"Staff have extremely high expectations of children. They ensure that no child is left behind"  (OFSTED - September 2022)

I am proud to be the manager of this pre-school for more than 20 years, having worked and volunteered for the group for almost 30 years. As I now only work part time, I am now especially proud to be working alongside my daughter who is sharing this privilege. 

Laura, has worked for St. John's under 5's for almost 15 years and in that time has studied to become an Early Years Teacher, and furthered her knowledge by gaining SEND level 3 qualification so is more than qualified to join me in leading this fabulous setting.   

I am also proud of how my dedicated staff, continue to strive for excellence in their everyday care and education of the children. 

Following on from our 2nd Outstanding judgment, we do not sit on our laurels but continue to build a stronger and richer environment for our children.  We constantly look for improvement in all we do and provide. 

Our children thrive in the setting as my staff have high expectations in their achievements and abilities.   

Our pre-school has now been open for over 30 years, beginning its origins in our local church hall.  Over the years we have grown and developed into the pre-school of today, welcoming families from our local community.

We continue to have links with St. John's Church through our committee member so our origins stay true.  We also work hard to ensure we have excellent links with our local primary schools, ensuring a smooth and good transition for our children.

We pride ourselves in the friendly, warm welcome you will receive and we work with you to meet the needs of your children. We are always available to offer help and support.

If you would like to know more about this wonderful pre-school, please call in and look around or contact me on 01924 407987. 

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the St. John's family.

Warmest Regards

Lorraine Pearson

Manager.

What children say about our

Pre-school

Comments made by the children include:

 "I like it."   "I love Pre-school."   "Dinner is nice."  "I like books at Pre-school and cars.   "I like doing letters in Laura's group."  'I like reading books and drawing." 

• All the children we surveyed said they liked coming to Pre-school and they enjoyed eating healthy snacks. They were all able to name some of the foods they eat at Pre-school.
• The children said they knew who to go to if they needed help with anything. Some children named their key person, others were able to point to their key person.
• 13 out of the 15 children surveyed said they had friends at Pre-school and were able to name their friends.
• 14 out of 15 children said there were nice toys at Pre-school and went on to say what their favourite toys were.
• All children said they liked to play outside. 6 children said they liked the bikes and the tunnels.
• 14 out of 15 children said that the staff read them stories and they liked that.

What parents and carers say about our

Pre-school.

We asked the parents and carers what they felt about our recent Mothers Day celebration 

pre-school. Here are their replies:

"It was Brilliant"

"It was really nice and therapeutic"

"Really Lovely.  Was nice to spend the time with my child"

"Very Good"

"A lovely celebration - particularly after Covid restrictions. Much Appreciated"

"It was very nice to see M in the setting and made to feel special"

"It was really lovely to be there seeing it, where it all happens"

"Great! Wow! Nice to see A clapping.  Thanks, great experience".

"Lovely reading from Staff! Excellent as always ladies"

"I thought it was a lovely celebration as always, well done and thank you"

"It was a brilliant Story"

"Very Good, Thank you Teachers"

"It was fantastic, thank you"