better they are able to support and extend each child’s learning. Children need and will respond positively to challenges if they have a good relationship with the practitioner and feel confident to try things out. They shouldn’t fear failure or ridicule. Practitioners who really know the children are able to judge when they are ready to be taught new skills.

Practitioners make time to really listen to children’s views and act on them even when they do not match their own, identifying the right moment to intervene and move children’s learning on, by perhaps joining in or asking a question.

Observation, Assessment and Planning

Children are individuals first, each with a unique profile of abilities. Schedules and routines flow with the child’s needs. All planning starts with observing children in order to understand and consider their current interest, development and learning. At Ladybird Pre-school we always follow the same pattern of planning- observe, analyse, and use what we have found out about the children so that we plan for the next steps in their learning. Each child’s learning and development is recorded in a ‘Learning Journey’ file which parents and children are welcome to contribute to as well as other practitioners from other settings. Every child’s learning takes a personal path based on their own individual interests, experiences and the educational programme on offer. A narrative observation is sent out to parents once a term which provided opportunities for sharing information regarding their child’s learning achievements and next steps. Included on the narrative observations are suggestions of activities that can be carried out at home with parents to help extend their child’s learning.

Enabling Environments

The environment supports every child’s learning style through experiences and activities that are challenging but achievable. Children benefit from direct personal participation of activities including those which are predictable, comforting and challenging. Learning is a continuous journey through which children build on all the things they have already experienced and come across new and interesting challenges. Ladybird Pre-school offers a rich and varied environment which supports children’s learning and development. It gives them the confidence to explore and learn in secure and safe, yet challenging indoor and outdoor spaces. Being outdoors has a positive impact on children’s sense of well-being and helps all aspects of children’s development.

Learning and Development

Children’s play reflects their wide ranging and varied interests and preoccupations. Play with peers is important for children’s development for both their social and emotional well-being. In their play children learn at their highest level. Children need time to process their thinking, reflect and modify their learning whether indoors or outdoors to enable them to begin problem solving and making their experiences meaningful. When children have opportunities to play with ideas in different situations and with a variety of resources, they discover connections and come to new and better understandings and ways of doing things. Learning and development will be facilitated through the use of flexible resources, and sensitive intervention of a knowledgeable practitioner, who will scaffold the child’s learning building on what they already know, enhancing their ability to think critically and ask questions.

At Ladybird Pre-school play is valued and is seen as an opportunity for children to rehearse, reorder, and develop ideas and experiences, enabling them to gain the necessary skills required for their future economic well-being. We recognise that children learn through active participation by being engaged with other people, objects, ideas and events for sustained periods of time. As active learners children need to have some independence and control over their learning to keep their interest and to develop their creativity. As children become absorbed in finding out about the world around them through their explorations, investigation and questions they feel a sense of achievement and their self-esteem and confidence grows. As children grow in confidence they learn to make decisions.

Areas of Learning and Development

This educational policy encompasses the ethos of Ladybird Pre-school in that children learn through play. During their play children will experience and develop their skills under six areas of learning:

Personal, Social and Emotional Communication, language and Literacy Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy Knowledge and Understanding of the World Physical Creative

The six areas of learning help practitioners plan the learning environment, activities and experiences providing a framework for children to work towards the Early Learning Goals set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage; Although one activity can cover all aspects of the Early Years foundation Stage allowing a child to develop a number of competencies, skills and concepts.

Section IV: Freeflow arrangements One of the expectations of the Early Years Foundation Stage is to provide access to outside for all children at all times. At Ladybirds our rooms are positioned in such a way that it makes this difficult. However after a lot of thought, discussion and advice from Early Years Advisors we have come up with a solution. During certain times, children have the freedom to access any part of the building and garden enabling FREE FLOW. During Sessional Hours (9.30 – 11.00 and 1.00pm - 2.30pm), the double doors in the first entrance hall that accesses the Red and Blue rooms will be opened and the door from the Blue Room to the Green Room will also be open. The Green Room doors to the garden will be open. Tidying up times are 10.45 am to prepare for home time and lunch, and then 2.15pm again to prepare to go home. (Therefore free flow is in operation for approximately 1hr and 15mins). Free flow gives us the opportunity to provide particular activities in each area.

