LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
A REGISTERED CHARITY
Ofsted registered
Aims of group
Theale under 5’s aims to provide a safe, happy stimulating and enjoyable environment in which the child can learn and develop to their fullest potential in their own time. We do this in partnership with parents, who we value as the first educators of young children.
To assist the child to form relationships with other adults and children so they will be ready for the transition to Nursery or Primary School.
We provide sand, water-play, playdough, painting, home corner, dressing-up, jigsaws and books along with a selection of Lego, cars, trains, dolls and prams, construction toys, musical instruments, climbing frame and slide. These activities cover the six areas of learning as specified in the Foundation Stage Profile set by the Department for Education and Skills (DFES).
These activities provide the children with physical play, imaginative play and creative play, They help language development and also with the children’s emotional, social and intellectual development.
Parents/carers are always welcome to stay and help during Pre-school sessions. We also need help from parents/carers for all the fund raising events and in the forming of the Committee.
Everyone caring for children under 5 are invited to attend our Parent/Toddler group with your child, which is held on Thursday afternoon between 1.30pm and 3pm. You will also be given the opportunity to visit a Pre-school session.
History of the Group
Theale Pre-school was officially formed in November 1965 and was held in the old Parish Room. The Group expanded with the growth of the village and has occupied the Village Hall since 1978.
Reg. Charity No. 1038235 Member of PLA Ofsted registered