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Boost speaking and listening skills with storytelling, rhymes, and fun language games for preschoolers. Communication & Language Our related blog articles on Communication & Language can be read by clicking on the titles below; Playdate Playbook: Socialising Skills Through Group Activities Social Play for Toddlers: The Benefits of Playdates Developing Social Skills in Preschool: Games and Activities Managing Toddler Tantrums: Strategies for Calm and Connection Sending My First Child to Preschool for the First Time: A Parent's Guide The Role of Storytime in Language Development for Preschoolers Language Development Support at Ducklings Unlocking the Power of Words: How to Foster Language Development How to Use Play-Based Learning to Teach Preschoolers How to teach your child the importance of giving back Tips from preschool practitioners: Expert Advice Once upon a Time: Exploring the Wonders of Storytime in Preschool Autism: How to notice signs of Autism in young children Engaging Activities for Children with Autism: Promoting Learning and Improving Communication and Social Skills Messy Play Madness: Benefits of Sensory Activities for Preschoolers How does music affect a child's brain development What causes a Toddler Tantrum How 'Dress-up' Can Help with Children's Development Department for Education : Communication and Language These resources will help you when reviewing your current curriculum to make sure you are meeting the requirements of the revised communication and language area of learning. 'The number and quality of the conversations preschoolers have with adults and peers throughout the day in a language-rich environment is crucial. ' -GOV.UK (https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/areas-of-learning/communication-and-language) Communicating with Your Child Tips! : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Discover ways to listen and talk with your child via this video

Discover free, fun reading resources for children to use at home with Ducklings Preschool. Enjoy storytime videos, printable activities, and phonics games to help your child fall in love with reading. Reading & Literacy Reading can be fun! So to help, on this page you'll find storytime videos, book reviews, articles, blog posts, and more regarding reading! Our related blog articles on reading can be read by clicking on the titles below; The Role of Storytime in Language Development for Preschoolers Unlocking the Power of Words: How to Foster Language Development Language Development Support at Ducklings Why Storytelling is so Important for Your Child's Imagination Bedtime Story Recommendations Bedtime stories are a must-have night routine, here's why Ways to appeal to your child's unique imagination 10 Books Every Child Must Read - The Importance of Storytelling Deaf Awareness Week 5 Ways to Celebrate Poetry Reading Day Characteristics of Children who struggle with reading Easy ways to encourage your child's love of reading How to Apply for a Blue Peter Book Badge Animal-Themed Activity Book Whizzpopping Fun: 8 Creative Ways to Celebrate Roald Dahl Day World Book Day Activities Summer Activities Booklet Activity: Fill in the letter Worksheet Learning can still be fun! So let's continue reading at home, with these activity worksheets: The missing letter activity, tracing letter activity, and label the body part activity. Reading Chart - Animal Themed (16 different designs!) : Free Printable Activity: Alphabet Colouring in sheets Become more familiar with the alphabet by downloading and colouring these letter sheets and identifying the items around them. Activity: Sound Hunt Whether you stay home, walk in the park, walk up your street, or anywhere. This activity encourages active listening to the sounds of the environment! Click here to download our sound hunt worksheets. Activity: At Home Literacy Challenge Challenge your preschoolers' knowledge through this at-home literacy challenge. Simply ask them to go around the house and find 3 things starting with a letter, for example, "Find 3 things starting with B". Video reading of: We're going on a bear hunt! Come listen to Mr Tim read We're going on a bear hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury while sitting at the beautiful Shenley's allotment! Click here Video reading of: The Three Little Pigs Come listen to the lovely Wendy read The Three Little Pigs by Mara Alperin while sitting at the Shenley allotment! Click here Video reading of: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Listen to Miss Lisa read Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Mara Alperin and Kate Daubery! Click here Video reading of: Kipper and the Blue Balloon Come listen to Ali Duck read Kipper and the Blue Balloon by Mike Inkpen! Click here Video reading of: The Gruffalo Come listen to Miss Steph read The Gruffalo by Eric Carle! Click here Video reading of: The Gruffalo's Child Come listen to Miss Steph read The Gruffalo's Child by Eric Carle! Click here Video reading of : Little Rabbit Foo Foo Come listen to Ali Duck read Little Rabbit Foo Foo! Click here Story Book - Penny the Penguin Joana Ribokaite, a freelance writer for Ducklings, was written a fantastic story 'Penny the Penguin'. Read the story by clicking here. Story Book - Timmy the Turtle Joana Ribokaite, a freelance writer for Ducklings, tells the story of Timmy the Turtle! Read the story by clicking here. Article: 10 Reasons Why Reading Is Important for Children Fantastic article by Annabelle Short, please find it here: https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/10-reasons-reading-important-kids/

