We enable children to develop socially,
physically and intellectually
Hunsdon Ducklings Pre-school opened in 1996. We are a registered charity (1042209) with a constitution approved by the Charities Commission and the Early Years Alliance.
We are a committee run, non-profit making organisation.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Our pre-school provides learning opportunities for children aged between 2 years 9 months and 4 years. Sessions run from the hours of 9am to 3pm and are held in a purpose-built portacabin classroom to the rear of Hunsdon JMI School. The setting has a small outdoor play area, and we are lucky enough to have access to the school’s playground and outdoor equipment. Our premises have disabled access.
Wraparound care is provided at our breakfast club (7:30am – 9am) and afterschool club (3:15pm – 5:30pm) for children attending the pre-school and the children of Hunsdon JMI School (Reception to Yr 6).
INCLUSIVE LEARNING
We are committed to the principle of inclusive learning and we use our best endeavours to secure a special educational provision for children whom this is required, through our dedicated SEN Co-ordinator, Lynn Barnett (Pre-school Manager).
Following their time with us, most of the children, although not all, progress to Hunsdon JMI School.
We have good links with the school which ensures a smooth transition for all the children who are rising 4, with weekly visits to the Early Entry and Reception class for a group story and Music and Movement.
Our latest Ofsted inspection was on 8th November 2024 where we received a ‘Good’ rating. You can view the report by clicking on the Ofsted logo at the bottom of the page.
We follow the policies set out by the Early Years Alliance, all of which are readily available for parents to read through, and which can be found in the Policies Folder in our foyer.
My son William has attended the breakfast and afterschool club provision at Ducklings for two and a half years.
I have been so impressed with the care they provide. The small intimate setting gives the children all the support they need while still providing plenty of choice of activities to keep them entertained.
I have another child in a different local setting and by comparison Ducklings is streets ahead.