The Ark Child Okeford
Full day care provision. Fully funded. The Ark seeks to enhance the development and education of children in a parent-involving, community-based group. We offer good quality, affordable childcare and provide a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment for children
Contact
- Telephone
- 01258 861007
- thearkchildokeford@hotmail.co.uk
- Website
- http://www.thearkchildokeford.co.uk
Venue
- Venue address
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Child Okeford Centre for Care and Learning St Nicholas C Of E Primary School
Child Okeford
Blandford Forum
Dorset - Postcode
- DT11 8EL
- Locality
- North Dorset
Date/Time
- Opening times
- Mon: 08:00-18:00
Tue: 08:00-18:00
Wed: 08:00-18:00
Thu: 08:00-18:00
Fri: 08:00-18:00
Service Details
- Vacancy information
Please phone for details.
- School pickup
- St Nicholas CE VA Primary School : AM/PM
- Cost variations
- Session times and prices vary depending on age - please enquire for full details.
- Additional Information
Provision has an inclusion / equal opportunities policy. Parents can use their Early Education funding entitlement at any time during opening hours. 2 and 3 year old funding available. Please note that a place in a school nursery does not guarantee admission to the school on site. Parents/carers must apply for a place at the school if you want your child to transfer to the school’s reception class. See www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/school-admissions for more information and to apply.
- Age Range
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0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
Ofsted Registered Details
- Ofsted inspection result
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Date of last inspection Inspection result Ofsted report 26/06/2019 Good View here - 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
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Registration number Ofsted registration date 141096 10/12/1992
Early Education
- Free early education places
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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
- Main entrance on level ground and access via ramp to garden entrance.
- Parking availability information
- Drop off facilities and a disability bay. Parking available out of school hours only - unless disabled.
- Toilet facility information
- Ground floor toilet, wheelchair accessible toilet, facilities for intimate care for older children with additional needs.
- Other Facilities
- 1 to 1 help. Very spacious Pre-school room. All rooms have adjustable height tables, making activities accessible for those in wheelchairs. Large outside area which is extremely well equipped, again many of which are accessible to children in wheelchairs. Staff in all rooms use Signalong to communicate with children with language difficulties.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer
- Support for children and young people with SEN and disabilities
The Ark prides itself on being a fully inclusive nursery. We aim to offer all children who attend The Ark a safe, fun and stimulating environment where they can learn through play and work towards the EYFS targets. We have a trained SENDCo who attends regular training to keep up to date and staff have training in PEIC-D, PEC’s, Sing a long, CAF. The Ark work closely with outside agencies and professionals such as Portage, Speech and Language and Physiotherapists, all programmes will be carried out in the setting by the SENDCo or Childs key worker. We fully support children with an EHC plan and where required an Individual Plan will be put in place by the SENDCo and Childs key worker and worked towards and reviewed frequently. The Ark is a modern, purpose built setting and is completely accessible for all.
- Record Last Updated
- 13/02/2024
Record Actions
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Address: Child Okeford Centre for Care and Learning St Nicholas C Of E Primary School Child Okeford Blandford Forum Dorset