WELCOME
TO
GREAT BARDFIELD PRE-SCHOOL

Great Bardfield Pre-School
Braintree Road, Great Bardfield
Essex, CM7 4RN

TEL: 01371 811580

Member of Pre-School Learning Alliance No: 16500   Registered Charity No: 1000159

Information Sheets

At the back of this prospectus are some information sheets. These are contained separately from the main brochure since they contain facts that tend to need regular updating. If you don't have a set of sheets please ask for copies from the staff or committee.
1.	Frequently asked questions
Parents and carers will have lots of questions. We have gathered up the most usual questions but there will always be other questions to ask so do not hesitate to share any concerns or worries with us.

2.	Everyday clothing and accessories
This page gives you details of what bit and bobs you need to bring with your child each session and reminders about the clothing your child should wear. We have also added a note about our lunchtime sessions with advice on lunch box contents and safe storage of food in hot weather.

3.	Fees
This page gives you information about the government funding which is now available to Pre-School children who are three and over. It also lists what we charge for the sessions we offer and how and when the fees are payable.

4.	Staff and committee member details and useful telephone numbers
This page contains useful contact numbers for your child's time at Pre-School.

5.	Staff qualifications
Here we list our staff and their qualifications and experience. Anyone needing further information about any of the listed qualifications and what they represent are most welcome to talk to the Supervisor or any member of the committee.

Our Aim

We treat all children as individuals and respond accordingly to all their needs, in a friendly, safe environment. We will broaden their horizons, and by their learning through play, we will take them through all early learning goals.

Great Bardfield Pre-School was established in 1970 by a group of parents who wanted pre-school education for their children. We are a registered charity and in 1997 succeeded in our bid for Lottery funding for a new building situated in the grounds of Great Bardfield Primary School. We maintain close links and have an excellent relationship with the school. For those Pre-School children moving on to Great Bardfield Primary School the transition to "big school" is even easier.

Registered under the Children's Act 1989 and validated by OFSTED as approved providers of sessional day care and pre-school learning for children aged 2 1/2 to 5 years old, we offer well-considered, creative play opportunities, with the involvement of sympathetic and understanding adults in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Many activities are described later, but our main aims are that the children learn:

·	to share and play with other children
·	to trust new adults and accept new situations
·	to experiment with all sorts of materials and activities
·	to express themselves in many different ways
·	to develop their language skills
·	to work things out and do things for themselves

Since the introduction of Government funding in 1997 we are accountable to OFSTED to work towards "Early Learning Goals". These are listed below with some examples of what they mean to your child.

Early Learning Goals	Learning Experience Examples

Personal, Social and Emotional	-	sharing and playing with other children
Development	- eating together

Communication, Language &	-	gaining a love of books through story time
Literacy	-"show and tell"

Mathematical Development	-	counting games - sorting and matching
	
Knowledge and understanding	-	growing plants from seeds - celebrating
of the world	different cultural and religious festivals
	- interest table

Physical Development	-	outdoor play - dancing – ball skills. 
		Indoor play - threading, jigsaws

Creative Development	-	developing imagination through art, music, 
		dance - role play.

Activities and Outings
Throughout the year we hope to provide different outings safely accompanied by staff and volunteer parents and/or helpers. Previous outings have included trips to the zoo, local petting farms, the fire station, the Primary School's Christmas play, and our local church's harvest festival. We must have written permission from parents/carers to allow their children to take part and welcome parents/carers to join us. You are free to take your child out of any trip for whatever reason (for example, from visiting a place of worship other than your own).

Behaviour Management
Our intention is to help children develop self-discipline and respect for others. Clear guidance about what is acceptable behaviour from children is explained and applied consistently. If we have any concerns about your child's behaviour our staff will talk these through with you. Our Behaviour Management policy forms the basis of our approach to issues of anti-social behaviour and this discusses in depth the appropriate methods our staff has of dealing with it. Our staff have regular meetings in which, among many other things, they review discipline and develop strategies to maintain a happy and safe environment for the children.

Complaints and Procedures
If something doesn't meet your satisfaction we need to know as soon as possible so that action can be taken. Please feel free to make your concern known to the Supervisor, staff member or to any member of the committee. A copy of our Complaints Procedure policy is available and we are always happy to talk through any issues on an informal basis first. We abide strictly by the guidelines contained within our Confidentiality policy.

