Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am to 4pm; Thursday, from 9am to 1pm.
Clever Clogs Pre-school, led by Mrs. Jane Duboux since 1994, operates two sites in Essex, serving areas like Hawkwell and Hockley. The preschool caters to children aged two to five, aiming to foster their development and education within a community-focused, parent-involved setting.
They prioritise a safe, secure, and stimulating play-based learning environment, championing equal opportunities for all children and families. As a Trauma Perceptive setting, Clever Clogs emphasises emotional well-being through a culture of respect, support, compassion, kindness, hope, and connection.
They provide a tailored curriculum based on the Early Learning Goals, offering individual care with a high staff-to-child ratio and a key-person system to support each child and their family. The preschool encourages direct family involvement in activities and the child's progress, striving to create a happy and productive experience for every child.
What it's like
Children radiate joy and happiness at this inspirational pre-school. Leaders and staff create environments that inspire and engage children in a vast range of learning experiences. Furthermore, children have a strong sense of belonging at the pre-school.
Fees are billed monthly and must be paid within the first two weeks. A start-up fee is charged upon starting to cover materials, and lunch club is available as an optional extra. At the Hawkwell site, top-up fees apply to cover the funding shortfall over its forty-seven week opening period.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am to 4pm; Thursday, from 9am to 1pm.
Food
Healthy packed lunch, hot meals at Westerings, healthy snacks provided (milk, water, fruit)
Age range
2-5 years
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Last inspected 17 May 2024 · Clare Ford
What it's like to attend
Children radiate joy and happiness at this inspirational pre-school. Leaders and staff create environments that inspire and engage children in a vast range of learning experiences. Furthermore, children have a strong sense of belonging at the pre-school.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very highly of the pre-school. They feel valued and respected as partners and know that their contributions to their children's learning help staff to shape the meaningful experiences that children have at the pre-school.
Inclusion & environment
The highly inclusive environment supports all children to access the ambitious and challenging curriculum. Leaders have the utmost consideration for vulnerable children, showing a deep-rooted passion for giving every child an incredible start in life. They have developed a highly inclusive curriculum where environments and teaching help every child to thrive. Any funding received is used in the best possible way to ensure that children make consistent progress and achieve their personal targets.
When children find insects in the garden, they lovingly place them in the 'bug house' to stay safe.
Date: November 2009
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