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Little  Acorns Pre- School Ipswich
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Our Ethos

We are a warm, welcoming Pre-School, with a cosy and homely environment. We have natural authentic resources and calming neutral colours. We strive to provide fun, exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and allow children freedom to explore. Our outdoor space encourages exploration, independence and builds resilience. We want children to feel a sense of belonging and we are responsive to their needs.

Safeguarding

  

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We have an open positive culture where staff are vigilant and are empowered to speak out if they have concerns. We follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. We have four staff who have undergone Safeguarding Lead training.

"  Children are happy, safe and settled. Parents talk about the friendliness of staff and how much their children look forward to attending " Ofsted 2019  

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Opening times

We are open 38 weeks of the year during term time. We follow Sidegate Primary term dates as closely as possible.

Our opening hours are  8am - 4pm


Morning sessions

8.00 - 12 noon or 1pm

8.30 - 12 noon or 1pm

9.00 - 12 noon or 1pm


All day

8.00 - 3pm or 4pm

8.30 - 3pm or 4pm

9.00 - 3pm or 4pm


Afternoons

1pm - 4pm


Lunch is part of the morning sessions that end at 1pm


Funded hours can be accessed through any combination of these sessions.


Children need to bring a healthy packed lunch, if staying. 


The decision to close the Pre-School due to bad weather or if there is an emergency maintenance issue is not taken lightly and will only happen if it is deemed unsafe. Parents will be contacted in the event of this becoming necessary.


Funding and Fees

All  three and four-year-olds are entitled to fifteen hours of funded education a week with a 'registered provider'. 


Three year olds are automatically able to access 15 hours of funding the term after their third birthday.


Eligible three and four year olds may also be able to access an additional 15 hours of funding. Please check www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for the eligibility criteria.


Some 2 year olds may be eligible for a Golden Ticket .Please check www.suffolk.gov.uk/two for the eligibility criteria.


Under the government funding scheme from April 2024 eligible 2 year olds may also be entitled to 15 hours funding. Please check  www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to see if your child is eligible.


Eligible 2 year olds under the funding scheme will automatically receive 30 hours funding the term after they turn three.


There is also a voluntary consumable charge of 50p per session for funded children. If you do not wish to pay for these consumables, for example because you wish to provide your own, we would ask that you make the Pre-School aware so next steps can be discussed.


In addition to your child's government funded hours, you can also pay fees for additional hours, subject to availability.


Our current fees are:-

2 year olds       £7.36

3&4 year olds  £6.93


Parents are invoiced monthly for any fees and consumable charges.


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140 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 4JD, United Kingdom

01473 399093 littleacornsipswich@gmail.com Registered Charity No. 1031114 Member of the Early Years Learning Alliance

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Term Dates 2025/2026

Summer Term 2025

Summer Term 2025

Summer Term 2025

Term commences 

Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025 

Half Term Monday 26th to Friday 30th May 2025

Term ends

 Monday 21st July 2025

Autumn Term 2025

Summer Term 2025

Summer Term 2025

Term commences 

Thursday 4th September 2025

Half Term is Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025

Term ends

Wednesday 17th December 2025

Spring Term 2026

Summer Term 2025

Spring Term 2026

Term commences 

Monday 5th January 2026 

Half Term is Monday 16th to Friday 20th February 2026

Term ends 

Monday 30th March 2026

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