Link with Great Bardfield Primary School
The Pre-School benefits from a close and mutually supportive relationship with Great Bardfield Primary School. As a result those children who are registered with the Primary School attend "taster" sessions during the term before they start full time. A Pre-School staff member accompanies them on the first sessions to provide an element of continuity and reassurance for the children. These "taster" sessions have proved very successful in ensuring a smooth transition to "big school". The School's Foundation Class teacher also visits us from time to time to get to know the children and share a story with them. (Please note that children registered to attend other Primary or Pre-Preparatory Schools remain within Pre-School for their usual sessions during "taster" visits). 
        Dates for "taster" sessions are organised between the Pre-School and the Primary School, who will notify Pre-School parents.
        Please note that it is the responsibility of parents to register their child at Primary School well in advance and information regarding this is available from the Great Bardfield Primary School Office (01371 810252).

Children 'at Work'
Our children are encouraged to explore and learn from lots of different materials, such as water, paint, glue and clay. Although the children are provided with aprons, they may still get messy! Please dress your child in easily washable play clothes. Advice on washing out paint and glue is available if necessary.
        Confidence comes from children being able to do things on their own. If you can try to make sure your child's fastenings are simple, for example, Velcro rather than shoelaces, or pull up trousers rather than buttons, children will quickly learn independence through putting on their own shoes or going to the toilet on their own. That said, we do appreciate that zips and buttons are often unavoidable and can be a fiddle for young children and will always assist where necessary in helping them fasten or unfasten their shoes and clothes.
        It is important that children learn at their own pace, so we support and encourage but resist the temptation to be over helpful.

Painting and Drawing
Children love to paint and choose their own colours. At Pre-School your child can do as many paintings as he or she likes. They are not shown how to paint and at first many children simply cover the paper with colour. After they have had a great deal of fun doing that, they may begin to paint and draw more figuratively. They should not be urged to reach this stage too quickly.

Water
Children find water fascinating and they need not get soaked in the process. Play can be experimental — studying what the water does when it is poured, splashed or dripped. Water is soothing to the excited child and is a safe outlet for any aggression. In using sand and water children gain ideas about weight and volume. Plastic aprons are provided and no child is left unattended near water.

Sand
Dry sand, like water, is soothing. Wet sand can be moulded and controlled. Very wet sand, like mud, can be squeezed and squashed. Most children love to be messy in some way.

Books
We have lots of story and picture books for the children to look at and enjoy and for staff and parents to read aloud and talk about. Enjoying books in this way will help the children's imagination grow and help them develop a love of language that will encourage them to want to read on their own at a later stage.

Book Library
Pre-School runs its own lending library. Children are encouraged to select a book at each session and take it home in a plastic book folder provided by Pre-School. We help children choose a new book when they return the old one. Our Library is reviewed and regularly topped up with new books. From time to time we send out information from various commercial book clubs from which parents can choose books.

Music
At Pre-School our staff lead the children in exciting music sessions using singing, percussion instruments, movement, reciting rhymes and finger-plays. We use well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Everyday sounds are a vital part of the young child's world and they are encouraged to explore new sounds, to listen and to experiment.

PE Sessions
Children need the challenge, daring and joy of running, jumping, climbing, balancing, throwing and, perhaps, catching. Pre-School provides an environment in which children's physical needs can be fully extended rather than suppressed. By using physical play equipment children not only strengthen their muscles and learn control over their bodies, but also develop the skills of judgment and decision-making.
         Our play equipment includes: climbing frame, tunnel tube, beanbags, balancing bricks and trampoline.
         During our Thursday afternoon sessions for children of four or older we organize regular PE sessions for which children bring PE clothes. This is a gentle preparation for primary school PE sessions in which your child will be required to learn how to change into PE clothes and shoes independently. These sessions are always enjoyed by the children who take as much fun in dressing up in their PE kit as doing the session.

Play dough
Dough can take many forms. It can be stretchy or firm, pliable or crumbly. All the different textures encourage the children to experiment and develop their sense of touch. Playing with dough can be a group activity or one or two children on their own can enjoy it. All that is necessary for good dough play is a plentiful supply of dough and the freedom and time to explore.

Junk and Collage
These cutting and gluing activities may be messy but they let children experiment and create. They help children to learn about shapes, textures and colours. The end result may not look much to an adult but in creating their "masterpiece" your child will have gained real value from the fun and experience.

Home Corner
This is an area set aside at Pre-School to give a cosy, homely feeling without being shut off completely from the rest of the activities. Various props and items of play furniture together with dressing up clothes are arranged here. By acting out imaginary situations based on real life, the children can explore and begin to understand their own emotions and have some insight into other people's feeling and behaviour.