The Red Room has sand, water, art and craft activities which include activities such as messy play, musical instruments, and design and technology.

The Blue Room has a variety of construction resources. The Green Room has cooking activities and snack time. Outside in the garden the children can choose from a wide range of resources that

reflect activities that are in the classroom but are made available on a larger scale.

Books, computer access, jigsaws, role play areas, and tools to develop writing skills will be available across all three rooms and outside, other resources will also still be available for children to choose from. This scheme operates regardless of the weather (so please dress your child appropriately). Part of our contract with the Local Authority is to provide a ‘Quality Framework’. Included in this under the heading ‘Being Healthy’ is “All children have regular opportunities for physical play and activities indoors and outdoors”. Under ‘Enjoying and Achieving’ is “Indoor and outdoor provision is child centred enabling children to take initiatives and develop their independence and their own ideas”. Focused Learning takes place between 9.00 – 9.30am, 11.00 -11.30am, 12.30-1.00pm, 2.30-3.00pm. This is a time where preschool children will focus more on the skills to prepare them for their future learning experiences. Children will explore letters and sounds, (with a strong emphasis on listening) mathematical problems, take part in group singing and story-time or go for a run on the field as well as get to know their keyworker.

Section V: Your child’s keyworker A keyworker has special responsibility for a particular child. The keyworker will work with the child and his/her parents/carers to ensure the child’s care and educational needs. If a child is nervous or worried about attending the pre-school the key worker (in consultation with the supervisor) may arrange with parents to visit the child at home. The keyworker’s aim is to ensure the child is happy and feels secure at Ladybird’s and to observe, encourage and extend the child’s learning experiences. Ideally the keyworker should stay with the child throughout his/her time at Ladybird’s. However because of the type of sessional care offered at Ladybird’s it is not always possible to retain the same keyworker. The child is allocated to a member of staff who attends most of the child’s sessions.

Main duties of a keyworker

To provide for the emotional needs of the child, to comfort and reassure To care for the child To contribute to and ensure that our provision takes into account each child’s race,

culture, religion, language and family values. To liaise with parents/carers To observe the child’s progress and with parent’s/carers permission, keep records of

their child’s interests and development To meet the parents/carers at the beginning and end of each academic year and

at other times when required. To be available to speak to the parents/carers at the beginning and end of

sessions. To liaise with the other settings on the progress and the welfare of the child. If necessary to liaise with the allocated member of staff who is responsible for

Child Protection. To liaise with the parents/carers and Special Education Needs Co-ordinators if

there is any concern such as language, hearing or other areas. The keyworker will ensure parents/carers are always contacted about any concerns

involving their child. The keyworker will respect confidentiality

The key worker is always aware of being a member of the Ladybird team of staff and will work with, care for, look after and be responsible for other children attending sessions in addition to his/her keyworking children. If you have any queries or concerns about our keyworking scheme please speak to the Principal or Deputy Principal.

Section VI: Hours and Sessions

Hours and sessions

Ladybird Preschool follows the Local Authority School term (see Term Dates below) and is open five days a week from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Our sessions are organised as follows.

9.00-11.30AM and 12.30-3PM are our two sets of sessions. A mixture of morning and afternoons sessions can be chosen in order to allow all the children to access the most popular ones.

We require that all children attend Ladybirds for a minimum of two sets of sessions per week.

Parents will be able to pick up / drop off at 9.00am or 11.30am or 12pm or 12.30pm or 3.00pm

For instance: Child ‘a’ arrives at 9.00am and leaves at 11.30pm = 2 ½ hours Child ‘b’ arrives at 9.00am and leaves at 12.00pm = 3 hours Child ‘c’ arrives at 9.00am and leaves at 12.30pm = 3 ½ hours Child ‘d’ arrives at 9.00am and leaves at 3.00pm = 6 hours Child ‘e’ arrives at 11.30am and leaves at 3.00pm = 3 ½ hours Child ‘f’ arrives at 12.00am and leaves at 3.00pm = 3 hours Child ‘g’ arrives at 12.30am and leaves at 3.00pm = 2 ½ hours Ladybirds operates a freeflow arrangement. Children are based in one of the rooms (Red, Green or Blue) and have a peg for their bag and coat in their room, but during the core hours doors to all the rooms and the garden are opened. If you have any questions about this arrangement, please see our information in Section IV: Freeflow arrangements.