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Ducklings Westcroft, Wimborne Crescent, Milton Keynes. Registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery near you and me. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Westcroft Site Number: 07470 637615 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Manager Name: Bekki Address: Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DB Email: ducklingswestcroft@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story D ucklings Westcroft is a Two-Time Outstanding Provider (graded by Ofsted)! We operate Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm every day. Each day is split into two sessions; our morning sessions run from 9am-12, and then our afternoon sessions run from 12-3pm. This site is registered for 40 children, with an age range from 2 years through to 5 years old. To build our relationship with you, we operate regular stay and play sessions for all parents, carers and grandparents to attend! Additionally, we also operate a Parent Voice Group (PVG) as it's important to us that parents have a voice in their child's education and preschool life. We also have an anonymous feedback form on our website - should you wish to leave us a comment anonymously, which can be found by clicking here . Ducklings Westcroft also works closely with our local communities (The police, community champions at Morrisons, Westcroft Library, Westcroft Health Centre, as well as many more! Additionally, we also support local charities! For example, our setting supported a food drive fundraiser for the charity CrackerJack Children's Trust, which provides respite breaks, specialist equipment and sensory toys to children who are differently able. More of our fundraising can be found by clicking here Our Team Bekki Shivani Sally Katie Farhana Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Westcroft Testimonials (7) Westcroft Testimonials (6) Westcroft Testimonial 5 Westcroft Testimonials (7) 1/7

Ducklings Monkston Park Community Centre, Milton Keynes. Registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Monkston Park Site Number: 07470 637622 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Manager Name: Sam Address: Monkston Park Community Centre, 10 Pimlico Court, Monkston Park, Milton Keynes, MK10 9PN (Next door to the co-op shop, our entrance is on the car park side of the building) Email: ducklingsmonkstonpark@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Monkston Park operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 2:45pm . The site is registered for 40 children with an age range of 2 years of age through to 5 years. We are excited to announce that Ducklings Preschool Monkston Park has had another wonderful makeover this summer. A grand total of £22,000 has been spent on the garden to replace all the patio, remove the 3 trees, levelling off the ground, install new drainage and, of course, install good quality artificial grass. This makeover will provide the children with a much better environment to explore in all weather. It will also make the garden much more accessible to wheelchair users! Check out photos of this makeover below! Monkston Park Ducklings Testimonial Monkston Park Ducklings Testimonial Monkston Park Ducklings Testimonial Monkston Park Ducklings Testimonial 1/11 Our Team Sam Yusra Mandy Lucy Katie Tehmina Akshaya Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Click here to book a visit today!

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Here you'll find out accessibility statement for our website. Ducklings Limited (Ducklings preschool and nursery) is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. We aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make Web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly to everyone. Whilst Ducklings strive to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website and we are currently working to achieve this. Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the website, minor issues may occasionally occur as it is updated regularly. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. If you have any comments and or suggestions relating to improving the accessibility of our site, please don't hesitate to contact our website coordinator Charlotte Walters by email at charlottew0115@gmail.com . Your feedback will help us make improvements. Contact Us