Other Activities
Your child will also have the chance to try out clay, construction toys, table toys, woodwork and cookery. They will see Nature and Interest Tables that will help them form ideas about the world around. Often children bring in items from home for a short "show and tell" session that is greatly enjoyed by all.
        Children gain in skill and understanding through their play especially when they are able to share their enjoyment with an adult and talk about their discoveries.

A typical day at Great Bardfield Pre-School

9.05	Children and Parents/Carers welcomed by members of Pre-School staff and the time of arrival noted on the day register, hats and coats hung up and name cards posted. Group registration is followed by a short discussion on the current theme (e.g. Insects/telling time).

9.30	Structured and free play — activity tables such as play dough, paints, water play and sand play. Library books changed.

10.30	Tidy up time. Singing.

10.45	Milk /squash and snacks handed round. (Water is available at all times).

11.00	Outside play time — weather permitting.

11.35	Story time.

11.45	Home time — for those attending Thursday morning sessions and any children not staying for entire extended session.

12.00	Lunch time followed by free play (outside if possible) or craft activities.

12.50	Tidy up time.

01.00	Home time.

We help children to develop the skills they will need in primary school such as drawing, manipulating objects, following instructions and making choices. Activities are geared to each child's requirements and abilities and although we do not formally 'teach' the younger children, we will respond to the inquisitive child who wants to know the name of a letter and how to sound it, for example.
        On Thursday afternoons we provide a more structured learning session specifically for older children who will be starting school the following year. This is the only session that is restricted by age to children of four or above.

Funding
We are a registered charity and receive government funding for children from the age of three. Full details regarding funding, fees and methods of payment are contained on a separate sheet.

Parental Involvement
A voluntary committee made up of parents and supporters runs Pre-School. If you are interested in joining the committee or becoming one of the "Friends" of the committee, please tell the Supervisor or a committee member. Every year there is a formal AGM when committee members are voted in, policies formally adopted and any changes to the way we operate discussed and voted on. All new parents/carers are encouraged to attend and become involved in the ongoing management of Pre-School.

Staff and Volunteers
The Children's Act 1989 specifies that we have a fully qualified Supervisor and approved helpers, as well as trained first-aiders. We are proud to say that all our senior members of staff are highly trained and experienced. Our members of staff regularly attend training courses to develop new skills or refresher courses to bolster existing skills and keep abreast of current educational thinking. Staff numbers usually ensure cover for staff holidays or sickness. Our staff and their qualifications are listed on a separate sheet.

The minimum staff-to-pupil ratio required by the government is 1 member of staff for every 8 children aged 3 -4 years. We are proud to be able to provide an improved ratio: 1 member of staff for every 5 children.
       Although our staffing levels do not generally necessitate this, parents are most welcome to act as volunteer helpers at Pre-School sessions and we maintain a list of parents happy to help out at short notice, especially to cover staff/dependent sickness.  Please speak to our Supervisor if you are interested in joining our list. All our members of staff are vetted by the Criminal Records Bureau and OFSTED as are all regular volunteers. From time to time such as on Pre-School outings we seek the offer of assistance from volunteers to ensure the safety of our children off-site.
       The staff and committee members enjoy the support and advice of experienced child-care officers through our membership of the Pre School Learning Alliance. We are kept aware of changes in legislation, good practice, new training opportunities and generally kept informed of all issues relevant to the management of Pre-School

Pre-School Policies
We have written policies in all the areas recommended by the Pre-school Learning Alliance and these are freely available to all parents/carers should they wish to read them or comment on them. Please ask a member of staff for the policies file. Copies will be made available if required. The policies we have cover the following:

Admissions	Equal Opportunities	Selecting Play Equipment
Behaviour Management	Health & Hygiene	Settling-in at Pre School
Child Protection	Lost or Uncollected children	Special needs
Complaints	Parental Involvement	Staff & Employment
Confidentiality	Safety
Diet

Sessions
We run six sessions per week at the following times:

	Monday	9.05am — 13.00pm*	(please provide a packed lunch)
	Tuesday	9.05am — 13.00pm*	(please provide a packed lunch)
	Wednesday	9.05am — 13.00pm *	(please provide a packed lunch)
	Thursday	9.05am — 11.45am
		 12.45pm — 15.15pm*	(for children aged four and over)
	Friday	9.05am — 13.00pm *	(please provide a packed lunch)

* Please note: children may leave at 11.45am if they do not wish to stay for lunch 

From your child's first day with us through to when they leave, the Pre-School Supervisor and staff will be happy to help suggest when your child is ready to take on extra sessions at Pre-School as they develop. All our morning sessions begin at 9.10am. We are not insured to have children on the premises before this time.
The Children's Act 1989 prohibits children attending more than one session per day.