Lunch hour

The lunch session is between 11.30 am – 12.30pm, when children eat a packed lunch, supplied by parents, with staff. If you wish your child to have their lunch at the Ladybird Pre-school, they will either finish their session at 12.30pm if they stay in the morning or begin their afternoon session at 11.30am. If a child wishes to arrive or leave at 12:00, they will not be able to have lunch at Ladybirds but will carry on their educational activities with a staff member. Please be aware we may have to use the three rooms for the lunch in order to meet parents’ demands during the academic year. The lunch session is available to all children. It can be booked half termly and will be billed with fees, or one week in advance and then must be paid on the day of the booking. For funded children the lunch session will be part of the educational hours and will be funded. For other children the lunch session will be charged at our normal hourly rates (please refer to our fees policy).

Changing hours policy

Each term your child attends the Ladybird Preschool you will be offered a choice of sessions. Once you have chosen them these will be your agreed sessions. As confirmation of agreed sessions parents/carers will be required to sign a parent contract. Changes to these sessions can be made at the end of a term for the following term. Changes made during term: Once the parent contract is signed, any additional sessions may have to be paid at the hourly rate. Additionally, any changes to agreed sessions during term will incur a £25.00 administration charge to cover the administration involved in checking availability of places, amending registers, checking keyworkers sessions, checking child/staff ratios and making adjustments to staffing, changing invoices, and liaising with the Local Authority. Extra sessions: If you need to book occasional extra sessions for additional childcare needs such as appointments or emergencies, this may be possible according to our availability and at the discretion of the office. Some sessions may have spaces in them, so please speak to the office as soon as possible. Extra sessions will be charged at our normal hourly rates (please refer to our fees policy). Lunches can be booked one week in advance and paid for on the day.

Section VII: Fees Policy

Standard Fees

Each hour at the Ladybird Pre-school is charged at the following rates: Children aged up to 3 years old: £4.80 per hour. Children aged 3 years and above for hours not covered by Government funding:

£4.60 per hour. In addition, a £5 fee per term for each child will be included in the invoice if your child is under 3 years old or not receiving government funding or doing more than the fifteen funded hours. This payment will go towards the administration costs of the pre-school.

For children receiving government funding

The term after their third birthday, children become entitled to 570 hours over a period of 38 weeks a year (which is 15 hours per week). Ladybird Preschool will give you all the forms you need and the funding will come straight to us. If you use your full entitlement before the end of the 38 weeks you will be charged at £4.60 per hour for the rest of the year.

Vouchers

We are registered with several voucher schemes; please see administrative staff for details.

Contract

Once the contract with the Ladybird Pre-school is signed you are liable for the full amount. Should sessions need to be changed this must be done in accordance with the Pre-School Changing Hour policy.

Bills and Payments

Bills will be distributed at the beginning of each term. If payments are not made before the end of the term, your place for the following term will be withdrawn.

Payments

Payments should be made within two weeks of the issue date on the invoice, and be paid to the administration staff between 9am and 1pm on any day. If you are on benefits or experiencing difficulty with payments please speak to Claire or Patricia in the office..

Leaving

If your child is leaving Ladybird Pre-school, half a term's written notice must be given to the office. When a child leaves in the middle of a term, fees must be paid for the remainder of that half term. (For government funded children transferring to another setting ask for advice from the administration staff.)

Voluntary contribution

From September 2010 we will also be asking parents for a termly voluntary contribution per child of between £5 and £50 to support the work of Ladybirds. This request will appear on the invoice at the start of each term.

Section VIII: Food at Ladybirds

Snacks

Snacks are available between 9.30am – 10.45am and 1pm – 2pm. During snack time, children are welcome to choose plain biscuits and fruit (usually apples and bananas) with a choice of milk or water to drink. We allow children to pour their own drinks and select their own snacks if they are able to do this. We ask for a donation of fruit once a week towards your child’s snack time. However, please do not allow your children to bring any other snacks to Ladybirds if they are not staying for lunch.

