Bright Beginnings at Boringdon

Travel Information Access to the Preschool's main entrance is via Lucas Lane (PL7 4EU) between 9am and 3pm or via Courtland Crescent (PL7 4HJ) during the Primary School's drop off/pickups times. The Primary Main Gates are closed between 9:15am and 3pm. On street parking only in the residential area, please be mindful of our neighbours and avoid parking across driveways.

Service Notes Our Preschool is teacher-led and is overseen by our EYFS team. Our purpose-built Preschool offers an exceptional learning environment where children can move freely and independently between thoughtfully designed indoor spaces and our secure, engaging outdoor area. Every area is carefully planned to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and support children in choosing activities that genuinely interest them. Within this nurturing and stimulating environment, children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning, ensuring they are fully prepared for their next steps into school. The children will have access to the following rooms: Main playroom – this is one of the main rooms where we will play with toys, read books, crafts and explore new things. Quiet, sensory room – this room is for quiet time or sensory exploration. Toilets – children have free access to toilets in our playroom. Outdoor space – the children will have lots of play time in the covered outdoor area. We have outdoor games and toys. We grow our own vegetables and plants as one of our learning themes. Forest school – children will regularly participate in Forest school activities in Boringdon’s Forest school area Playground and play equipment – children will have access to the whole school play equipment during whole school lesson times Child-led and free play is encouraged; we will have themes and activities throughout the year which the children will be encouraged to participate in. Play-based curriculum Our curriculum has been thoughtfully designed by highly qualified and experienced Teachers and Early Years specialists. It nurtures curiosity, encourages inquisitive thinking, and supports children to explore the world around them with confidence. Rooted in a high-quality play-based approach, children learn through meaningful interactions, shared experiences, and purposeful play alongside both peers and skilled staff. Activities – using scissors, learning to dress ourselves and put our shoes on. One of our key focuses is getting the children outside – into nature, exploring and discovering new things. Children learn best when in a stimulating environment, so we aim to get outside every day, even if it is raining. Regularly attending Forest school sessions ensures children are playing in natural environments and exploring the world around them. Children will also participate in some whole school activities throughout the school year such as the Christmas School performance, World Book Day and Sports Days. Children will begin to integrate with some whole school activities to encourage them to become confident in the wider school.

Age groups Looks after children aged between 3 years 0 months and 4 years 11 months

Funding available Offers Extended Entitlement (30 hours)