ARC Pre-School

Local Offer

ARC Pre-School is an Ofsted approved, privately owned childcare provider.

We are located in the heart of Britwell, at the Britwell Youth and Community Centre.

ARC Pre-School caters for families with children aged between 2-5 years old.

It offers:

  • private full time and part time places
  • limited funded places (15 hours per week)
  • a safe, caring and happy environment
  • a diverse curriculum
  • good quality resources
  • large open garden space where children can learn and explore. 

Opening hours:   

  • Monday to Thursday - 9am to 3pm.
  • Fridays 9am to 12pm.

(Minimum of 2 sessions required per week.) 

Who to contact

Contact name
Charmaine Wattley
Contact position
Manager
Telephone
07443575910 07443575910
E-mail
manager@arcpreschool.co.uk

Where to go

Name
Britwell Youth & Community Centre
Address
Wentworth Avenue
Slough
Berkshire
Postcode

SL2 2DH

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Costs

Details
  • Fees charged on an hourly, sessional or day rate depending on what option is required.
  • Additional fees charged for a lunchbox, uniform, nappies and special activities such as trips.
  • Fees are charged one month in advance and we accept childcare vouchers.

For further information regarding fees please contact Charmaine Wattley on 07443575910.

Inclusion information

Wheelchair access
Yes
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs experience
Allergies
Delayed Development
Hearing Difficulties
Challenging Behaviour
Eczema
Autism spectrum
Motor impairment
Asthma

Childcare information

Vacancies

Has immediate vacancies
Yes
Details
6 vacancies for 2 year funded spaces. Afternoon session.
Updated
26/03/2024

Funded places

3/4 year old funding
Yes
2 year old funding
Yes

Ofsted information

Ofsted URN
EY469542
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
12/06/2014Inspection (Early Years Register)Requires Improvement
17/09/2015Re-inspection (Early Years Register)Requires Improvement
07/09/2016Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
02/11/2021Inspection (Early Years Register)Inadequate
13/06/2022Re-inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Local Offer

Contact name
Charmaine Wattley
Contact telephone
01753 900987 / 07443575910
Contact email
manager@arcpreschool.co.uk
Local Offer age bands
Early Years (0-4 years)

Schools extended Local Offer response

Special Educational Needs policy

ARC Pre School are committed to the inclusion of all children.

We:

  • believe that all children should have the opportunity to learn, play and progress in an enriched environment alongside their peers
  • provide an environment in which children with special educational needs (SEN) are welcome and supported to reach their full potential
  • have regard for the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2014) and support parents and children with special educational needs in accordance to our admissions policy
  • identify the specific needs of children with special educational needs and meet those needs through a range of SEN strategies, interventions and support when required to, by working in partnership with parents and other agencies
  • monitor and review our policy, practice and provision and, if necessary, make adjustments to support all children.

Our opening times:

Monday to Thursday. Operating day: 8am to 4 pm. 

Children arrive for agreed session between core hours 8.30am to 3.30pm. These sessions are morning, afternoon or full school day.

Teaching and learning

Arc are proud to provide a friendly and nurturing environment where children can learn through quality teaching, fun and an environment that meets the child's needs.

Our:

  • curriculum is planned around the children and designed to be engaging so that children can meet their individual potential in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment
  • experienced team provide a variety of experiences through a blended learning approach depending on each child. 

We:

  • follow the child's lead and progress them on whilst gently challenging them in all areas of their learning
  • work with parents and from the outset we keep in regular contact through a variety of sources such as regular "chats" on children arriving or leaving for the day.   

 

Identifying and assessing Special Educational Needs

ARC Pre School uses the graduated approach to support children with SEN. 

We assess, plan, do and review our work as prescribed in the SEN Code of Practice 2014. Also as part of the review and monitoring approach we invite parents to discuss and meet their child’s key person and the SENCo to talk about their child’s achievements and progress.

Prior to your child starting at the setting we ask each family to complete a registration form and meet us to discuss your child’s needs. 

On starting at ARC Preschool, we observe your child by looking, listening and noting what he or she is doing. 

We make assessments and analyse observations and decide what steps need to be taken to support and develop your child. 

We plan to ensure that we are meeting your child’s needs giving experiences and opportunities in an enriched environment which includes providing resources and routines appropriate to your child’s requirements. You will be introduced to your child’s key person who will work with you and other agencies, depending on your child’s needs to ensure your child is working towards their full potential. We do this by:

  • liaising with parents
  • observing children’s development and monitoring progress over time
  • obtaining relevant reports from other professionals, if applicable
  • attend meetings with lead professionals and contribute to education and care plans
  • seek any training information required to support your child.
Involving parents and children/young people in planning and reviewing progress

We encourage involvement from parents in a number of ways:

  •   provide Individual Education Planning meetings
  •   reporting to parents on a regular basis
  •   asking parents to complete questionnaires
  •   attend transition meetings
  •   invite parents to progress meetings
  •   record achievements and progress through a learning journey.

Identifying and Assessing Special Educational Needs:

All parents and children are invited to ARC Pre School to visit our setting so that they have first hand knowledge of how we work with children to develop their learning and achieve their full potential. In some cases we may need to carry out home visits beforehand to discuss any concerns.

If we find a child is not making the progress expected or their needs are too complex for the setting to meet, the setting would request an education, health and care needs assessment.

Additional support

We work closely with our local authority. Our Lead SENCO seeks advice and support from the local authority Early Years Advisors and Area SEN Advisor when extra support is needed. If further support is required we will request training to be provided depending on the needs of individual children.  In addition, we sign-post parents and carers to their local Children’s Centre who may be able to offer additional help, advice and support to families.

ARC Pre School attend regular training and courses and liaise with multi-agency professionals to ensure that our staff are knowledgeable and training is up to date in order to work with and meet the needs of your child.

Examples of training attended:

  • Speech and Language Cluster meetings.
  • Special educational needs training updates and meetings.
  • All staff work towards or hold relevant childcare qualifications.
  • All staff attend regular meetings where information and updates are discussed.
  • Staff working practices are reviewed regularly to ensure that recent “best practice” is in place.
  • Early Literacy & Language Practitioner.

 Our staff are experienced in identifying children who may be displaying:

  • speech and language needs
  • global development delay
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • behaviour, social and emotional needs.
Extra activities

We have a large outdoor area that the children can explore with a dedicated play area.

Our staff are committed to working with your child in a safe and friendly environment.

Meeting social and emotional needs of children/young people

The staff at ARC Pre School are supportive of all the children's social and emotional needs.  Our experience and knowledge enable us to provide for children's behavioural, social and emotional needs. Targeted strategies are used to meet specific needs and these are discussed with parents on  an individual basis. We aim to provide an environment whereby children feel safe in order to learn and develop.

Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills

Staff attend various training opportunities and these include training with:

  • the Local Authority Advisory team
  • other professional providers such as Food Safety Avisers
  • East Berkshire College
  • in house training
  • all staff are encouraged to achieve their Level 3 qualification
  • Pre School Learning Alliance.

 

Transitions

We work closely with children and their parents to support them with any transitions that their child may be going through.

If required, additional professional advice may be sought following discussions with parents and external agencies.

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Disclaimer

This information has been collected from third party providers. Slough Information and Services Guide and Slough Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommend that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), OFSTED and CQC registrations.

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