Turn numbers into fun! Enjoy counting games, shapes, and problem-solving activities to support early maths skills for preschoolers. Early Maths & Problem Solving Turn numbers into fun! Counting games, shape activities, and puzzles to support early maths skills at home. The 6 key areas of early mathematics learning are: Counting & Cardinality Comparison Composition Pattern Shape and Space Measures Our related blog articles on Early Maths & Problem Solving can be read by clicking on the titles below; Exploring STEM in Preschool: Hands-On Science and Math Activities Incorporating STEM into Early Childhood Education: Simple Projects to Try Top 10 Hands-On Activities for Preschoolers to Boost Learning Creating a Home Learning Environment for Preschoolers: Expert Advice Development Milestones: The Journey of Growth of 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds. Brain Training Activities for Young Children The Building Blocks of Creativity: The Benefits of LEGO for Children EYFS: What does it stand for? How to Learn and Explore Shapes at Home How sketching and colouring can help with child development Brain Training Activities for Young Children How does music affect a child's brain development Rainy Days: Ways to Entertain Children Without Screens The Benefits of Music and Movement on the Brain Activity: Maths Worksheets & Flashcards Learning can be fun! Twinkl and Ducklings have developed some useful printable worksheets to use at home with your preschooler! Simply click on the titles below for them to automatically download. Number 1-10 Flashcards; With writing steps AND block visuals Dominoes Number Matching Flashcards Geometric Shapes Puzzle Flashcards Shapes Flashcards with Shape Titles Hand Signal Numbers 1 - 10 Flashcards Cut and Paste Shapes Matching with Household Items Geometric Shapes - Match the Shapes to the Images Under the Sea Themed Addition Worksheet Numicon Shapes Doubles to Number 10 Number Shape Addition to Number 20 Number Formation Number Formation 0 - 9 Number Formation 10 - 20 Maths Activity Mats Maths Activity Mats (2) Missing Number Tracks 1 - 10 Count and Colour Activity Domino Addition Activity Count the Crayons Activity Resources: Twinkl Maths Flashcards Learning can be fun! Twinkl have developed some useful printable flashcards to use at home with your preschooler! Simply click on the titles below for them to automatically download. Small Number Cards Numbers 0 - 20 Large Number Cards Numbers 0 - 10

Ducklings Oldbrook, Oldbrook Boulevard, Milton Keynes. Registered for 2 years through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Oldbrook Site Number: 07470 637616 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Manager Name: Toni Address: Oldbrook Centre, Oldbrook Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK6 2QA Email: ducklingsoldbrook@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Oldbrook operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm. The site is registered for 40 children with an age range of 2 years of age through to 5 years. Our Team Toni Bianca Jo Jade Mirela * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* Oldbrook Testimonial Oldbrook Testimonial Oldbrook Testimonial Oldbrook Testimonial 1/13

Welcome to Ducklings Preschool, read our FAQ's commonly asked questions to prepare for your first day at preschool here! what should my child wear to preschool what does my child need to bring to preschool my child is staying for lunch, what will they need what about toilet training for preschool do you get a parents evening at preschool how often does my child play outside while at preschool what are the ratios of staff to children at preschool Preparing for your first day! We look forward to starting this journey with you and your child! We hope the information below will help answer any of the questions you may have! If not, feel free to pop us a message at 07476 079904 . Commonly Asked Questions What should my child wear to preschool? Although uniform is not compulsory, it is recommended. Our uniform can be found by clicking here . Our uniform consists of: a polo shirt, a jumper, bags, and a summer hat. To purchase yours, please contact the manager at your Ducklings site. If you do not wish to purchase a uniform, please ensure your child is dressed in clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, due to the messy nature of preschool. Please also ensure their clothing is comfortable and easy to pull up/down to make toileting easier. What does my child need to bring to preschool? All children are asked to provide a pair of Wellington boots for use at preschool, and, as children have access to the outdoors on a daily basis, they will need a coat and a summer sun hat, which are appropriate for the weather every day. Children should also bring a bag containing a change of clothes. All items must be clearly named. If your child attends full days, or afternoon sessions, please bring a lunchbox too. My child is staying for lunch, what will they need? Children who stay for lunch will need to bring their own packed lunch and drink. We encourage parents to provide a healthy lunch, meaning sweets/chocolate and fizzy drinks are not permitted. Click here to see our recommended lunchbox recipes. We are also a NUT and APPLE-free preschool and would remind parents to refrain from including any products which contain these ingredients in their child’s lunchbox. We cannot reheat any food items either for lunch, so if you wish for your child to have a warm lunch, please place this into a flask at home. How do I notify preschool that my child is poorly and not coming in today? If your child is unwell and will not be attending preschool, please call your child’s preschool each morning that your child is due to attend. Please note that sessions that are not attended will still be charged for, as agreed in our contract. What about toilet training? Children do not need to be toilet-trained to attend preschool. We ask you to provide us with a bag containing nappies, wipes, nappy sacks and a change of clothes so that we can attend to your child throughout the day. We are also happy to work with you during toilet training. Please provide us with plenty of clothes and an extra pair of shoes in case of accidents. Check out our blog page , and search toilet training, to find some free downloadable resources you can use to support toilet training whilst at home too. What do you provide at snack time? At Ducklings preschools, we provide a nutritious and healthy morning and afternoon snack for the children. The snack consists of a carbohydrate, fruit and/or vegetables, along with a choice of milk and water. We use this time to introduce new and unusual flavours and also promote independence through self-service. We ask for a contribution of £76 per academic year (which works out to £2 per week) to cover drinks/snacks/fresh fruit/cooking ingredients, etc. This is to be paid in cash. What will my child learn whilst at Ducklings Preschool? We follow the exact same Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum as schools! We also follow a more child-centred ethos compared to a school’s preschool. We follow your child’s interests and needs while learning to increase their engagement and interest! For more information about our curriculum, please click here . What can I do to further my childs education whilst at Home? At Ducklings Preschool, we love supporting learning both in the classroom and at home! Our website features over 200 blog articles packed with advice, ideas, and activity suggestions covering almost every topic imaginable — from creative crafts and outdoor play to early literacy and numeracy fun. We also have our Learning at Home Hub , an entire section on our website dedicated to free downloadable resources that you can print, share, and use at home. These resources are neatly organised into helpful categories: Reading & Literacy, Arts & Creativity, STEM & Exploration, Early Maths & Problem Solving, Gardening & Nature, Cooking & Food Fun, Music & Movement, Communication & Language, Wellbeing & Mindfulness, Parent & Carer Support. Making it easy to find exactly what you need to keep little learners inspired and engaged. How can I stay up-to-date with everything my child does at Ducklings? Fantastic question! You can stay up to date with everything that happens at Ducklings Preschool via multiple platforms! The majority of your updates will either come from direct communication on pick-ups or via a platform called Class Dojo. Class Dojo is a private app where we post important learning moments, event reminders, messages and photos for you. To access Class Dojo, click here . We also have Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest and TikTok, so make sure you follow these for frequent updates too!

