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Banwell Buddies Pre-school

We are a committee-led preschool in a supportive rural community. We have plenty of outside space and play out in all weathers! We have supportive and dedicated staff who value the relationships that they build with our families. 

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Kirsty Webber
Contact Position
Preschool Lead Early Years Educator
Telephone
01934 822 233
01934 822 233
E-mail
info@banwellbuddies.com
Website
Banwell Buddies website

Where to go

Name
Rear of Banwell Primary School
Address
West Street
Banwell
Postcode
BS29 6DB
Notes

We are the wooden building at the top of the school drive. Please park in the village car park when visiting. 

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday 08:45 - 15:30Tuesday 08:45 - 12:30Wednesday 08:45 - 15:30Thursday 08:45 - 15:30Friday 08:45 - 15:30

Other details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£ 3.50 Breakfast
Band 1: up to and including 15 hours £ 4.50 a week Fees charged for additional services
Band 2: 16 hours plus £ 9.50 a week Fees charged for additional services
3 and 4 year olds £ 14.00 Per 3 hour session
2 year olds £ 15.50 Per 3 hour session
£ 3.50 Lunch Club
Hot lunch £2.25 Lunch
3.30 pm - 4.30 pm £ 6.00 Extra hour
£2.10 per day Lunch
Details
Breakfast, lunch club and stay and play sessions are offered as non-funded periods at this time. All other sessions may be used as Funded Universal, Extended or Privately paid for.
Related Links
Ofsted report

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision
Yes
Details
We have a ramp to help ease of access into our building. Disabled drivers with a blue badge may drive up to our building for drop off and pick up, except for school drop off and pick up ties when staff can walk down to meet children whose parents/carers are unable to walk up the school drive.

Special Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Experience with
Communication and Interaction
Physical and Sensory Impairment
Behaviour, Social and Emotional Development
Medical
Details
As per policy

Dietary Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Details
If a child has a restricted diet, for snacks we can ensure we provide something for them. Also we are happy to allow parents to bring in food items for their child.

Cultural Provisions

Has Provision
Yes
Experience with
Yes
Details
As per policy

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
Yes
Details
Please contact us for information on availability.

Funded Places

Registered to receive Funded Places (15 Hours)
Yes
2 year old funding
Yes

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Are you intending to provide 30 Hours?
Yes
Are you registered for Tax Free Childcare?
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Friday 08:45:00 15:30:00
Monday 08:45:00 15:30:00
Thursday 08:45:00 15:30:00
Tuesday 08:45:00 12:30:00
Wednesday 08:45:00 15:30:00
Other Availability
Lunch - 11.45 - 12.30; stay and play session - 3.30-4.30pm

School Pickups

Offers pickups
No

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
115232
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
28/11/2007IntegratedGood
29/06/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
15/12/2014Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
28/11/2019Inspection (Early Years Register)Requires Improvement
14/07/2021Re-inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Local offer

Description

Please see above under heading 'Inclusion' and see link to policy.

Links
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy
Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years
SEN Provision Type
Universal
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