Welcome to Fish & Bricks

Fish & Bricks Pre-school aims to ensure that every child has the opportunity to continue to develop his/her capabilities and potential socially, physically, artistically, spiritually, academically and intellectually through play.

Fundamental to this aim is the provision of an environment for learning and developing which is safe, secure, happy and stimulating to be in and which offers and provides the social and educational opportunities for all children, with adults who are professional, concerned and caring about the children as individuals.

PLACES ARE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 2023

MORE ABOUT US

Useful links


Gateway Baptist Church
http://www.gatewaybaptist.org.uk

Our Aims

We aim to ensure that every child has the opportunity to continue to develop his/her capabilities and potential:-

Socially
Spiritually
Physically
Academically
Artistically
Intellectually
Environment

Fundamental to this aim is the provision of an environment for learning and developing which is safe, secure, happy and stimulating to be in

Opportunities for All

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for all children and offer the social and educational foundation for children of all abilities and backgrounds

Teaching and Care

All of our teachers are carefully selected as adults who are professional, concerned and caring about the children as individuals

Guiding Principles

We seek to encourage and help develop:

Self esteem

In a safe and secure environment and through the enjoyment of play and exploration to build self esteem and confidence, recognising everyone is valued for who they are

Caring

To encourage a caring attitude to all things, other people and oneself

Sharing

To learn to share, and communicate in an appropriate way

Self confidence

To value each child’s contribution in all areas of activities, nurturing pride and self-confidence in each individual

Environmental awareness

To foster an awareness, appreciation and knowledge of our environment

Literacy

To engender a love of books, mark making and self expression

Creativity

To enjoy, develop skills and find pleasure in taking part in creative activities of art, music, drama and physical activity

Numeracy

To begin to develop an awareness and understanding of numbers and mathematical concepts

What Parents Say

OFSTED REPORT

Fish and Bricks was rated GOOD at the most recent inspection in December 2019.

The Inspector’s Report included the following observations:-

“The dedicated manager and enthusiastic staff work together as a well-oiled team. They are very caring and calm and create a loving, nurturing environment. All children demonstrate how happy, safe and settled they feel as they explore the stimulating pre-school with great confidence.”

“The manager and her deputy are very passionate and experienced, and they want all children to thrive and reach their full potential.”

“Children gain a wide range of skills that prepare them very well for future learning. They are very creative and imaginative and delight in developing their ideas.”

For the full report click here

SEND Local Offer

Fish and Bricks Pre-School is a fully inclusive environment and we are delighted to welcome children of all abilities.

For our full SEND Local Offer please click here.