What to expect:

Whether you have been on an Early Years Journey before or if this is your first time, you may have so many questions going around in your head, trying to work out what is best for your child and your family. This document just gives you a little bit more information as to how we will be supporting your child’s learning and development and an insight in how we will communicate this with you. You can find some more in-depth information into the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’ at: https://foundationyears.org.uk/files/2021/09/What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed.pdf

Ofsted Inspections:

Martlesham Preschool is inspected regularly by OFSTED to assess the quality of its provision. Our last inspection was in June 2019.  Our OFSTED number is EY415425, and you can visit the Ofsted website to read more about Martlesham Preschool.

 Uniform:

At preschool we offer the option to purchase uniform for your child. As we know learning and having fun can be a messy business, so this is a great way of saving your own clothes. The children can also feel quite ‘grown up’ in their preschool uniform and it aids the transition to full time school where many schools wear a uniform.

We offer:

·         navy t-shirts with the preschool logo

·         navy sweatshirts with the preschool logo

·         navy drawstring bag with the preschool logo

Uniform is by no means compulsory but from experience many parents have found it makes life easier to have a ‘preschool’ set. The bags are a great option to leave on their peg at preschool with plenty of spare clothes in.

Uniform orders can be made at: https://shops.fabryx.co.uk/collections/martlesham-pre-school

We hold samples at preschool, please ask if you would like to have a look or check sizing.

Our Committee:

Martlesham Preschool is run by a committee of volunteers, and is also a registered charity. As dictated by the constitution 60% of the committee must be made of parents or guardians of children attending our preschool. Each year the committee carries out a vote at our AGM. We need to have a preschool management committee of no less than 5 people in order to remain open.

Positions within the committee include, 'Chair', 'Secretary', 'Treasurer' and 'Safeguarding Lead'. You can also join as a general member. We have committee meetings at least once every term. These meetings are a lovely opportunity to come along and get involved in our small community preschool and to get a sense of what we are all about.

Our chairperson is contactable via email: Martleshampreschoolchairperson@outlook.com