SER BACH – CWTCH 1

Setting Leaders:

Mrs Naomi Watkins and Miss Jessica Williams

Setting Assistants:

Nicola Lewis, Charleen Flipping, Rhys Davies

Flying Start hours:

Monday – Friday – Morning – 8:45am – 11:15am
Monday – Friday – Afternoon – 12:30pm – 3:15pm

Non Flying start hours:

Monday – Friday – Morning – 8:45am – 11:15am
All day – 8:45am – 3:15pm
Afternoon – 12:35pm – 3:15pm

We provide:

Flying start (2 year olds) provides up to 38 places, 19 morning places  and 19 afternoon places it is an initiative funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, which aims to give children from 0-3 years, the best start in life.

Flying Start is a provision available for children to access the term after their 2nd birthday.

Non Flying Start children may access this provision on their 2nd birthday.

A wide range of play activities are available in the setting for the children to freely explore and experiment to promote progress in all areas of a child’s development, which will meet individual needs.

The setting follows the Curiosity Approach encouraging child led activities using loose part resources. Following the children’s interests at all time and expanding their curiosity and independence.

Our vision

HAFAN SER

H-High Expectations for happy children
A-Ambitious and independent
F-Feeling safe and valued in our diverse family
A-Active, enterprising and caring
N-Nurturing each other, NEVER GIVE UP!
S-Safe
E-Encouraging
R-Reliable

Our aims and objectives:

• Sêr Bach Y Cwm’s main aim is to ensure the children’s environment is a stimulating, friendly and caring.
• Every child in our care feels happy, safe, secure and confident from when they enter to when they leave
• All staff ensure appropriate and relevant activities, resources are set out for the children to develop their confidence and reach their full potential.
• All staff give children the support, encouragement and praise to develop their self esteem and be proud of what they do.
• To ensure equal opportunities for the children in the setting.
• To always be reflective and evaluate to improve throughout.
• To provide children with opportunities to gain competence in a variety of skills and techniques that increase their interest and control over their environment.
• Ser Bach Y Cwm will focus on children from disadvantaged backgrounds, in target areas and aims to improve their outcomes in preparation for school and the future.
• To provide a wide variety of activities within a routine where cooperative play/work is encouraged and multiple skills are developed.

When can my child start in Flying Start?

Flying Start is a provision available for boys and girls to access the term after their 2nd birthday.

When can my child start as a Non flying start child?

Non Flying Start children may access this provision on their 2nd birthday.

Please click this link to download or statement of purpose

STAEMENT OF PURPOSE

How to apply for a Flying Start place?

To see if you are eligible for a Flying start place please visit the Powys website and apply.

How to apply for a Non Flying Start place?

Please phone the school and ask to speak to the setting leader on – 01639 846070.

Prices:

8:45am – 11:15am – £8.75
8:45am – 3:15pm – £22.75
12:30pm – 3:15pm – £8.75

USEFUL LINKS

For useful information from Children in Wales – click below

https://www.childreninwales.org.uk/professionals/our-work/early-years/early-years-resources/

January 23

Messy play with Jelli Baff, practicing to mix, pour and transfer

Relaxing reading a book with teddy

Water play, using measuring jugs, funnels and pipets

Helping to clean outdoors. What a big help!

Paint is always available for the children to choose, we encourage the children to paint on different surfaces and use different resources

Using hammers to break the dinosaurs free from the ice!

Snack time is our favourite time of day in Ser Bach! Yummy!

Picnic around the campfire, look at us sharing the tent!

Water beads are our Favourite!

Dancing fun!

Investigating with lights

Making splashes and mark making in the soapy water