The Early Years 麻花影视welcomes you to Farcet Village Nursery!
24-place Ofsted Registered Setting (Term Time Only)
Our small setting can be located in the quiet village of Farcet - 2.8 miles from the centre of Peterborough & nestled between Yaxley and Stanground
Our Nursery is managed by the Early Years Alliance, and is located in the same grounds as the village Primary School. Whilst we are two separate establishments, we do have a close working relationship - supporting transitions to Reception Class and also shared families.
In our last Ofsted Inspection (September 2022) we were rated GOOD and the Inspector noted: 鈥淐hildren make good progress and enjoy their time in the welcoming pre-school. They play with resources that reflect their interests but also introduce them to new ideas, and ways of life鈥
Aspirations for Learning
We have a team of four staff, who spend everyday ensuring that each of our children arrive to a safe-space that is ready to provoke their imaginations.. thoughts and ideas... through play and exploration!
Throughout time, there have been many famous Theorists who have offered guidance and approaches to the way children learn as individuals - here at Farcet village Nursery our Aspirations for Learning reflect those theories that link with where we are and what we offer:
Frederick Frobel: Froebel believed that children's Physical, Intellectual, Social and Emotional Development were very important; and that all children should be free to explore, discover and express their creativity - learning through play and developing at their own pace...
Lev Vygotsky: Vygotsky produced the Zone of Proximal Development - also known as the 'Scaffolding Approach'. All children come with what they know and what is familiar to them - but with adult support and offerings of different play and learning, children have the opportunity to grow and learn more!
Margaret McMillan: McMillian (also known as the McMillan Sisters) expressed great importance in family and community being part of a child's learning; and that all children have a right to education no matter their social status
Our Aspirations and our Children's Interests are the main focus of our weekly planning - with guidance from the EYFS and other tools for supporting development such as WELLCOMM.
A Day with Us...
- All Children are encouraged to self-register upon arrival, and hang up any coats/jackets on their chosen peg - promoting independence skills
- As part of British Values, we have Golden Rules that support us in learning boundaries and respect for each other
- Our children can move between the room and garden at their leisure, finding varied activities to support their interests and learning development
- Our garden is open for 4+ hours a day, where children can explore nature and gardening, in support of health and well-being
- We provide our children with healthy snacks which our children are able to self-select (subject to season and allergies/dietary requirements) with unlimited access to Milk and Water
- Focus on Communication & Language Skills through stories, songs and rhymes and scaffolding language (building vocabulary)
- Play is a continuous mixture of both Adult-Supported and Child-Led Play
- Staff tap into the local community and explore this with all of our children
- Staff have great relationships with local help and support in the County, should a child need a little extra support
- An online Learning system known as Famly that you can tap into 24/7 and track what's happening in our Nursery, as well as add your own home observations!
- A team that are always ready with a warm welcome, and a readiness to set your child up on their Early Years Journey before School!
Opening Hours (Term time only)
Fees Information as of April 2025: Sessions run as 3-hour blocks (we do not charge hourly)
- Morning Session 拢24.00 (snack charges are currently being rolled out inline with the latest DFE guidance)*
- Afternoon Session 拢22.50
- All Day (9-3) 拢45.00
*At this point, the snack charge is voluntary - Parents can also provide their child with a small (healthy) snack from home - this charge will be closely monitored and reviewed before the end of Summer Term
Funding Information:
- Working Two's Funding Codes
- Local Authority Two Year Funding
- Local Authority Universal Funding for Three and Four Year Olds
- Extended Entitlement also known as 30 hours
- Tax Free Childcare
- Various Voucher Schemes (Sudexo etc.)
Find out more
Please contact the setting on: 01733 241455 or email at farcetvillage@eyalliance.org.uk
Carolanne Keenan - Early Years Manager
Tanya Poberezniuk-Smith - (Acting) Early Years Assistant Manager
About us
Registration Process:
- Upload your enquiry onto Famly and your child will then join the waiting list - a member of Management will be in contact with you ASAP
- Three visits will be booked in for both you and your child, so that you can come and have a look around/ask any questions - stay and play - meet with your Key person
- All relevant paperwork is completed and in place
- You are set up on our Famly App and a booking plan has been agreed
- Fees Invoice sent / Funding Applied for and a start date offered
Early Years Alliance
In the last 50+ years over 800,00 families have been supported by the EYA through various projects and Nursery/Pre-school settings across the UK.
In recent times, you may have seen our CEO Neil Leitch on the news and in Early Years articles fighting for the future of the Early Years, the recognition for the efforts of staff within the sector and fairer funding. in 2022 Neil was awarded an OBE for his work!
Across the 麻花影视we have a wonderful network of staff who hold various roles and responsibilities to keep our settings safe and ensuring that staff are accessing latest trainings and initiatives to keep us all progressing!
One important part of our operation is having up to date and relevant Policies & Procedures.
These are set and regularly reviewed by the Alliance, and underpin the day-to-day running of our Pre-school. These include information on Safeguarding, Health & Safety (including the recent pandemic) and many other areas.
Parents have a set for viewing also, which are located in the individual settings
On the buildings last Health & Safety/Food Hygiene check, a rating of 5 stars was achieved! We have also recently passed a Fire Assessment Check too.