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Here you'll find our Operation Encompass Policy for Ducklings Preschool. Click here to learn more. Operation Encompass In every force. In every school. For every child Ducklings is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and the police forces. Operational Encompass is the reporting to schools, before the start of the next school day when a child has experienced domestic abuse. As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff (designated safeguarding lead) known as a key adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved. DOWNLOAD OUR POSTER HERE

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Ducklings Monkston St. Barts, Monkston Community Centre, Milton Keynes. Registered for 2 years to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Monkston St. Barts Site Number: 07470 637617 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Manager Name: Jane Address: Monkston Community Centre, St Bartholomews, Monkston, Milton Keynes, MK10 9FJ Email: ducklingstbarts@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Monkston St. Barts operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm. Registered for 40 children with age range 2 years through to 5 years. Our Team Jane Ela Karolina Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Monkston St. Barts Ducklings Preschool Testimonials Monkston St. Barts Ducklings Preschool Testimonials St. Barts Testimonial 1 Monkston St. Barts Ducklings Preschool Testimonials St. Barts Testimonial 4 Monkston St. Barts Ducklings Preschool Testimonials 1/5

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Bow Brickhill is our brand new site coming soon! Located in the newly renovated Bow Brickhill Community Hall. Our Preschool and Nursery is registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery near you - Bow Brickhill childcare. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare flexible hours childcare Bow Brickhill Church Hall, Church Road, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Community Hall Bow Brickhill Site Phone: 07470 637621 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Manager Name: Lacey Address: Bow Brickhill Community Hall, Church Road, Bow Brickhill. Milton Keynes, MK17 9LH Email: ducklingsbow@gmail.com Inside the beautiful recently rebuilt community hall! Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Welcome to our beautiful Bow Brickhill preschool - located inside the newly renovated Community Hall! We've just been awarded Outstanding by Ofsted! We are open Monday to Friday, from 8:45am - 2:45pm. We're offering care and education for children ages 2 years old to school age. We offer flexible hours, along with Government-funded sessions provided by highly qualified staff, term time! If you're interested to join our Ducklings family please contact us! Either call Debbie at our head office at 07828 807290 , email us at ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com or d ucklingsbow@gmail.com , or complete our online form which can be found by clicking here . We're more than happy to help with any requests, and look forward to welcoming you to our lovely Ducklings Family! Our Team Lacey Jacqueline Sharon Tamara Lauren Sereane Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* Deputy * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial 1/14 Click here to book a visit today!

