About
Our mission here at All Saints is to bring children and success together
through play.
Our ethos is based on three core principles to aid children to become:
Resilient learners
Interactive learners
Confident learners
The key concepts that underpin our practice are:
Listening Skills – We would like every child to develop good listening skills, which in turn secure confident children who listen to others and work together.
Focused children – We recognise that each child has its own way of learning, or schema, and plan our activities to respond to this variety. This enables them to become focused learners and explore and use their imagination.
Skills into practice – Give children opportunities to learn new skills and put this into practice in the wider world, at home and in the local community.
Rounded individuals – We are continually developing our understanding of how we can help children learn and help them become rounded individuals, to explore every aspect of the environment and give them the confidence to take on challenges by taking a holistic approach.
A sense of awe and wonder - Give children a wide range of experiences, and empower them in their learning.
All Saints’ Pre-School is Ofsted inspected and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Guidance, which has a strong focus on developing and learning through play.
Partnership
with parents
with parents
Our team of dedicated, fully qualified and highly experienced professionals in Early Years Education form the bedrock of All Saints’ Pre-School. But we also recognise that you are your child’s first educators and we welcome parents’ involvement in all aspects of Pre-School, especially in helping to run special events and becoming a committee member.
Our work with the whole family, parents included, begins with a home visit. Before your child joins us we will visit you at home to chat about all aspects of Pre-School, from how we create your child’s Learning Journey and how we can work together to get the best for your child.
Once your child starts at All Saints, you can securely keep up to date with their growth an development through Tapestry– an online and app-based learning journal. You can also take part in optional Learning Together sessions, where you can come along to a session and join in the fun . Just contact us for more info!
Understanding
Schemas
Schemas
A schema is a pattern of behaviour a child exhibits as she explores the world through learning, growth and play.
We observe patterns of play and become familiar with different schemas. This helps to have a better understanding of the children's behaviours and also fosters well-informed dialogue between parents and Pre-School staff about a child’s learning.
Who we are
We are not a nursery setting, nor a childminder. We are a deadicated team of highly qualified early years professionals who have worked together for over 15 years providing the best experiences for your child.
Here are our wonderful staff.
Vicky Wood
Head and Manager of Pre-School
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies P.G.C.E.
MA Early Childhood
Level 2 Forest School
Senco
I have been working at Pre-School for over 17 years and have had previous roles in schools, Bradford Council and lecturing at Craven College and Leeds Beckett University. My work in early years has also taken me abroad to the US and Belgium. I am passionate about children spending time outdoors, be that in the woods, parks, town and in the community and here at Pre-School. Children learn and develop through play and that's what we do best here at Pre-School. In my spare time if I am not out on my bike then I am walking up a very large hill.
I am also currently working for The Department of Education as part of their Covid 19 Early Years Recovery Programme as an expert.
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Karen Smith
Assistant Manager
Level 5 Foundation Degree in Supporting Early Years
Safeguarding officer
I have been at All Saints Pre-School for 9 years, and began working here after volunteering when my daughter attended the Pre-School in 2008!
I am currently undertaking my degree in Supporting Early Years.
My passion is to offer the very best for all of the young children in our care, providing a safe and stimulating environment for them to learn, develop and grow as individuals, whether that be in the setting or out on our fun and challenging Forest Schools sessions.
My interests outside of Pre-School are varied, with art and live music close to my heart. I love a rummage at a vintage fair and putting my sewing skills to use on a good find. Weekends will always involve a long walk with family and friends and cosying up with my amazing daughter and our slightly bonkers cat!
Abi Westerman
Pre-School Practitioner
Level 5 Foundation degree in Early Years
Health and Safety Officer
I started my early years career here at Pre School as a student when I was completing my level 3 qualification in 2011 and then continued to work at Pre-School for a further 6 years whilst completing my foundation degree in early years. I recently returned to working at Pre -School in October 2020.
I am passionate about outdoor play and in particular the Forest school sessions here at Pre-School, a place that gives children complete freedom, and where I enjoy watching children grow in confidence and learn about taking risks whilst outside in the woods. I have also supported a number of children within the setting with complex needs and SEN.
When I am not busy at Pre-School I enjoy going on long walks with friends, going to gym classes and spending time with my friends and family.
Suzanne Spencer
Pre-School Practitioner
NVQ Level 3 Childcare
I have worked at All Saints Pre-School for 22 years and stil enjoy it. I am NVQ 3 trained and always learning something new everyday.
I love settling the children in and watching them grow with our large range of activities. When I'm not at Pre-School you will find me in the clothes shops or at the gym doing Zumba Classes. On the weekends I like to go walking around Yorkshire with my husband, family and dog.
Agi Stachura
Pre-School Practitioner
Early Years Teacher
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner
I have been working at Pre-School for nearly a year as well as previously helping at the Forest School sessions.
I am passionate about children learning through the natural environment and engaging their senses to have new experiences, that is what Pre-School is all about.
When I am not at Pre-School you will probably find me outside somewhere, up a hill, in the woods or you may even catch a glimpse of me on my paddle board on the river.
Emily Hannaford
Pre-School Assistant
Level 3 Play work
I joined Pre-School over two years ago as part of my interest in play and how children benefit from play based experiences alongside my passion for the outdoors. I have worked with school aged children for a number of years as a playworker at the Play Station in Ben Rhydding. I have an interest in supporting children with SEND especially in an outdoor environment. I curently support children wiht SEND here at Pre-School.
I have a busy family life with my three boys. I enjoy running and being outdoors with the family with our dog Woody.
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