Lunch

If you wish your child to stay for lunch, a packed lunch must be supplied. The lunch hour is from 11:30 to 12:30. Lunches can be booked one week in advance and paid for on the day. Please see our ‘Healthy Eating in the Early Years’ leaflet for some suggestions for lunchboxes.

Allergies

If your child has an allergy to any food, staff must be informed. We have a long experience of dealing with serious allergies. Many members of staff are Epi-Pen trained although training has to carried out for each individual child.. We do not allow children to share food from their lunchboxes, but to protect those children with allergies, please do not pack any nuts or nut products (including peanut butter) or kiwi fruit in your child’s lunch. We may also have other restrictions from time to time, depending on the allergies of the children at the time.

Section IX: Finding us We are just off Lamb’s Lane in Cottenham. Near the Primary School is a turning to King George’s Playing Fields. We are in the main building near the recreation ground, past the Sport and Social Hall entrance. A map is attached.

Below is a map of the Preschool building. Children who are based in the Red and Blue rooms should use the first entrance. Children who are based in the Green room should use the second entrance. Parents who need to speak to office staff should also use the second entrance.

Section X: Admission Policy Statement of intent

Ladybird Pres-chool is classified as All Day Care which is where a morning, lunch and afternoon session can be taken in one day. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment that values diversity within the community, listening and responding to the needs of the families who attend. At the Ladybird Pre-school priority of admission will be given to:

1) children living in Cottenham 2) length of time on the waiting list 3) children in need 4) admission to three and four year old sessions, priority will be given to those

children currently attending sessions. Minimum number of sessions Children are offered a minimum of two set of sessions per week. when registering at the ladybird Pre-school and cannot be accepted for less. Admission of Children with Special Educational Needs: A child with special educational needs who wishes to attend Ladybird Pre-school will be able to have a flexible introduction period to ensure that we are able to meet their needs effectively and ensure progress is made in all areas of development. This allows time to make any reasonable adjustments to the building, obtain funding (if required) and to provide any additional resources including one to one support. The length if the introductory period will be assessed on an individual basis and the necessary changes that need to be made. If necessary, a risk assessment will take place to ensure the safety of the child and everyone who attends the setting. Additional Information Parents are invited to visit the Ladybird Pre-school and to dscuss their child’s needs with the Principal or Deputy Principal. A flexible approach is taken to settling in (please see our Settling in Policy) and home visits are arranged on request. Parent/carers will be required to fill in a waiting list form and state a starting date. A valid birth certificate must be shown at the time the child is registered and this will be noted on the admission form. A non-refundable £20 registration fee is charged if:

1. The child wants to start at ladybird at the age of two years old or above and is not eligible for government funding

2. The child is on the waiting list to start when he/she is eligible for government funding but parents change their mind and want him/her to start earlier.

Please note as in option 1) the child is on our waiting list prior to his/her eligibility for government funding and when offered sessions you decide to defer until he/she is funded, the registration fee remains non refundable. Once the child will be offered sessions, parents/carers will be required to fill in an admission record card and sign a contract giving relevant information for their child. The child is eligible for the 15hours free entitlement from the Government in the term after the child has turned three. These sessions are then agreed and can only be changed on a termly basis without incurring any additional charge. Requests for places in specific sessions later in the year will be placed on the individual waiting list for that session. However priority for places is as listed in 1), 2) and 3) above. If after following the criteria a place is still available it will be offered in strict order of request to children on the individual session waiting list. If a place is offered for a child and it is deferred by the parent/carer the application form will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list. The Ladybird Pre-school committee reserves the right to make any decision on individual admissions.

Section XI: Other Policies The Ladybird Pre-school has policies covering every aspect of our care and education available in the office.

Behaviour Management policy Child Protection poliy Complaints procedure policy Confidentiality policy Educational policy Equal and Diversity policy Health, Safety and Hygiene, policy and practice Medication policy Parental involvement Security policy Settling in policy Sick children policy Special Needs policy Sun protection policy Toileting policy

Individual policies can be copied or e-mailed on request. In addition, if you would like to see copies of Ofsted inspection reports please just ask.

