Hedge End Village Hall Preschool is situated in the old library building of the Village Hall, St John's Road, Hedge End, SO30 4AF.

Our car park is just off Allotment Road, which is the one-way lane from Burseldon Road running behind the Police Station.

Hampshire School Calendar 2019-2020 

Autumn Term 

4th September - 20th December 2019

Half Term 28th October - 1st November

INSET days 4th September & 20th December

Spring Term

6th January - 3rd April 2020

Half Term 17th - 21st February

Summer Term

20th April - 22nd July 2020

Half Term 25th - 29th May

INSET days 20th, 21st & 22nd July

Upcoming Events

Monday 16th December - Christmas Fair 

Thursday 19th December - Christmas Party (last day of term)

Monday 30th March 2020 - Easter Fair

Our Preschool Day:

9.00am                          Doors open, Children’s self- registration

Throughout the morning the children will be exploring around the room and outside provision where we focus on “in the moment” with them. This is where we let the children learn through what their interests are that day and next steps are achieved instantly.

9.30am                          Children to sit in keyworker groups to see what they would like to do today.

9.35 – 11am                   Snack bar opens.

11.35am                        Tidy up time.

11.45am                        Cohort groups activity (adult-led) followed by singing.

12.00noon                      Doors open, afternoon children joining for lunch.

12.10pm                         Hand washing & sit down for lunch.

12.30pm         

    

Throughout the afternoon the children will be exploring around the room and outside provision where we focus on “in the moment” with them. This is where we let the children learn through what their interests are that day and next steps are achieved instantly.

1.45-2.15pm                   Preparation to begin with the children and snack bar opens.

2.15pm                          Tidy up time.

2.20pm                           Keyworker groups talking about experiences of the day.

2.30pm                           Doors open for leavers, Music & Movement for the remaining children.

3.00pm                           Doors open and preschool closes.

If you would like to join our Preschool, you can download an application form here.

Please call Becky on 01489 795546 to enquire about availability and funding.

We offer the following sessions Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Morning Sessions are 9/9.30am to 12/1pm

Afternoon Sessions are 12/1pm - 2:30/3pm

The children have their lunch between 12pm and 1pm.

All day sessions are 9/9.30am - 2.30/3pm.

Use your 15 hours of Early Years Education funding in the way that best suits you and your child. If your child does not yet qualify for funding, or you wish to use additional hours, we charge £5.00 an hour (updated from October 2018).

We accept the 2 year old funding - to check your eligibility for this, please click here.

We also have a limited number of spaces for the 30 hours extended funding, please get in touch with us to check latest availability.

**Please note that as of September 2019, children will need to bring in their own healthy snack for each session they attend. Information has gone home to those already on register who will be staying next year, and will be discussed with the parents of new starters. Please call us if you have any questions on this new policy**