Business Details
Parson Drove Pre-School in Wisbech
Parson Drove Pre-School is a small village-based early years setting located within the grounds of Alderman Payne Primary School. Our team comprises five qualified staff members, including a Level 5 practitioner, three Level 3 practitioners, and a Level 2 practitioner, supported by regular student placements. We operate from a mobile unit, offering flexible childcare services during term time. As members of the Early Years Alliance, we adhere to rigorous educational standards and maintain a comprehensive policy framework. Our committee-led governance includes parent representatives, school governors, and community members, ensuring our operations remain aligned with local needs.We specialise in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through play-based learning, focusing on seven key developmental areas. Our approach emphasizes strong adult-child relationships, language development, and physical coordination. We utilise the OurSchoolsApp platform for efficient communication with families and maintain transparent operational practices. Our setting prioritises child-led exploration within structured, safety-conscious environments.
Services
Early Years Education
Child Care Services
Play-Based Learning
Parent Communication App
Term-Time Breakfast Club
Highlights and features
- We employ five qualified early years practitioners with specialist training
- Our curriculum follows the government-endorsed Early Years Foundation Stage framework
- We maintain small group sizes for personalised child development support
- Our mobile unit provides a purpose-built, safe learning environment
- We utilise digital platforms for transparent parent-teacher communication
Services
Early Years Education
We deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through structured play activities. Our qualified practitioners plan experiences across seven learning areas including communication, physical development, and creative arts. Each session incorporates both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities tailored to children's developmental needs.
Child Care Services
Our term-time childcare operates daily from 8:30am to 3:00pm. The service includes breakfast club provision and accommodates children aged 2-5 years. We maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios with qualified practitioners supervising all activities in our purpose-built mobile unit.
Parent Communication App
We utilise the OurSchoolsApp platform for real-time communication with families. The app provides access to term dates, policies, and daily updates. Parents receive push notifications about important information and can access historical records through the app's document management system.
Play-Based Learning
Our educational approach centres on play-based learning that develops key skills across all seven EYFS areas. Activities are designed to enhance language development, motor skills, and social interaction. We provide both structured sessions and free-play opportunities in our purpose-designed learning spaces.
Term-Time Breakfast Club
We offer a daily breakfast club from 8:30am, providing nutritious morning meals before formal sessions begin. This service supports working parents while ensuring children start their day with appropriate nourishment and social interaction in a supervised environment.
Questions
What are your term-time operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm during term time. We also provide a breakfast club from 8:30am each morning.
What curriculum do you follow?
We deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through play-based learning, covering seven key areas including communication, physical development, and creative arts.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the OurSchoolsApp platform for real-time updates, document sharing, and calendar management. Parents receive push notifications about important information and session updates.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes one Level 5 practitioner, three Level 3 practitioners, and a Level 2 practitioner. We also regularly host student placements to maintain training currency.
Where is the pre-school located?
We operate from a mobile unit within the grounds of Alderman Payne Primary School at Main Road, Parson Drove, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 4JA.
How is the setting governed?
We are managed by a committee comprising parents, school governors, and community representatives. Our policies align with Early Years Alliance standards and we maintain charitable status under number 1079441.
