St.Andrews Pre-school

16/10/2026

We’ve all been enjoying the beautiful autumnal weather at Forest School, making the most of the great outdoors and all the wonderful learning opportunities it brings! 🍁

The children have loved going on bug hunts , exploring the area and developing their physical skills.
Before children are ready to make marks with a pencil, they need opportunities to develop their core strength, shoulder stability, balance and coordination through large physical activities. 💪
That’s why Forest School activities are so important! Swinging from branches, climbing trees, rolling logs and pulling their friends along on sledges all help to build the strength and control needed for future writing skills.
The children have also enjoyed soft play, exploring clay, mark-making in shaving foam and so much more! These activities provide wonderful opportunities to strengthen little hands, explore different textures and begin developing the fine motor control needed for writing.

Through play, exploration and getting a little messy, the children are developing their confidence, coordination, creativity and physical skills, all while having a wonderful time together. ❤️

02/09/2026

Good luck to all our children starting Reception this week! We hope you have a lovely time starting school, making new friends and learning lots of new things. ❤️

To all the children staying with us, welcome back! We hope you’ve had a lovely summer and we can’t wait to see you all the week beginning Monday 7th September. 🥰

Here’s to a great new term!

22/07/2026

A snippet of the fun the children have been having, in no particular order: painting colourful masterpieces, building imaginative dens, splashing in puddles, baking, exploring nature, dancing to their favourite songs, tackling obstacle courses, enjoying story time, creating with LEGO, etc etc and sharing plenty of laughter along the way.

19/07/2026

Keeping your children safe online!
If your child are using a tablet and are spending time online, it's important to help them stay safe while they learn and play.

Please take a moment to read this useful guidance to help keep your child safe online and protect them from online harm.
Follow the link below for more information.

Keep your child in early years (under 5) safe online as they grow by developing digital habits and screen time balance early.

17/07/2026

Today we said goodbye to our lovely leavers as they head off to big school. 💙

We have loved watching you grow in confidence, make friends, and create so many happy memories with us.

We also enjoyed some fantastic solo performances on the microphone today! 🎤 It was wonderful to see so many children singing with confidence and having fun.

We also said goodbye to Teri, who will be joining the children at BPS. We wish her lots of luck in her new adventure.

Good luck at big school, but first, have a wonderful summer! ☀️

16/07/2026

This week the children harvested the potatoes they planted. After the children had washed the potatoes we boiled them and some of them chose to have warm potatoes as their snack in the afternoon.
At first some of the children said they didn't like potatoes but after trying them they came back for more. 🤣 They were delicious 👌

16/07/2026

🌟 Join Our Team at St Andrews Pre-School! 🌟

Level 3 Early Years Apprentice Wanted (Starting September 2026)

Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you already hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification and want to progress to Level 3?

St Andrews Pre-School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated apprentice to join our friendly team from September 2026!

Term Time Only

What we offer:
Support to achieve your Level 3 Early Years qualification
Earn while you learn
A warm, welcoming, and fun working environment
The opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives every day

Essential requirements:
A Level 2 Early Years qualification
A genuine passion for working with children
A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
Good communication and teamwork skills

Start Date: September 2026

If you're ready to begin the next exciting stage of your early years career, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call us on 01308 458151

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

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03/07/2026

Today we looked at a robin's nest and a hornets' nest. We talked about how they are made and how they are different. We learned that robins build their nests using twigs, grass, mud, and other natural materials to keep their eggs and chicks safe. Hornets make their nests by chewing wood and mixing it with their saliva to create a paper-like material.

02/07/2026

Another beautiful frog ready to be released. The children have really enjoyed watching the tadpoles changing.

25/06/2026

The children have had lots of fun getting messy and being creative with paint. They enjoyed mixing different colours together, painting the playground, and even painting themselves! To cool down, they spent time indoors exploring ice and with watercolours. The children also loved jumping, splashing, and making bubbles in the tuff tray, which brought lots of excitement and laughter. We also enjoyed sharing ice lollies together, which was a lovely way to cool down and enjoy a refreshing treat in the warm weather.