Folksworth Pre-School

About this day nursery

Folksworth Pre-School, located in the charming rural village of Folksworth, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Established in 1979 in the village hall, the pre-school provides a blend of child-led, structured, and free-flow activities within a spacious setting, including an astro-turfed garden for outdoor play in most weather conditions.

The dedicated team focuses on fostering determination, kindness, and curiosity in children, preparing them for future educational journeys. They emphasise a play-based approach to learning, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, while offering a stimulating and supportive atmosphere that encourages exploration and development of social, emotional, and academic skills.

The pre-school proudly holds the Woodland Trust's Green Tree Gold award, highlighting their commitment to outdoor learning and community exploration. They also prioritise continuous professional development for their staff.

Our ethos

Our aim is to give our children the skills they will need in life; determination, kindness and curiosity. We will achieve this by creating an encompassing environment through a mix of child-led, structured and free-flow activities. Determination: By giving our children first-hand experiences rooted in purposeful play, we nurture their desire to make sense of the world. We support our children’s can-do attitude by encouraging them to get messy, ask questions and explore by trial and error. Kindness: By creating a warm family atmosphere, our children flourish as they feel confident. Our children then develop a sense of pride in themselves, positive attitudes to each other, their learning, self – motivation, confidence and responsibility. Our children learn to respect our diverse community by giving them time to share their thoughts, creativity and ideas. Curiosity: Our children are encouraged to explore, question and enjoy their learning. Our children are nurtured and supported to grow into active learners. We inspire them to learn by engaging them in fun, creative play in a happy and secure environment. We help nurture well -rounded individuals who are well prepared for an exciting future on the next stage of their educational journey.

What it's like

Staff provide a nurturing environment, where children build trusting relationships and feel safe, leading to quick settling and daily enjoyment. They focus on children's personal, social and emotional development, offering praise and positive interactions to build confidence and self-esteem. Children are independent, demonstrating excellent social skills, and staff provide endless support for families.