Keepers Gate Forest school, pre-school and holiday club.

At Keepers Gate Forest School we are offering children an amazing opportunity to attend a child-centred learning experience in 30 acres of beautiful woodland and fields. Children will learn and develop while exploring and being at one with nature.

In term time we are offering a pre-school for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. In the holidays we offer care for 4 -11 year olds.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Rachel Landen & Nicky Lewis
Contact Position: owners
Telephone: 07826 965 258
E-mail: info@keepersgateforestschool.com
Website: www.keepersgateforestschool.com

Where to go

Name: Keepers Gate Forest School
Address: Wentwood drive
Weston-super-Mare
North Somerset
Postcode: BS24 9ND
Notes: The Forest school is set in 30 acres of woodland and fields. We are an outdoor setting which is accessed through a farm gate at the top of Wentwood drive.

Time / Date Details

When is it on: open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm. In winter months opening times shorten slightly.
Time of day: Evening
Morning
Afternoon

Other details

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£5	3-5 years per hour
£4/hour	Holiday Session

Details

We offer a minimum session for the preschool of 6 hours twice a week. The holiday club is £30 for 8-3pm, then £4 per hour until 5pm for the summer holidays we ask parents to commit to 2 sessions per week for a minimum of 3 weeks.

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision: Yes
Details: We could add a wheel chair ramp to give access into the barn. As we are outside in the coutry-side we would work with parents to offer inclusivity.

Special Needs

Has Provision: Yes
Experience with: Communication and Interaction
Deafness
Physical and Sensory Impairment
Diabetes
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
ADHD
Asthma
Hearing impairment
Autism spectrum
Behaviour, Social and Emotional Development
Learning difficulties
Challenging Behaviour
Cognition and Learning
Details: We have very experienced staff to meet children's individual needs and put strategies in place to offer an inclusive environment for all children that attend.

Dietary Needs

Has Provision: Yes
Experience with: Yes
Details: We provide for children that eat certain foods due to parental preference as well as catering for children with allergies and intolerances. A member of staff is trained to care for children with diabetic.

Cultural Provisions

Has Provision: Yes
Details: We appreciate and acknowledge all cultures in our society and we support equality by creating a positive environment using resources and books. We also talk to families and ask about events that they may celebrate so that we can incorporate it into our setting, giving children a personal identity and allowing them to be proud of who they are.

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies: Yes
Details: We currently have pre-school spaces starting September 2023. Please contact us as we are now offering visits.

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

School Pickups

Offers pickups: No

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

2654452

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
21/09/2023	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding