Day to Day
Berriew pre-school, Plan in the moment by following children's interests and adding teachable moments into their play. We offer a wide range of resources for the children to freely choose from and Incorporate Welsh into all areas of learning.
The care each child receives is responsive to their Interests and needs, and we believe that a parents input is paramount to a childs Learning Journey, we will work closely with you to ensure your child is getting the most from their pre-school experience.
The care each child receives is responsive to their Interests and needs, and we believe that a parents input is paramount to a childs Learning Journey, we will work closely with you to ensure your child is getting the most from their pre-school experience.
What we do.We follow children's interests and allow them the freedom to make their own choices. We have an open door policy for the children to have the freedom to explore our outdoor areas no matter what the weather. We provide a Healthy rolling snack, mid-morning and mid afternoon. We have daily group catch up session times where children can share news, share stories, Join in with songs/rhymes in english and welsh. We offer Busy feet & Ready steady music sessions, Bach a Iach, small and healthy award sessions to improve physical literacy. |
CymruAlthough predominantly we are an English speaking setting. We are working towards the Welsh Active Offer. We encourage the use of Welsh language in all areas of learning, with welsh rymes/songs and stories, A welsh phrase of the week and throughout our daily routine such as snack time. The children engage really well and it is the perfect introduction to Welsh and learning other languages in the future. |
What to packPlease send your children in suitable clothing and shoes and prepared for the weather that day. For example: Sun hats/ Coats/Wellies. We do have an optional Berriew pre-school uniform. We ask that all children have an all in one weather proof suit and wellies to stay in pre-school on their pegs. We have a variety of spare clothes in pre-school so no bags needed for all children. Children in nappies will have their own labelled basket to store all nappies/wipes etc in pre-school. |
Parent/carers stay and play
and School links
We have close links with Berriew Primary School, This familiarity is invaluable as children gain confidence within Parents/Carers stay and play sessions to attend pre school, and from pre school to school - the new experience becoming a natural and exciting new adventure.