Empowering children to shine, one smile at a time.

Who We Are

Welcome to St Andrew's Pre-school Caversham, a charity formed as an alliance between parents and staff based in St Andrew's Church Hall in Caversham Heights. Our pre-school was established in 1968 and over the years has grown into a successful, Ofsted Outstanding rated Pre-school. We believe our role in the community is to be the first contact parents have with the educational ladder.

Our Ethos

At St Andrew's Pre-school, we aim to provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment where children will develop to their full potential. We believe that self-esteem and confidence are reinforced by praise and encouragement, allowing children to become more independent and self-reliant as they progress through pre-school. We offer this in a fun environment, learning key life skills like sharing, socialising and the foundations of literacy and numeracy, through a mix of interactive play and structured key group time.

Our Team

Our team of experienced staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and education for your children. Our Manager, Katharine Yarwood, has an Early Years Professional Status (Level 6) and is Safeguarding Certificate (Aug 2023) qualified. Our Deputy Manager, Karen Johnson, has a Level 3 qualification and is also Safeguarding Certificate (Aug 2023) qualified. We also have a team of Early Years Practitioners, including Hilary Coome, Carola Ayala Buezo, Michelle Evans, Diane Richardson, Jacqueline Magee, and Communications Ambassador Holly Drawater, who are all Safeguarding Certificate (Aug 2023) qualified.

Our Committee

Our Committee is made up of parents and staff who volunteer to support the operational management of the pre-school. They meet regularly to discuss matters affecting the pre-school and make decisions to ensure the smooth running of the pre-school.

Our Services

We offer a range of services to support the development of children aged 2-4 years old. Our services include:

Term Dates: Our term dates may be found below. Please note that dates may be subject to change. We recommend checking our website regularly for updates.

Autumn 2023 - Summer 2024

Monday, April 17 - Friday, May 19

Session Times: Our session times are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Daily Structure: Our daily structure includes a mix of free play, activities and structured group time. Our activities are designed to promote social, emotional and cognitive development in children.

Curriculum: Our curriculum is designed to promote learning and development in children. We have a focus on literacy, numeracy and social skills.

Our Policies

At St Andrew's Pre-school, we have a range of policies in place to ensure the well-being and safety of our children. Our policies include Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities.