ABOUT US
About Crudwell Pre-School
Crudwell Pre-School is a thriving Pre-School in the beautiful rural village of Crudwell, Wiltshire, within easy reach of Malmesbury, Tetbury, Cirencester and surrounding villages. With experienced, friendly, well-qualified staff and excellent facilities – including our exclusive woodland outdoor play area and extensive playing fields – we offer first-class care as well as exciting opportunities for learning through play.
We are always finding ways to be kind and help others. We do this through creating special things (painted bookmarks, planted seeds with decorated pots all made by the children)and leaving them around the village (random acts of kindness) and we also have our CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL PANTRY. This is where families can help themselves to healthy food plus essential supplies such as nappies and wet wipes when they need to.
We have our own Sustainability Action Plan which we are proud of. The children often share their thoughts (such as not using too much water when washing their hands) which we add to this living document.
We have been awarded the grade “Good” by OFSTED. We are very proud of our report which can be found here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693570
We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-3pm for children aged 2 – 5 years. Sessions can be 9-3, 9-12 or 12-3 but we ask for 2 full days/ 12 hours per week as a minimum. If you are using government funding there is no extra charge on top of this.
If you would like to add extra sessions on top of the funded sessions, the costs would be: 2 year olds – £22.50 for half day and £45 per full day. 3/4 year olds – £20 per half day and £40 per full day.
OUR ETHOS & VISION
OUR TEAM
Cathy, Manager
Cathy has worked in the Early Years sector since 1994 across a variety of roles including a childminder and nanny. She has been manager of Crudwell Pre-School since September 2014 and absolutely loves this role and is known for her “Cathy Cuddles”!
Cathy has a degree in Early Childhood Studies, is joint SENDCO with Val, and is also designated safeguarding lead and has been trained to an advanced level.
Cathy is married with 3 daughters, 1 granddaughter and 1 grandson and 2 cats.
Val, Deputy
Val has been working at Crudwell Pre-School since 2021 and became Deputy in Sept 2022. She is level 3 trained and is also our joint SENDCO with Cathy. Val is highly trained in this role and is so passionate about it.
Val has the most amazing kind and calm nature which makes every child and family member feel welcomed.
Val has a daughter, son and 2 dogs.
Lottie, Practitioner
Lottie is a lovely ray of sunshine. She has a degree in Performing Arts and the children have enjoyed choosing songs for her to sing and taking part in her music and movement classes. She has a level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
Lottie has a dachshund puppy called Cindy-Lou.
Kimmie, Level 3 supply staff
Kimmie has been a constant part of our Pre-School family. she began as an apprentice and got her level 3 Early Years Educator qualification with us which was amazing. She left to have children (who she sent to our Pre-School) and now she is on our supply team which we are so happy about. Kimmie has a wonderful imagination and brings our 2 puppets Brian and Betty to life !