Hall Orchard Extended Schools is made up a Pre School for children 3 to 5 year’s old and an After School Club for children from 3 to 11 years old.
They are both housed within the Victorian building at Hall Orchard CE Primary School
Learning & Growing Together
Our Early Years settings consists of a team of highly skilled, qualified Early Years Practitioners who are responsible for: •P L A N N I N G A N D I M P L E M E N T I N G T H E P R E -
SCHOOL CURRICULUM •I N T R O D U C I N G E X C I T I N G A N D V A R I E D T O P I C S •I M P L E M E N T I N G P H O N I C S , S O U N D S A N D S M A L L GROUP COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES •A S S E S S M E N T A N D R E C O R D I N G O F C H I L D R E N ’ S DEVELOPMENT •P R E P A R I N G C H I L D R E N F O R S C H O O L
Children enjoy the opportunity to explore colour and shape, to learn about patterns and sequences.
Patterns and Sequences
Hall Orchard Pre School
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Hall Orchard Pre-School has been open since 1993 offering well equipped facilities. Fourfold as it was previously known is registered through OFSTED as a pre-school provider under the government funding scheme.
During their time in Pre School, our children learn the importance of independence in dressing, toileting and healthy eating choices. They learn skills that promote well being, using tools appropriately and caring for themselves. The children will also develop skills to choose and interact appropriately with peers in a caring and nurturing environment
Health and Self Care
Children at the Pre School have access to our Fruit CafĂŠ every morning. Water, milk and fruit are all on offer and the children are encouraged to be independent in serving themselves and others.
The children are encouraged to wash their hands and we use the Fruit CafĂŠ to promote healthy choices in food.
Fruit Cafe
Information Please contact Katrina Bakewell for additional information on the application process 01509 412390 Applications To apply for a place please collect a form from the main school reception. Alternatively please contact Katrina Bakewell on 01509 412390 or email us on fourfold@hallorchard.leics.sch.uk
Absence Please ring the pre school if your child is unable to attend and sign the absence register upon their return. Policies Please refer to the main school website for policies and administering of medication guidelines.
Information Telephone: 01509 412390
School Meals The Pre School children can enjoy hot school meals during their spring and summer terms with us. Meals are cooked on site. The menu is varied, working on a two week rolling programme, which changes regularly throughout the year. To see the current menu follow the link on the main school site. At present meals cost £2.05 per day, £10.25 per week. Meals can be ordered at the beginning of the week. Payment is required at the beginning of the week. Cheques should be made payable to LCC Hall Orchard Primary School (Leics County Council).
Email:fourfold@hallorchard.leics.sch.uk
Nut-free Pre School Our Pre School is a nut-free school. We have several pupils who suffer a severe allergic reaction to a variety of nuts and we ask for your cooperation in maintaining a nut-free environment. Please check the contents of lunchboxes to ensure that there are no products containing nuts. A product stating ‘may contain nuts’ is permissible.
We encourage our children to be creative and make marks in many forms.. Pens, pencils, paint, chalks, glue are on offer every session
The children have free access to tools, equipment and collage materials to let their imagination flow
Mark Making
Pre school Curriculum ď‚— Within our pre school setting there
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is an emphasis on children learning but we also believe it is essential to look at the whole child emotionally and educationally. A child that is confident and sociable and is able to ask questions and find out the answers will have the ability to manage any future challenge and change that may present itself.
have the opportunity to access computers, appreciate music and participate in a carefully planned Pre-School Curriculum, which includes a wide variety of topics. We believe that only through capturing children’s interest and enthusiasm will they find learning an enjoyable process and therefore thirst for more. By offering lots of opportunity and experiences, children are able to take the next step to school as well rounded, confident, independent and happy individuals.
Children at the Pre School have opportunities to explore letters and sounds in a fun and interactive way.
We have daily activities to encourage our children in learning letters, initial sounds, and exploring the sounds within words. These all promote early reading and writing skills.
We use songs, books and games to support new learning.
Phonics, Letters and Sounds
Early Years Foundation Stage ď‚—
The Pre School implements the curriculum in an inclusive manner with the guiding principles at the forefront of learning. Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured;
Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships; Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and/or carers; and Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates. The EYFS framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Hall Orchard Pre School will support children in four specific areas, through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied. Prime areas Communication and language Physical development Personal, social and emotional development Specific Areas Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the world Expressive arts and design.
Children learn through exploration and play.
Our Outdoor Environment
Children learn through interactive play. Role play and small world activities enhance their learning experience and imagination.
Imagination
SESSION INFORMATION HALL ORCHARD PRE SCHOOL ORGANISATION Morning session
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If you wish to pay for a session which would otherwise attract Nursery Funding, the cost will be ÂŁ10.65 per session. Full Day sessions have a surcharge of 65p per day, payable in advance. Children can join the Pre School for up to 5 terms before starting main school.
8.55am until 11.55am
If your child turns 3 in the Autumn term they can attend Pre school from the spring term after their 3rd birthday (attending 5 terms)
Afternoon Sessions
If your child turns 3 during the spring term they can attend pre school during the summer term after their 3rd birthday (attending 4 terms)
12.05am until 3.05pm inclusive of parent provided packed lunch
If your child turns 3 in the summer term they can attend pre school from the beginning of the Autumn term (attending 3 terms)
We enjoy learning, sharing information and activities that broaden understanding of the world.
Exploring Other Cultures
We pride ourselves in ensuring all our children start to develop individual interests and friendships during their time with us.
Making Friends
At Hall Orchard Pre School each child has a key person which allows children to bond with individual practitioners in a way that helps to promote independence and enthusiasm for learning.
Key Person
Our children love to use their imagination and fine motor skills to create masterpieces.
Construction
Working together to get the job done!
Water play and exploration in one.
Team Work
Creating a masterpiece takes time!
Messy Play