Mandatory Training for all Staff:
- Safeguarding with both EYA and Local Authority
- Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Regular access to Local Authority trainings for staff CPD
- 24/7 access to learning and resources on LMS via the Alliance
- DBS Certified and on the update service
Our Team
Team information
Early Years Manager - Carolanne
Carolanne has nearly 20 years of experience in Childcare and Early Years, and has spent the majority of her career with the Alliance; working her way up from a flexi-worker to Manager!
Carolanne's Roles:
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Designated Person for Safeguarding (Local Authority and 麻花影视trained)
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Monitoring and Supporting the staff team
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Designated SENCo Lead (as of June 2024)
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Over-seeing the daily running of the Nursery
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Key Person to Caterpillar Group
(Acting) Early Years Manager- Tanya
Tanya originally was a Parent of the setting, who then took up a vacancy as a Flexi-Worker. After 5 years in the job, Tanya has completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship and is almost at the end of completing her Level 3 training!
Tanya's Roles:
- Early Years Assistant soon to be Educator
- Health and Safety Officer for Preschool
- Designated Person 2 for Safeguarding
- EYPP Champion
- Key Person to Butterfly Group
Early Years Educator - Sharon
After a few years as a flexi-worker, Sharon joined Farcet Village Nursery in 2021 as an Early Years Educator; sharing her 20+ years of experience in Childcare
Sharon's Roles:
- Designated Fire Marshall
- Key Person for Ladybird Group
- Lending Library Champion
Early Years Assistant - Kylie
Kylie joined our setting in 2022 and is eagerly waiting to start her Apprenticeship Level 2 in Childcare and Early Years Education with the 麻花影视training team!
Kylie's Roles:
- First Aid Management
- Key Person to Bee Group
CSM - Helen
Helen joined Early Years in 2004 and has worked her way up to CSM, securing various qualifications along the way! She is also an 麻花影视Mental Health Officer for staff
- BEd Hons in Education
- NPQEYL
- Level 2 in Counselling
- Mental Health Trained
- Lead support for WELLCOMM across the settings (Initiative supporting the Communication and Language development of children)
Find out more
Telephone: 01733 241455 or email: farcetvillage@eyalliance.org.uk
Carolanne Keenan - Early Years Manager
Tanya Poberezniuk-Smith - (Acting) Early Years Assistant Manager
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FAQs
1. What are your session times?
Mornings Only: 9-12 (we provide a healthy snack with unlimited fresh water & milk)
Afternoons Only: 12-3 (Parent/Carers provide their child with a healthy packed lunch)
If you require all day care, then our sessions run 9-3 with the above bracketed information in place.
We are also term-time only
2. How much are your sessions?
In line with cost of living, being able to meet safe ratio guidelines, and trying to maintain affordable childcare for all families our fees as of April 2025 are:
Mornings 拢24.00 (additional charges are being rolled out for snack as per latest DFE guidance)*
Afternoons 拢22.50
All Day 拢45.00
*At this point, the snack charge is voluntary - Parents can also provide their child with a small (healthy) snack from home - this charge will be closely monitored and reviewed before the end of Summer Term
Please note that if you are not eligible for funding in the first instance, then a deposit of 拢50.00 is required before your child can start.
3. Do you provide hot meals?
Whilst we are not able to provide children with hot lunches, we do offer warm snacks 鈥 especially in the colder months (toast, porridge, beans, spaghetti etc.)
4. Do you cater for allergies and intolerances?
Yes, we do! When you first join us, your Key Person will be keen to listen to the dietary/health requirements your child has.
They will discuss this with our Management team and ensure that a robust Health Care Plan and Risk Assessment is put in place before your child starts.
If your child requires the administration of particular medications that are less familiar, then we will ensure that we take up training/information from your child鈥檚 care provider to ensure that we are all clear in our understanding and ability to administer when needed.
5. Who will be looking after my child?
Every child who joins us will be allocated a Key Person. They are responsible for tracking and supporting your child鈥檚 learning, and sharing this information with you at regular intervals.
We meet legal ratio requirements every day, and all staff have an enhanced DBS that is updated yearly.
Staff also have regular supervision with Management to review and plan further progression and personal development
6. How quickly can my child start?
We aim to start all new children as soon as possible! If we are to apply for funding, this may delay us slightly 鈥 but you will be offered 3 stay and play sessions (free of charge) so your child has some time to explore and build a sense of comfortability within our care
Before your start date is decided you will also meet with your Key Person to carry out initial starting points and any outstanding paperwork for registration purposes
How quickly can my child start?
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Registration form is filled in fully and signed by both Parent and Manager
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Parent/Carer has provided the child's Birth Certificate, Funding letters (Two Year Olds) and Health Visitor Book
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Completed a home visit (or Preschool visit depending on the guidance for Covid)
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Completed Starting Points with either your new Key Person or a member of Management
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拢50.00 Deposit has been paid in full (if non-funded)
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3 Stay & Play Sessions in Preschool have been carried out
We will then set you up with our Famly App (keeping you up to date with your childs progression and any general updates from Preschool) and we are ready to let the fun begin.....!
Find out more
Telephone: 01733 241455 or email farcetvillage@eyalliance.org.uk
Carolanne Keenan - Early Years Manager
Tanya Poberezniuk-Smith - (Acting) Early Years Assistant Manager
Contact Us
There are multiple ways that you can get in contact with us at Farcet Village Nursery!
Postal Address:
Farcet Village Nursery
c/o Brightfields Childrens Centre
St Marys Street
Farcet
Peterborough PE7 3AR
Telephone: 01733 241455
Email: farcetvillage@eyalliance.org.uk
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