Ducklings Emerson Valley, Community Hall, Milton Keynes. Registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Emerson Valley Manager: Sarah Site Number: 07470 637620 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Address: Emerson Valley Community Centre, Roeburn Crescent. Milton Keynes MK4 2DF. Email: ducklingsemersonvalley@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Ducklings Preschool Emerson Valley is a long-established preschool providing education to children aged 2 and upwards. Ducklings Emerson Valley has achieved a Good rating from Ofsted. All teachers are highly qualified. We offer session or full days, and accept Government funding! We operate Monday to Friday; Our hours are from 9am - 3pm . Registered for 40 children with an age range of 2 years of age through to 5 years. We work closely with our local communities, the Community Poli ce and local stores in the area. We operate a Parent Voice Group (PVG) as it's important to us that parents have a say in their child's education and preschool life We also operate regular Stay and Play sessions for Parents, Carers, and Grandparents. Our Team Sarah Jhelisa Deputy Elena Practitioner Holly Practitioner Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 .

Want to join and work for Ducklings Preschool and Nursery? Click here and complete the job application form and we'll be in touch! Come Work With Us Full name Phone Email Please select the position you are applying for* Manager Deputy Manager Qualified Full Time Practitioner Qualified Part Time Practitioner Unqualified Practitioner Volunteer / Work Experience Aprenticeship What is your current notice period? * Do you have a driver's license/car? Please select the location(s) you would ideally be positioned at Bradwell (MK) Bow Brickhill (MK) Emerson Valley (MK) Furzton (MK) Furzton (Nursery) (MK) Monkston Park (MK) Monkston St Barts (MK) Oldbrook (MK) Shenley Brook End (MK) Shenley Lodge (MK) Tattenhoe Park (MK) Westcroft (MK) Blackley (Manchester) Middleton (Manchester) Other Upload your CV here* Upload File AND Finally, please let us know where you hear about this job opening! (Facebook, our Website, Word of Mouth etc.) * Submit

Bradwell Village is our brand new site coming soon! Located in the Bradwell Memorial Hall on Vicarage Road. Our Preschool and Nursery is registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery near you. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare flexible hours childcare Bradwell Village in Bradwell Milton Keynes preschool. Bradwell Village Site Phone: 07442 838569 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Manager Name: Jamie Email: ducklingsbradwell@gmail.com Address: Bradwell Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AG . Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Welcome to Ducklings Bradwell We are a newly established preschool located in Bradwell Village Memorial Hall, within a beautiful community and wonderful surroundings. We have been open since April 2024, and we're thrilled to announce it's been a huge success! We operate Monday to Friday, term-time, from 8:45am - 2:45pm. We take part in our community, enjoy local walks and host regular stay and play sessions. We offer care and education for children from as young as 18 months old, up to 5 years old. We offer both paid and funded sessions; accepting any Government entitlements such as the 15 and 30 hours funding. Contact us today for a visit and to book a space! Either call our head office at 07828 807290 , email us at ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com or complete our online form which can be found by clicking here . We're more than happy to help with any requests, and look forward to welcoming you to our lovely Ducklings Family! Take a look inside! Our Team Jamie Katie Jennifer Ruth Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* Deputy Practitioner Practitioner * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . 42 42 1/13 BOOK YOUR VISIT TODAY, CLICK HERE

