Saint Chad’s, Chadwell Heath, Romford

A Christian Community Seeking To Serve Jesus

Chadderkidz - Preschool

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Our preschool, established in January 2007, continues to go from strength to strength. We have a strong Christian ethos as well embracing all that is required of the OFSTED regulations (to 14 National Standards). We have an experienced manager in Marian Childs, a member of our church family, and a fully committed staff team. We currently have a few vacancies and are taking bookings for the January 2008 intake.

If you would like to know more about c·h·a·d·d·e·r·k·i·d·z and wish to reserve a place for your child, please pick up a leaflet from the church office and/or make an arrangements to view our facilities, meet the staff and find out more about c·h·a·d·d·e·r·k·i·d·z

Scrolling a little further down this page will give you the 'Aims and Objectives' for our Preschool as well as our 'Admittance Procedure'. Details are as follows:

Sessions: Monday to Friday
from 9.30am to 12.00noon

Cost: £6.50 per session

Age Group: 2¹/₂to 5 years

We also want to give you a personal invitation to come along to meet the staff, view our facilities and find out more about c·h·a·d·d·e·r·k·i·d·z by contacting our church office or by calling into ‘Bounce Club’, held in our church hall each Tuesday afternoon during term time from 1.00pm to 2.20pm

(Bounce Club costs £1.50 per adult - children free!).

You can download an information leaflet about c·h·a·d·d·e·r·k·i·d·z by clicking here

You can download an application form for c·h·a·d·d·e·r·k·i·d·z by clicking here

Aims and Objectives

The Saint Chad’s Anglican Church Preschool has a clear Christian identity. It operates on the Christian principals of respect for self and others, acceptance of all cultures, responsible behaviour and enjoyment through the activities we provide.

The purpose of the Saint Chad’s Anglican Church Preschool is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities and experiences, as we seek to meet the diverse development of each individual child.

Saint Chad’s Anglican Church Preschool Aims To

Be a community which reflects the love of God in our relationships, standards and way of life.
Promote learning about the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ as well as the beliefs and practises of Saint Chad’s Anglican Church.
Adhere to the OFSTED regulated 14 National standards set by the Government to promote the welfare and development of children.
Plan learning and play activities, following the foundation stage national curriculum programme.
Work in partnership with parents and carers.
Play a positive role in helping children separate from their main carers and prepare them for primary school.
Promote, and encourage, self-confidence, self-respect, self-expression and respect for others.
Promote social and practical skills through sharing and working together.
Be positive role models for the children.
Seek to be a clear reflection in the community of values, relationships and compassion, offered in the Kingdom of God.

Admittance Procedure

As with all pre-school and nursery groups, we are required, by law, to have an admittance procedure that is both consistent and fair. With this in mind, the Parochial Church Council have agreed the following criteria is to be followed when admitting children into chadderkidz.

Order Of Priority

Children who are eligible for a 3 or 4 year funded placement and: a) live within the parish boundary of Saint Chad's, Chadwell Heath; b) live outside the parish boundary of Saint Chad's, Chadwell Heath.
Children whose referral is supported by an outside agency or professional body.
Children whose parent/carer is a regular attender at Saint Chad's Anglican Church(by this we mean about twice a month).
Date of registration.
The co-ordinator will make the final decision, especially taking into consideration the overall balance of the pre-school group.
When a place becomes available, all those of eligible age on the waiting list will be considered - according to the ‘Order of Priority’ above.
The co-ordinator will contact the parent/carer, by post or telephone, offering their child a place.
A starting date for the child will be provided and agreed upon.
An opportunity will be given to the parent/carer to view our facilities and meet the staff, prior to the starting date.
Parents should be aware that admittance to chadderkidz does not give their child any preference when applying to Saint Edward’s Primary School (or other Church of England school). Only regular attendance at Saint Chad’s (or other Christian church) will count towards your application.

Office Address:

Saint Chad’s Road

Chadwell Heath

Romford

Essex

RM6 6JB