Pre School

Hyde Heath Community Pre-School

Ofsted report - Jan 2009

Charity pre-school celebrates rave review from Ofsted Parents and teachers in Hyde Heath near Amersham are celebrating
a rave review of their charity pre-school from Ofsted, the Government's schools inspector.

Following the unscheduled inspection in January, Ofsted has reported that Hyde Heath Pre-School and Daisy Chain Club is
"outstanding" for its partnership with parents, promoting the welfare of children, keeping children safe and helping them to
enjoy and achieve. And the pre-school has been deemed "good" in every other inspection category.

Dr Elaine Lawson, chairman of the charity, commented: "This brilliant report demonstrates the great professionalism of Rachel Mistri, our pre-school supervisor, Kirsty Harris, Daisy Chain supervisor, and our other dedicated staff - Anne Chapman, Kim Bunday and Gayle Muriss."

The pre-school caters for up to 22 children aged from two to under five, from the pretty village of Hyde Heath and surrounding villages and towns.

"Our success is also thanks to dedicated fund-raising by committed parents and the generosity of many local businesses,"
continued Dr Lawson. "We are also delighted that Hyde Heath Infant School, where we are based and whose staff make us so welcome, has also received a glowing report from Ofsted under the excellent stewardship of headmistress Julie Moulsdale. By working together, we are providing a safe, high quality start in life for local children in the heart of their local community."

* Parents interested in sending their children to Hyde Heath Pre- School and Daisy Chain Club should call 01494 782845.

About Pre-School

We are a small village group, providing a friendly, stimulating,family orientated atmosphere, where children aged between three and five years are provided with pre-school education, in a parent involving, community based setting.

The group is to be found within the village infant school. Whilst being independently run and financed, we share many links, thus providing trouble free transition into the mainstream school. At the other end of the scale, we also operate a thriving parent/toddler group, ensuring an easy and relaxed entry into pre-school.

The group is proud of its high ratio of adults to children, the staff possessing relevant Early Years qualifications.

Apart from annual inspections by Social Services, we are also inspected regularly by OFSTED to ensure quality provision. Since this requirement has come into operation, we have received two very favourable reports, the most recent being in January 2009.

To obtain further details or arrange a visit please ring 01494 782845