Preschool 3 – 4
Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds
Ready for school in every sense: confident, independent, communicating and able to regulate.
Our preschool year follows the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage with the same 1:3 ratio that most nurseries only offer to under-twos. That means early phonics, mark making, numbers and shapes taught in groups of three, not thirteen, and time every day for the independence skills that make reception easier: toileting, eating, dressing, listening and following routines.
For children who will need support at school we start transition work early: visiting the school, sharing the individual plan, visual supports and, where needed, EHCP paperwork completed with you.
Preparing for school
Early phonics and number skills
Sounds, rhymes, mark making, counting and patterns through play.
Attention, listening and communication
Circle time, stories and small group work.
Independence
Using the toilet, eating independently, dressing and tidying.
Fine motor skills
Playdough, threading, scissors, tweezers and tuff-tray writing.
Transition support
Working with the receiving school, mainstream or specialist.
Sessions and fees
| Session | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full day | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £120 |
| Morning session | 9:00am – 12:00pm | £60 |
| Afternoon session | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | £60 |
All session fees are fully inclusive of our specialist SEND provision. No additional fees apply.
Funded places (15 or 30 hours): SEND Specialist Support Fee
SEND Specialist Support Fee, payable instead of session fees on funded places. 15 or 30 funded hours a week, 38 weeks a year.
| Age | 15 funded hours | 30 funded hours |
|---|---|---|
| 9 months – 2 years | £80 per week | £160 per week |
| 2-year-olds | £120 per week | £240 per week |
| 3-year-olds | £160 per week | £320 per week |
Questions parents ask
Which schools do your children move on to?
Local primary schools in Ealing, Hanwell and Southall, including those with additionally resourced provision, and specialist schools where that is right for the child. We work with the receiving school on the handover.
Are 3 and 4 year olds funded?
All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 universal hours and eligible working parents get 30. On a funded place our SEND Specialist Support Fee is £160 a week for 15 hours or £320 for 30.
Why is the fee higher for 3-year-olds?
Government funding assumes a 1:8 or 1:13 ratio for this age. We keep 1:3, so the specialist fee covers the extra staff.
Come and see us
Free Stay & Play every Monday 10:00–11:30, or book a tour any weekday. Call or WhatsApp 07909 932193.