Admissions Policy
We accept all children aged between 2 1/2 and 5 years old.
Places at any of our sessions are usually provided on a first come first served basis regardless of the age of the child or whether already at Pre-School. There are occasionally exceptions to this rule, which are explained more fully in our Admissions Policy. If you wish to increase sessions or change them please talk to the Supervisor. We try to be as accommodating as possible but sometimes waiting lists can be long and so limit our flexibility. We encourage parents/carers to reserve places in advance to avoid disappointment. If you change your mind after registering your child please let us know as soon as possible as fees may well be charged and payable if your place is not taken up.
Having prompt notification allows us to refill the space quickly.

Equal Opportunities
We are subject to the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act and it is not our intention to exclude any child on the basis of a disability. In all cases we would hope to accommodate the child with suitable extra carers being made available if necessary. We have disabled access and a disabled toilet.

Insurance
We have appropriate cover for Public Liability, Employer's Liability and Personal Accident.

Bringing and Collecting Children
Please will parents and carers be prompt in arriving both at the beginning and the end of each session. Staff find that latecomers, especially those arriving while Registration is taking place, disrupt the start of the session and can unsettle the younger children. We would prefer (but not insist) that children regularly needing settling-in, be handed over to the Pre-School staff as quickly as possible rather than delaying the start of the session too much. Of course, in the early stages of settling-in, parents are welcome to stay with then-child, but many years of experience have taught us that the quicker a parent can 'ease out' the sooner their child will settle.
        If you can, please telephone if you think you might be late in collecting your child since this is can be a very upsetting experience for them. If you require a nominated person to collect your child on your behalf, please ensure that we have a record of their name(s) on your Registration form. You should also advise staff by using the signing out book provided or by a signed note handed in at the beginning of the session if someone else is collecting your child. If, in an emergency, you have to arrange for your child to be collected by someone totally unknown to Pre-School staff we will use our code word system to ensure that your child is handed to the correct person. For more information about this please talk to the Supervisor or Chair.
Please note: when a session starts or finishes at 12.45pm please wait at the Primary School gate to be let into (and out of) the grounds by a member of Pre-School staff. This is an agreed practice between Pre-School and Great Bardfield Primary School and is solely to safeguard the safety and security of all the children on site.

Refreshments
We provide milk or squash and fruit or biscuits as a snack each session. Fresh water is always available. If for any dietary reason this is not suitable, parents can of course provide an appropriate drink and snack to be served to their child. Please tell us before your child begins at Pre-School if your child has, or develops any allergies. We need to know as soon as possible so arrangements can be made to protect your child from accidental exposure to allergens.

Toilet Facilities
Well-equipped toilet and washing facilities are provided and our staff take great care in the instruction of personal hygiene during toilet training. We have facilities for changing nappies should the need occur but unfortunately we cannot provide nappies.
Health and Welfare
We keep a first aid kit at school at all times and almost all our staff are first aid trained. In the event of a more serious accident, it is important that we have two contact names, and details of your child's GP as requested on the Registration form.
         If your child has a medical problem, (such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes etc.) please tell us. Before we can give your child any medication the Supervisor needs full information and written permission from you. (In exceptional cases, our position will be clarified by reference to the Pre-School's insurance policy.) If specialist knowledge is required, staff involved in administering medication may need to receive training from a qualified health professional.
        If your child is ill, please follow the exclusion times recommended by your doctor particularly if they have a contagious disease. If your child has had diarrhoea or vomiting within the past 24 hours please do not bring them to Pre-School. Head lice have become a more frequent problem so please check your children's hair and treat any infestation before bringing them to Pre-School. Leaflets about the detection and treatment of head lice are available from the Supervisor.
        We are obliged to inform the Social Services Department of any causes for concern regarding a child's welfare (see Child Protection Policy).

Reports and feedback
Staff members regularly record your child's progress as he/she progresses through the various early learning goals. You are welcome to review your child's written reports at any time and we are very happy to discuss any aspect of your child's development at any time.  When your child eventually leaves Pre-School a file of his/her work and reports will be given to you as a record of all they have achieved with us.
In 1999 we were inspected by OFSTED and received a very favourable report. An interim report conducted in October 2001 and again in March 2003 which were similarly favourable. These reports are available for all parents to read.

