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In January 2017, we set up Parkside Preschool, which is now based on our school site and makes use of our school facilities. The preschool is a natural addition to our school and is staffed by a manager and practitioners. This ensures we have quality learning provision in place.
In January 2017, we set up Parkside Preschool, which is now based on our school site and makes use of our school facilities. The preschool is a natural addition to our school and is staffed by a manager and practitioners. This ensures we have quality learning provision in place.
Active learning
Active learning
Early Years at Parkside is committed to offering quality care and provision for every child. We have a strong focus on a play based curriculum and catering for individual children’s interests. The characteristics of effective learning underpin all we do in the Early Years. The environments, both indoors and out, support high quality learning experiences.
The school community
The school community
Parkside Preschool is very much a part of the whole school community and our extra curricular activities provide more opportunities for Preschool to visit the main school. If your child goes on to attend Parkside Primary, this added benefit provides a seamless transition into Reception.
The extracurricular activities are charged at £3 per session which are supported by specialist teachers, this provides the children opportunities to engage in new experiences.
Below is an example of our curricular timetable, which demonstrates what a typical week may look like.
*Please note these sessions are subject to change to ensure children receive a variety of learning experiences.
Sessions
Sessions
*Children that are registered for an all day session will have the opportunity to participate in two different extracurricular activities on that one day.
To confirm your child’s space you will be asked to provide a £50 deposit (refunded once your child has started in the preschool).
Meaningful experiences
Meaningful experiences
We ensure observation and assessment is at the heart of all we do, creating plans for inspiring and meaningful learning experiences for every child based on their own fascinations and needs. We plan for provision within every area of learning, the 3 Prime Areas and the 4 Specific Areas. At Parkside we work closely with parents and carers, valuing them as true partners in learning.
Contacts
Contacts
If you would like to visit Parkside Preschool, we offer a show around between 3:30 and 4pm, these can be booked via our email preschool@parksideprimary.org or via telephone 01435 864577
Enquiries
Enquiries
If you would like to register interest in your child starting with us at Parkside, please fill in the enquiry form below and a member of our team will contact you during our intake process.
If you are a parent of a child who currently attends, and wish to adjust your child’s sessions, please fill in the “Existing students changes” form for the correct term intake.
Autumn Term 2025 New Starters (To start week commencing 3rd November)
January 2026 New Starters (Spring Term)
April 2026 New Starters (Summer Term)
September 2026 New Starters (Autumn Term)
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