Looking for a job in childcare, Preschool and Nursery? Ducklings is hiring near you! Apply now! Ducklings Preschool and Nursery has locations across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Greater Manchester and Manchester. bow brickhill, castlethorpe, emerson valley, monkston park, monkston st. barts, oldbrook, shenley brook end, Springfield , tattenhoe park , westcroft , blackley , Middleton , manchester, didsbury , olive shapley , milton keynes preschool Acerca de Jobs & Careers Looking for a new job opportunity? If you're interested in furthering your career, or working with Ducklings, apply below! We believe in developing our team, helping everyone find the role that best suits them, providing plenty of opportunities for leadership roles. Many of our team members have been with us for over 15 years, so we reckon we're doing something right in keeping our staff happy! We've also overseen the recruitment of more than a dozen apprenticeships and helped achieve countless succ essful academic qualifications. We believe Ducklings is a fantastic place to work, but don't take our word for it, please read some staff testimonials below ! If you have any questions, please feel free to call our HR at 07468 722598 Deputy Manager, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified Deputy Manager to join our MK team! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Hours Pay Start Date Milton Keynes Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. As soon as possible Apply Here > Full Time Early Years Practitioner, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified preschool practitioner/early years educator to join our MK team full time! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Hours Pay Start Date Milton Keynes Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. As soon as possible Apply Here > Part Time Early Years Practitioner, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified preschool practitioner/early years educator to join our MK team on a part time basis! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Hours Pay Start Date Milton Keynes Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. As soon as possible Apply Here > Some of our Staff Testimonials "I enjoy working at Ducklings because I have been supported in different roles and given fantastic opportunities. Ducklings is a family unit and I feel secure and content here. My voice is heard and ideas are welcomed, and above all else achievements are noticed and we are made to feel appreciated. - Kirsty, Area Manager "Ducklings is an amazing company to work for being a small family run business that has been operating for over 23 years. In the 5 years I have worked with ducklings they have helped me do my level 3, become a deputy and now I have been given the opportunity to become manager and run my own site. The owners and area managers are always at hand to help and give support whenever you need it!" - Jade, Manager "My manager had a positive impact on my decision to join the nursery on a permanent basis. She is encouraging, approachable and very helpful. Whenever I have queries, she always responds thoughtfully without getting frustrated. Over time I have realised how lucky I am to be working with a team who always believes in me and how this makes me feel confident and return I aim to please even more. I have learnt so much in my time at the nursery and I am very thankful to management for having given me this opportunity. They are very understanding, kind and treat their employees equally and fairly !" - Tehima, Practitioner "I enjoy working at Ducklings because I have been supported in different roles and given fantastic opportunities. During my time here at Ducklings I have enjoyed every moment, through all the ups and downs, thanks to all the support we have. I have had plenty of opportunities to advance my knowledge through online and in person training. Since stepping into my management role i have seen a different side of things, we have a very supportive and friendly management team and it’s great we can all share and bounce ideas of one another... ...We also support each other which is great in having a team of managers so I don’t feel like I’m alone in this. I am always acknowledged for my hard work and dedication and if I ever need help or advice there is always someone I can contact. I enjoy coming into work everyday due to the fact I do have a great team that I work within and of course the little Ducklings! My voice is heard and ideas are welcomed, and above all else a chievements are noticed and we are made to feel appreciated. - Jamie, Deputy Manager "A Friendly and welcoming environment to work within. You become a valid member and are included as part of the team. The kids were kind and accepted help when needed. A Lovely company to work for, great kids, great atmosphere, lovely employees - made some great friends, really good set up, learnt so much, so sad to leave." "Managers are great and listen to staff. They are always ready with advice and support. There's a relaxed feel and the staff members get on well and work as hard as each other. There's always someone to help you out with a tricky task and people willing to take over a role e.g song time, if something comes up for you" - Indeed, Practitioners "Working for ducklings this past year and a half has been the best in my career, I have made great relationships with the children and within the team. We have great structure and communication and work well together; the children seem happy, and content and I love being able to show my childish side sometimes at work making all the children laugh with my silly voices. I have found my passion working with children and Ducklings gave me that opportunity which I will forever be grateful for. - Katie, Practitioner "I've absolutely loved working for Ducklings Preschool. They've given me an incredible opportunity to grow in my career - which I will always be grateful for! The entire team are all so friendly, approachable, and whenever I've asked for help I get multiple people offering and pitching in - just an amazing culture! The owners are totally engaged in the company, and only a phone call away whenever I've needed them. Would highly recommend working at Ducklings!" - Charlotte

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Welcome to our parent's information board on our website! Acerca de Parents Information . Share your anonymous feedback or complaint here Your Name (if you wish to provide this) Out of 5, how happy are you with Ducklings? Let us know what you think! What can we do to improve? What are you happy with? Submit Thank you for submitting and sharing your feedback successfully! Some more useful resources for our parents Change to attendance online request form Read More > OUR TERM DATES Read More > LEARNING FROM HOME HUB Read More > Class Dojo login Read More > registration paperwork Read More > childcare funding information Read More > pREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST DAY AT DUCKLINGS Read More > sT mARKS meals- mEAL KITS Read More > uniform order sheet Read More > our curriculum Read More > oPERATION eNCOMPASS Read More > ico certification Read More > ethnic minority achievement Read More > Our charity fundraising Read More >