Section XII: Staff List All staff are required to have relevant training and regularly attend courses, seminars, conferences and day schools. Each member of staff brings their own talents, interests and enthusiasm to the group. PRINCIPAL: Sara Starr

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: Carolynn Cundell

DEPUTY ASSISTANTS: Louise Smith Anne Brown

PRE-SCHOOL PRACTIONNER: Beth Fleetwood Yvonne Malcolm Jade Ward Danielle Swann Jessica Stanford Angela Houston Yvette Lomax Gary Lomax Leona Masabal Andrea Cook Joanne Gothard Stephanie Blackman Emma Taylor Emma Hare Charlotte King

SEN PRE-SCHOOL PRACTIONNER: Jessica Tzamarias Sarah Hughes

SUPPLY: Bridget Tindale Chris Hurworth Debbie Sabin Julie Percival

OFFICE MANAGER Claire Letellier

PRE-SCHOOL SECRETARY: Patricia Lee

GENERAL ASSISTANT: Julia Stone

CLEANERS: Gary Lomax Sharon Cornwell

CARETAKER: Graham Starr

Section XIII: Trustees Ladybird Preschool is a registered charity. The Trustees are a group who help to oversee the Preschool, in much the same way as a Board of Governors does for a school. They are composed of a Chair, a Secretary and a Treasurer, as well as various other parents, members of staff and the community. Membership of the Trustees provides:

Opportunities to help the Preschool Insight into the way that Early Years settings are run Experience of managing a charity Fun and friendship

CHAIRPERSON Rebecca Cole

TREASURER Letitia Beckford

SECRETARY Carly Foss

ADDITIONAL TRUSTESS Paula Yardy

Rosemary Miller David Mudd Robert Clarke Samantha White Lisa Beeson Amanda Kilgour Rebecca Kilner Joanna Thomas Sara Starr

In addition, there is a Fundraising Committee that organises year-round events to raise much-needed funds. And if joining a Committee isn’t for you, there are lots of ways to get involved.

Help out at an event Lend us your skills Donate items Make a donation

Finally, don’t hesitate to get in touch. If you want to get involved in any way, you will be helping to keep Ladybird Preschool a high-standard childcare setting for your child and future children. Please see the enclosed leaflet for more details.

King George’s Playing Field Lambs Lane, Cottenham CB24 8TB Tel: 01954 250891 Principal: Sara Starr Email: office@ladybirdpreschool.org

Web site: www.ladybirdpreschool.org

LADYBIRD PRE-SCHOOL WAITING LIST Child’s Name ………………………………Date of Birth ………………………….…………………………………………….

Address………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………..

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Telephone…………………………………Mobile Telephone ……………………………

Main/Carer (Contact Name) ………………………………………………………….…….

We have several intakes periods (September, November, January and after the Easter Holidays), please mention when you would like your child to start at Ladybird Pre-school and at which age:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Date form Returned …………………………………………………………………….……

Signature ………………………………………………………………………….…………..

Any further relevant information e.g Allergies etc: ……………………….………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(PTO)

The registration on the waiting list is effective once the Birth Certificate is seen. A non-refundable £20 registration fee is charged if:

3. The child wants to start at ladybird at the age of two years old or above and is not eligible for government funding

4. The child is on the waiting list to start when he/she is eligible for government funding but parents change their mind and want him/her to start earlier.

Please note as in option 1) the child is on our waiting list prior to his/her eligibility for government funding and when offered sessions you decide to defer until he/she is funded, the registration fee remains non refundable.

Birth Certificate Seen £20 Registration Paid

Date Date

Please return this form so that your child can be placed on the Ladybird Waiting List. Ladybird Pre-school take children from their second Birthday. We will write to you nearer the time with more information and details of sessions. We look forward to your child starting with us. If in the meantime you wish to know more about us then do not hesitate to phone, visit or look at our website at www.ladybirdpreschool.org. If you would like to be informed of all Ladybird events by email please fill in your email address here:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

How did you find out about Ladybird? (please tick the appropriate box)

- Word of mouth - You had a previous child in the setting - Website - Advertising - Other (please specify):…………………………………………