Explorers Herston Pre-School - St Marks Primary School

Explorers Herston is a outdoor learning and nature based pre school set in the grounds of St Marks school. With a large outside area and Forest School. We encourage children to engage daily in a Forest School based curriculum with a qualified Forest School teacher. We are passionate about children exploring and learning through nature, the outdoors and the varied curriculum it provides. We offer an open plan setting with access to the outdoors at all times. Explorers is a firm part of the local community and accesses the local amenities such as the library, toddler groups, the beach and local churches regularly. 

Contact

Telephone
07882 871535
Mobile: 07882 871535
Email
explorers.herston@gmail.com
Website
http://www.explorerswraparoundchildcare.com

Venue

Venue address
St Marks School High Street
Swanage
Postcode
BH19 2PH
Locality
Purbeck

Date/Time

Opening times
Mon: 08:00-15:00
Wed: 08:00-15:00
Thu: 08:00-15:00
Fri: 08:00-15:00

Service Details

Vacancy information

Please call 01929 426355 for current availability or drop into the setting. 

School pickup
St Mark's CE Primary School : AM/PM
Cost(s)
£5.50 per Hour
Cost variations
Sessions are £5.50 per hour for 3 to 4 year olds and £5.75 for 2 year olds. Parents can use their Early education funded childcare hours on all opening hours there is also the opportunity to stretch funded hours across the year and use during the school holidays at Explorers Holiday clubs. Fully inclusive setting with flexible booking system. ¦
Additional Information

Pre-school registered with Ofsted on 18 August 2021 and is awaiting their first Ofsted inspection. Provision has an inclusion / equal opportunities policy.

Age Range
2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months

Ofsted Registered Details

Ofsted inspection result
Date of last inspectionInspection resultOfsted report
Awaiting Inspection
Ofsted Report notes
If a childcare provision is run by a school they may not be separately registered with Ofsted, therefore the link to their report will be for the school.
Registration details
Registration numberOfsted registration date
265300018/08/2021

Early Education

Free early education places
15 Hours For 2 year olds
Yes   What is this?
15 Hours For 3 & 4 year olds
Yes   What is this?
30 Hours For 3 & 4 year olds
Yes   What is this?

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair and buggy accessibility to all areas of the setting, all of the setting is on ground floor level with wide door openings and flat level surfaces. 
Parking availability information
Parking is available on the High Street and surrounding areas at the top of the school drive. 
Toilet facility information
Wheelchair accessible toilet with facilities for intimate care. Children sized toilets and sinks with changing facilities for those children in nappies or toilet training. 

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer

Support for children and young people with SEN and disabilities

We are a fully inclusive setting and tailor our provision to the need of each individual child. The team consist of highly experienced childcare professionals with a background of over 15 years of working with children with additional needs. For more information please see our local offer or by getting in touch with our SENCo on 01929 426355 or 07882871535.

Record Last Updated
28/02/2023
Most childcare providers listed in our directory are open and operating, however on occasions there may be a need to close for short periods on the advice of Public Health Dorset or due to staffing illness. Please contact providers with enquiries.

Journey Planner

Address: St Marks School  High Street  Swanage 

You are texting details about Explorers Herston Pre-School - St Marks Primary School