Greenshoots Preschool
Greenshoots is a friendly, caring pre-school which provides a happy, safe and stimulating environment, where children are able to thrive and learn.
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Laira Green Primary School
Bramley Road
PL3 6BP
Set within the grounds of Laira Green Primary School, we have the privilege of being able to use many of the school's excellent facilities, such as the music room, ICT suite, playgrounds and halls.
Our setting has an open-plan layout and has a lot of natural light, which is enjoyed by the children, and creates a home from home feel.
Greenshoots were praised by Ofsted gaining an OUTSTANDING rating in April 2019.
We believe young children learn best through activities that are fun and enjoyable. We take pride in getting to know each child to harness their interests and to cater for their individual learning needs.
We have a team of highly trained staff who work closely with parents/carers to ensure their child receives the best possible care and early years education. In our most recent inspection report, Ofsted commended Greenshoots for the 'good rapport built with families'.
Greenshoots is a charitable organisation set within the grounds of Laira Green Primary School, providing a safe, secure environment in which children are able to thrive and learn. The staff of Greenshoots work closely with the staff of the school enabling smooth transitions from the Pre-school to the Foundation Stage of Laira Green Primary School.
Greenshoots Preschool is for children 2 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.
Why choose Greenshoots?
Greenshoots Pre-school offers your child qualified and experienced practitioners, delivering compassionate and engaging care throughout their development. All of the children's individual needs are met by their dedicated key person. We pride ourselves in providing a home from home environment with spacious and light areas filled with stimulating resources and giving the children access to a diverse range of learning and play opportunities both indoors and outdoors. Greenshoots has strong links with Laira Green Primary school which enables smooth transitions when children enter their Foundation Stage class.
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Awards
- Ofsted rating: Outstanding See the report for the school
Greenshoots has experience in providing care to children with a wide variety of SEND needs and aim to support all our setting users effectively.
We welcome parents to contact us directly to discuss specific requirements for their child.
We have experience if looking after children with
- Medical needs
- Loss or bereavement
- Learning difficulties
- Language impairment
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder ASD
- Asthma
- Physical impairment
- ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Visual impairment
- Downs syndrome
- Spinabifida
- Challenging behaviour
- Hearing difficulties
- Global Developmental Delay
- Epilepsy
- Emotional needs
Our staff have a wealth of experience working with children with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities.
Greenshoots is a term time only setting.
- Pre school
- Breakfast Club
- Pre-school - 3 to 4 years
- Nursery - under 5
- Three / four year old funded
- Two year old funded
Facilities
- Songs, Rhymes and Music
- Soft slay area
- Small world toys
- DVD
- Toys
- Full cooked lunch
- Themed sessions
- Extended services school
- TV / Video
- Garden
- Treasure baskets
- Games
- Water play
- Home corner
- Walks to local park etc
- Heuristic play
- Visit and outings
- Healthy eating
- Kitchen facilities
- ICT facilities
- Messy play area
- Meeting rooms
- Meals cooked on premises
- Nappy changing facility
- Music time
- Music room
- Multicultural themed play
- Open space
- Nature exploration
- PC's and game consoles
- Outdoor playspace
- Out-door play
- Pet fish
- Playroom
- Allotment plot
- Adventure playground
- Push-alongs
- Baby facilities
- Arts and crafts
- Reading
- Quiet area
- Both indoor and outdoor activities
- Books and storytelling
- Puzzles / jigsaws
- Climbing frame
- Sandpits and play
- Role play dressing up
- Ride-ons
- CCTV security cameras
- Refreshments
- Sensory play
- Cookery
- Secure access
- Construction toys
- Computer
- Sleeping area
- Disabled access
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