Children welcomed from ages 2-4
sessions run from 9am to 3pm or 3.30pm weekdays during school term time only
Spacious all-weather outdoor play area
Welcome to Abbey 345 Preschool
Abbey 345 Preschool is a committee run Charitable Incorporated Organisation, that has been providing Pre-school care and education within Crowland, Lincolnshire for over 30 years. We are situated within the grounds of South View Primary School, in modern, purpose-built premises.
Our ethos is for children to learn through play and exploration in surroundings where all families are welcomed, valued and enabled to become part of our learning community. Our role is to provide a safe, stimulating environment where, with the support of our highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff, children can develop at their own individual pace.
Thorough knowledge of a range of Theorists (including Piaget, Bruner and Vygotsky) and Early Years Approaches (such as Froebel, Te Whariki and Reggio Emilia) underpins all our practice. This enables us to provide exciting opportunities to engage and extend learning with all our children whatever their interests and enthusiasms. Children are offered a wide variety of activities and situations in which they will be encouraged to use their imagination and advance their social skills.
Call us on 01733 212399
Email: abbey345preschool@gmail.com
What we have been learning about?
- We have been exploring our wintry landscapes, talking about Winter weather and the importance of keeping warm. We went on to discuss what our British animals and birds get up to in the colder months and have been creating bird feeders and keeping our bird tables supplied.
- We took part in the Big Garden Birdwatch and found spotting & identifying our local avian visitors a fascinating experience.
- We enjoyed National Storytelling week by revisiting some of our favourite children’s books complete with supporting props, puzzles & stem activities as well as encountering some new authors.
- Hopefully February will bring the first signs of Spring – our children have been planting bulbs to help the process along.
- February also brings the Chinese/Lunar New year and Valentines Day. We will be celebrating both of these occasions by learning about the customs that surround them and creating special mementoes for our loved ones.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 6th January - Start of Term 2a
Friday 14th February - Last day of term
Monday 24th February - Start of term 2b
Friday 4th April - Last day of term
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Abbey 345 Pre-School was awarded GOOD in ALL 4 Areas by Ofsted in October 2022.
Some Quotes from the Ofsted Report include:-
"Children show spirit and confidence. They develop strong relationships with staff,
who know them very well as individuals. Children benefit from a curriculum that
provides them with enriching experiences."
"Children immerse themselves in their play and sustain their interest in activities for
long periods. They spend time developing their creative ideas. Children benefit from lots of praise and encouragement from staff, who introduce new words, such as 'autumnal'. This empowers children and builds their confidence, self-esteem and vocabulary."
"The inspirational manager takes pride in her long-standing staff team. Staff are
very supportive of each other and comment that working at the pre-school is like
being part of a wider family and they feel supported and valued."
"Staff develop strong partnerships with parents. The manager and staff are
sensitive to children's individual needs and the needs of their families. Parents
have nothing but praise for the pre-school. They comment that they, as well as
their children, feel supported in the early years journey. "
"Staff create a rich, communication-friendly environment for children. Children
are keen communicators and confidently answer questions about why leaves are
falling from the trees. They share what they know as they explain that the
leaves are falling because of the wind. Children recall previous learning as they
say, 'The leaves are changing colour ready for the Winter.'"
"Staff give high priority to promoting children's literacy skills. Children listen to
stories each day and delight in answering questions as they recall what was
read. They borrow books to take home."
"Children have a good knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. They independently risk-assess and confidently tell visitors about the different safety rules."
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Parental involvement is key to every area of your child's early education. Please contact the office for the password access to the secure area.