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The Woodland Preschool ‘Woodlands’

The Woodland Preschool ‘Woodlands’

Woodlands is an exciting, stimulating and safe environment for children from 2 to 5 years old. Come and visit- see for yourself what makes our setting so special and why the children at Woodlands love it so much!

Woodlands is an exciting, stimulating and safe environment for children from 2.5 to 5 years old. Come and visit- see for yourself what makes our setting so special and why the children at Woodlands love it so much!

Preschool

The Woodland Preschool ‘Woodlands’

Woodlands is an exciting, stimulating and safe environment for children from 2 to 5 years old. Come and visit- see for yourself what makes our setting so special and why the children at Woodlands love it so much!

Newsletters

Take a look at what we have been getting up to in our latest newsletter.

Term Dates

Academic Year 2024/2025

Autumn 2024: Monday 9th Sept – Thursday 19th Dec (Half term 28th Oct – 1st Nov)

Inset Day: Friday 6th September & Friday 20th December

Spring 2025: Monday 6th Jan – Thursday 3rd April (Half term 17th Feb – 21st Feb)

Inset Day: Friday 4th April

Summer 2025: Tuesday 22nd April – Thursday 17th July (Half term 26th – 30th May)

Inset Day: TBC

Academic Year 2025/2026

Autumn 2025: Monday 8th Sept – Thursday 18th Dec (Half term 27th Oct – 31st Oct)

Inset Day: Friday 5th September & Friday 19th December

Spring 2026: Monday 5th Jan – Friday 27th March (Half term 16th Feb – 20th Feb)

Summer 2026: Tuesday 14th April – Thursday 16th July (Half term 25th – 29th May)

Inset Day: Monday 13th April

‘Staff know the children well. They plan the curriculum based on their interests and what they already know and can do. Children make good progress in their learning. Staff want them to build their skills over time.’ Ofsted

‘Staff plan exciting activities and provide a wide range of resources to extend children’s learning in all areas.’ Ofsted

Learning with love and laughter

Learning with love and laughter

Our philosophy is one of learning through play and exploration, with love and laughter. We combine this with a carefully thought out curriculum, ensuring the ongoing all round development of all the children entrusted to our care.

Ofsted

View our latest Ofsted report. Please note The Woodland Pre-School has been in operation since 1979. We changed to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in October 2019.

What parents of Woodlands Preschool children have to say

Thank you so much for looking after our daughter this year. She has loved preschool from the moment she started and has so many fun and lovely memories. Thank you for helping her grow in confidence and creativity.’

‘It has been such an immense pleasure to watch our son flourish under your care. You have all been such a support to our family and we will always reflect on our Woodlands memories with great fondness and joy.’

‘Thank you so much for everything you have done for our son over the last two years. He has absolutely loved his time with you and has made some wonderful friends. He has grown in confidence and ability, and we will look back on his time with you fondly.’

‘Thank you so much for looking after our daughter, caring for her and helping her develop from a nervous 2.5-year-old into a confident little lady! She has absolutely loved her time at Woodlands, and I know she will miss you all!’

‘Thank you all for your hard work, support and patience over the past 2 years. You have all helped so much to prepare our son for his next step. He is much more confident and able to deal with his worries.’

‘Thank you all so much for taking such good care of our daughter for the past year. She comes home every day happy and excited to share what she’s done. It’s been so lovely knowing our girl is in good hands so thank you all so much. When she’s needed it, you have given cuddles, helped her learn and shown her what’s right and wrong.’

‘Thank you for all being such wonderful teachers. Our son has had a blast at Woodlands. He’s always so happy and excited to come to Woodlands and see all his crew, playing and running around. I’m very excited for him to start his new chapter, however I’m very sad to say goodbye to you all at Woodlands. Thank you for everything.’

‘I cannot express my appreciation for all the support you’ve given to my son and myself. You are all amazing, kind, nurturing and go above and beyond. Thank you.’

A huge thank you to each and everyone of you for your support of us as a family, and for encouraging and championing our daughter. She leaves Woodlands a confident and happy child, and we thank you all for being part of her journey.’

‘Thank you for all the joy and love you have shown our daughter this year. She spends her week looking forward to preschool and then is upset when it is all over too soon! What an amazing team you are! You have created something very special at Woodlands and we thank you for a wonderful year spent with you.’