Welcome to Ducklings SEND Resources such as paperwork, posters, forms and more. Log In SEND Resources Welcome to our SEND paperwork and other resources To continue to view all of our SEND resources please click here Next Insurance liability certificate, Employers' liability certificate , car seat safety poster , sun safety poster, golden rules poster, toilet wash your hands , clean lunchbox , our curriculum , ducklings fact sheet, our school is a safe space poster, classroom accident form , sleep chart form, child administering medicine form , nappy change log , toilet checklist , blank EYPP plan form , uniform order form , weekly planning sheet, policy signing sheet , weekly planning sheet with risk assessment , staff supervision form , staff profile front sheet , staff conversation logs , safeguarding induction list , safeguarding induction information , risk assessment , nmeeting records and notes , induction programme , emergency contact form - staff , safeguarding communication chronology , safeguarding tracker date checklist , concern form , child protection contact sheet , guidance on completing concerns form , observation of concern incident form, safeguarding flow chart with prevention FGM, checklist checker , medical, allergies form

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Complete this form to request a change in your current Ducklings attendance; whether that be to increase, decrease, switch, or provide notice of leave. Child Change of Attendance At Ducklings, we aim to provide the best care and education for your child. To ensure we can maintain our high standards and adequately prepare for any changes, we kindly ask that parents request any changes to attendance as early as possible. Please complete the form below if you wish to change your current attendance (adding, reducing, switching etc.). Please note this form is a request to change, not a confirmation of change - we will be in touch directly to confirm any changes with you. Regarding your notice to leave Ducklings, as stated in our contract, we require a 12-week notice period. We require this notice period to help us plan and allocate funding and staffing appropriately. Notice periods must be given and completed within term-time operating weeks. We understand that circumstances can change unexpectedly, and we will do our best to accommodate any needs within the constraints of our operational requirements. Please fill out the form below, and we will confirm any changes/receipts as soon as we can. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Your Full Name* Your Childs Full Name* Today's Date* Day Month Month Year Email* Phone Number * Which Ducklings location do you currently attend? Choose your site here... What change of attendance would you like to occur?* Increase in attendance Decrease in attendance Change in attendance Notice of leaving Ducklings If you are providing your notice to leave, please state your final day of attendance below Please specific here which changes would you like. For example: 'I would like Teddy to attend a Tuesday now too', 'Please remove my Friday afternoon session', 'I would like to switch my Monday attendance to a Wednesday' etc. * Will you be paying or using funding entitlements to fund the change in attendance? By ticking here and submitting this form you accept that this form is simply a request of change. We will be in touch directly with you to confirm any changes . Submit

Here you'll find our Term Dates for all our sites. Please download and print off this page, so you have a record to hand. Our Term Dates Please scroll to your appropriate setting to find the correct term dates for your preschool. Milton Keynes, Manchester (Blackley), and Rochdale (Middleton). MILTON KEYNES We are closed on bank holidays Close Friday 19th December 2025 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Christmas Holidays Open Tuesday 6th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd February 2026 Close Friday 27th March 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Easter Holiday Open Monday 13th April 2026 Closed Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) May Half Term Open Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Closed Thursday 16th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Thursday 3rd September 2026 Closed Friday 23rd October 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) October Half Term Open Monday 2nd November 2026 Closed Thursday 17th December 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Christmas Holidays Open Tuesday 5th January 2027 Closed Friday 12th February 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) February Half Term Open Monday 22nd February 2027 Closed Thursday 25th March 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Easter Holidays Open Monday 12th April 2027 Closed Friday 28th May 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) May Half Term Open Tuesday 8th June 2027 Closed Friday 16th July 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Summer Holidays BLACKLEY, MANCHESTER We are closed on bank holidays Open Monday 5th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd February 2026 Close Thursday 2nd April 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holiday Open Monday 20th April 2026 Close Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) May Half Term Open Monday 1st June 2026 Close Friday 17th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Monday 7th September 2026 MIDDLETON, GREATER MANCHESTER We are closed on bank holidays. Private paying: Open Friday 2nd January 2026 Funded: Open Monday 5th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd February 2026 Funded: Close Thursday 2nd April 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Private paying: Close Friday 3rd April 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holiday CLOSED: 20th April is a staff training day, so we're closed to all Open Tuesday 21st April 2026 Close Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) May Half Term Open Monday 1st June 2026 Close Friday 17th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Monday 7th September 2026

Welcome to Ducklings Staff Classroom Resources such as paperwork, posters, forms and more. Log In Daily Admin / Paperwork Here you will find our most commonly used paperwork To continue to view all of our commonly used daily admin paperwork, please click here Next My achievements, childrens next step, development matters, individual progress tracker, birth to five,