Information sheet 1

Frequently asked Questions

Q.	May I visit the Pre-School with my child prior to his/her starting date?
A.	Please do. You are very welcome to visit the Pre-School any time you wish.
Please call the Pre-School before coming just in case a day out or other activity has been planned.

Q	Where do I take my child on the first day?
A.	The Pre-School is reached through the main school gates of Great Bardfield Primary School. You then go through the front playground and round to the back playground bearing right. The Pre-School building is to the right of the playing field.

Q.	Do I take my child into the Pre-School?
A.	Yes, but we ask all parents and children to wait together outside the building until a member of staff opens the door at the start of a session.  This is for the safety of the children whilst the staff are busy preparing for the day.

Q.	What happens if my child is not potty trained by their start date?
A.	This is not a problem. The staff are happy to change nappies and even assist in potty training when the time comes. Unfortunately, the Pre-School is not able to provide nappies etc., so please bring any changing equipment with your child.

Q.	My child has recently been potty trained, though he/she still has the occasional accident. Is this a problem?
A.	No. If your child does have an accident, we have ample spare clothes, underwear on the school premises for such events.

Q.	Where do I go when I come to pick my child up?
A.	Again, we ask parents to wait outside the Pre-School building until the session has finished, when we let all the parents/carers in at the same time.  When the session starts or ends at 12.45, a member of Pre-School staff or a parent will be on the Primary School gate to let parents in or out. Please do not go onto the school premises until that person is there. This is for the safety of the children at the Primary School as well as the Pre-School children.

Q.	When do I pay the fees?
A.	The fees are paid monthly in advance. Please put monies/cheques in original envelope (or another, marked "fees") and place in the correspondence box situated on the table immediately in front of the door. If you are paying cash, please hand to a member of staff and request a receipt.

Information sheet 2

Everyday clothing and accessories
What should my child wear?
There is no uniform at the Pre-School so it is up to you how you dress your child, but we suggest comfortable play clothes. Please also remember that even though aprons are used during messy activities, clothes can sometimes be splashed with paint etc. We recommend that a pair of wellies (named) be left at Pre-School over the winter months for outdoor play time. Sun hats are strongly recommended in the summer and we can provide these.
What is a "Busy Box?"
A busy box is an old cereal packet that's been covered with handles attached which your child can use to carry bits and bobs to and from Pre-School.
        We will put your child's busy box on one of the tables in the main room at the end of each session. Inside will be any letters from the Pre-School, any artwork your child has done during the session that is for going home, the "year dot "book (details to follow), library books and fee envelopes. Children may bring toys in from home but we must stress that we cannot be held responsible for them and it is very easy for toys to be collected up and put away by staff not realizing they belong to a child.
        When you bring the busy box to the school, please leave it in the lobby on the table on the right hand side.
        The Pre-School will only provide the first busy box, so if any repairs are needed or a new box is needed, it is your task to replace it. We find children enjoy helping customise their replacement busy boxes themselves. (We are happy to provide any materials necessary.)

What is the "Year Dot" Book?
This is a small notebook, which is the Pre-School link between the staff and you. During the session a member of staff will write in any information they think you ought to know or even just a few words on what your child has been doing during that session.  This book is also for you to write in any information you wish the Pre-School to know e.g. "my child has been having a few toilet accidents lately, please keep a special look out today" or "my child really enjoyed the last book from the library" etc. It is not always possible to make entries at every session your child attends.These books will only be used for the first term when the the children start at pre-school.

How does the Library Book system work?
The Pre-School operates a library and children are encouraged during a session to choose a book to take home. This book will then be placed in a zipped plastic folder in their busy box. When your child has finished with the book, please return it in the plastic folder and leave it in the tray provided in the lobby. The staff then know to invite your child to choose another book.

What should I put in my child's lunch box?
Whatever your child enjoys eating and will manage easily on their own. Most children have sandwiches, crisps or a sweet snack, yogurt or fruit and a drink. During hot weather we recommend using refrigerator ice blocks, as we do not have cold storage. Your children will enjoy the social aspects of eating together but we always dissuade them from swapping food. Members of staff sit and have their lunch with the children and are always on hand to help them with packaging etc and to encourage them to eat well.

Information sheet 3

Great Bardfield Pre-School Fees

Government Funding
The government currently funds all eligible Pre-School children starting from the term after the child's third birthday until the date they enter full time primary school. Most children typically benefit from between four to six terms of funding in all.
        The Supervisor informs parents/carers as soon as their child becomes eligible for funding and the appropriate forms are issued for parents to complete at the start of the relevant term. Government funding pays for two and a half hours per day five days a week at Pre-School. Parents are at liberty to apply for funding for sessions at other pre-schools

With the exception of the two sessions on Thursday, all our sessions are now, by popular demand, extended sessions lasting for just under four hours. Those parents choosing to use extended sessions are charged a top-up fee that goes towards our running costs and staff wages.

Our Sessions
As stated in the prospectus, we run six sessions per week which comprise long sessions running from 9.05am — 1.00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and short sessions running on Thursday mornings 9.05am — 11.45am and on Thursday afternoons 12.45pm — 15.15pm for our 'rising fours' (i.e. our Thursday afternoon sessions are open to all children whose fourth birthday falls during that term).

Our Fees
Long session	9.05am —  1.00pm (with government funding)	£4.00
Long session	9.05am —  1.00pm (without funding)	£9.00
Short session	9.05am —  11.45am (with funding)	nil
	12.45pm —15.15pm (with funding)	nil
Short session	9.05am —  11.45am (without funding)	£7.00

(Important note: parents are under no compulsion to take up long sessions but may chose to collect their child at 11.50am which counts as a short session).

Our fees are payable monthly in advance for your child's sessions.
We try to ensure that fees are kept at a reasonable level as we intend Pre-School education to be available to all. Since fees and government funding do not generally meet all our annual running costs, we rely from time to time on the support of parents to help raise funds for equipment and play items.
        Once your child is registered for a term we expect fees to be paid whether all agreed sessions are attended or not. This rule applies as we are committed to providing continuity of service and cannot subsidise short-term absences. However, if a child is expected to be absent for a long period due to sickness or holiday, fees will be reduced or waived provided we are notified in advance. (Normally a child will need to be absent for two or more consecutive weeks for reduced fees to be applied.)
        Parents who experience long-term difficulty in paying fees are urged to contact us as soon a possible so that a fair plan for making any outstanding payments can be arranged. Such matters will be treated in the strictest confidence.
        Help may also be available to those who find it hard to meet the cost of their child attending Pre-School via the Great Bardfield Charities. Applications should be made to the Charities Secretary, Mrs Julie Tattersley, Tel 01371 810926. The Supervisor or Chair of Pre-School will be pleased to help draft an application if that would help. All such requests will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Information sheet 4
Great Bardfield Pre-School Staff and Committee

Supervisor
Kathy King        		01371 851055

Deputy Supervisors
Katherine Diss
Emma Vaughan 
Kelly Hornsby

Senior Assistants
June Flynn
Sarah Tyrell
Janice Hutchinson
Bemadette Lennard
Maria Locke

Pre-School Building		01371 811580

Committee Members

Chair
Jenny Hunt		            01371 811664

Treasurer
Claire Chapple              	01371 811102

Secretary
Sally Beanland			

Committee Members
Cathy Carlisle
Claire Coxall
Marie Clarke
Lorraine King
Julie Millar
Lucy Roberts
Kelly Wingham
Jo Jones

Other Useful Numbers
Great Bardfield Primary School		01371 810252
OFSTED (Harlow Branch)		01279 693586
Braintree Social Services		01376 555400
National Child Protection Helpline	0808 8005000

Information sheet 5

Great Bardfield Pre-School Staff Qualifications 2005

Kathy King	Supervisor	Diploma in Pre-School Practice
	Pre-School Learning Alliance Equal
	Opportunities Awareness
	First Aid Certificate
	Behaviour Management For Pre School
	     Stage I and II
	Child Protection
	SENCO
                                                                              Business Training Early Years		

Katherine Diss	Deputy 	NNEB
	Supervisor	First Aid Certificate

Kelly Hornsby	Deputy 	BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
	Supervisor	First Aid Certificate
		Food Hygiene Certificate

Emma Vaughan	Deputy 	NNEB
	Supervisor

June Flynn	Senior 	Learning through play
	Assistant	Language and Literacy
	With special 	Introduction to Pre-School Practice
	Responsibilities	Child Protection
		SENCO

Sarah Tyrell	Senior 	First Aid Certificate
	Assistant 	Introduction - Pre-School Practice
 
Bernadette Lennard	Senior      	Introduction - Pre-School Practice
	Assistant    	First Aid Certificate	
Janice Hutchinson	Senior	Introduction - Pre-School Practice
	Assistant

Maria Locke                       Assistant