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  • Home | Ducklings Preschool and Nursery

    Ducklings Preschool and Nursery is a family-owned & run childcare, providing outstanding services in Milton Keynes and Manchester for 20 years'. Aged 0-5 Years welcome, 30 hours Government funded sessions - childcare tax free. Book a visit today easily online. Central Milton Keynes Oldbrook , Bow Brickhill , Emerson Valley , Monkston Park , Monkston St Barts , Monkston , Shenley Brook End , Tattenhoe Park , Westcroft , Furzton , Blackley Middleton Manchester Childcare preschool nursery Welcome to Ducklings Preschool and Nursery - MK Inspiring School Award Winner - Founded in 2000, Ducklings Preschool is extremely proud to operate across Milton Keynes and Manchester. We strive to create an outstanding, loving, caring atmosphere in a safe and friendly environment. If you're looking for a space at one of our settings, please call us at 07476 079904 or contact us here. Limited spaces are available, so contact us today! Book a visit here Our Locations Staff Resources Class Dojo Login Contact Us Here Our Term Dates Parent Resources Our Funding Guide Need help finding something? search for it here What Our Parents Think I couldn't have chosen a better Preschool for our children. The staff are very warm and caring , there's plenty of play, creative activity and encouragement and my children have loved every minute Melissa We raised £339 for Children In Need 2024! THANK-YOU What Our Staff Think With Bekki's support I am learning on the job and this (SEND Level 3) course has given me confidence in my practice. Thank you John,Debbie,Bekki. When opportunities are provided internally it make you push yourself and achieve your goals . Thank you all. Shivani Request further information today! Do you wish to learn a little more about Ducklings? Fill in your details below, OR give us a call - we're here to help! Contact Form I agree to the terms & conditions Submit Your form was submitted correctly, Thank you. We'll be in touch shortly Ducklings Head Office General Enquiries 07476 079904 ducklingsmarketing@gmail.com Admissions Enquiries 07828 807290 ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Financial Enquiries 01772 356709 ducklingsfinance@gmail.com

  • Staff Forms I Staff Training | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Staff Resources. Click here to learn more about the staff forms used. Log In Staff FormsResources Next To continue to view all of our staff forms used, please click here Staff profile forms , application form , bank detail request , confidential agreement , DBS consent form , DBS staff checklist, equal opportunities form, Health questionnaire monitoring form , health and wellbeing questionnaire action plan , privacy notice , staff suitability form , starter checklist - HM Revenue, staff emergency contact sheet , employee handbook , exit interview questionnaire , students and volunteer paperwork , staff probation period report , self certification of sickness , ducklings preschool sickness and absence tracker , health and wellbeing questionnaire action plan , health questionnaire monitoring form , return to work risk assessment form , return to work interview form , holiday time off requeest, bereavement and family death time off , ducklings fact sheet , meeting records , safeguarding communication log, staff observations , staff appraisal form , staff supervision , staff discussion and conversation logs , parent questionnaire , risk assessment , transfer of documents , appraisal form , visitors sign in form , complaint form , staff training matric , staff emergency contact sheet, weekly planning sheet with intent, weekly planning sheet with risk assessment , exit interview questionnaire , disciplinary procedure , student and volunteer paperwork, staff probabtion period report , maternity handbook , maternity risk assessment for pregnant staff members , maternity leave plan , ducklings wekkbeing assessment tool kit , wellbeing information , mental health information , mental health assessment toolkit , health and wellbeing questionnaire action plan , health questionnaire monitoring form , snack food received check sheet, allergen chart , food safety, fridge temperature logbook , any problems daily kitchen check , toilet checklist , nappy changing log sheet , staff supervision form , staff profile front sheet , staff discussion and conversation logs , safeguarding induction , safeguarding induction information, risk assessment , meeting records and notes , induction programme , emergency contact form, children child medicine administration formallergies, allergy form, medicine form. Child medicine administration form, staff probationary report, probation procedure , volunteer paperwork, absence tracker

  • ICO Toolkit I Staff Training | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Staff Resources. Click here to learn more about the ICO Toolkit resources used. Log In Staff ICO Toolkit To continue to view all of our ICO Toolkit used, please click on the arrow here Next

  • Fundraising I Staff Training | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Staff Resources. Click here to learn more about the fundraising resources used. Log In Fundraising Ideas To continue to view all of our fundraising ideas used, please click on the arrow here Next

  • Staff Roles & Responsibilities I Staff Training | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Staff Resources. Click here to learn more about the staff roles and responsibilities used. Log In Staff Roles & Responsibilities To continue to view all of our staff roles & responsibilities used, please click on the arrow here Next

  • Policies & Procedures I Staff Training | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Staff Resources. Click here to learn more about the safeguarding resources used. Log In Staff Policies & Procedures To continue to view all of our staff policies and procedures used, please click on the arrow here Next Disciplinary procedure , policy and procedures implementation and review policy , health and safety policy , fire safety policy , food safety , health policy , promoting inclusion equality and valuing diversity policy , safeguarding children young people and vulnerable adults policy , record keeping policy , staff volunteers, and students policy , early years practice policy , working in partnership with parents and other agencies polocy , wellbeing assessment toolkit , staff disciplinary procedure , sen support, generic risk assessment form , access audit form , prioritized place risk assessment form , group rooms , stairways , corridors, kitchen , children's bathrooms , children's changing , milk kitchen , short trips , outdoors , staff cloakroom , maintenance and repairs , laundry areas , staff personal safety , threats and abuse , entrances and approach to the building , control of substances hazardous to health , manual handling , festival , jewellery smart watches accessories , animals and pets , facepainting , notifiable incident , CCTV , bereavement policy , rifre safety risk assessment , food preparation storage , food for play , menu planning and nutrition , breastfeeding , accidents and emergency treatment , administration of medicine , life-saving medication and invasive treatments , allergies and food intolerance , poorly children , oral health , baby and child massage , child welfare , visitors , uncollected child , incapacitated parent , e-safety , supervision , children's records and data protection , transfer of records , client access to records , prime time role of the key person , setting in and transitions , arrivals and departures , baby and toddler mealtimes , intimate care and napp changing , sleep and rest time , separation anxiety , promoting positive behaviour, SEN Support action plan. Fire safety, fire procedure, lockdown procedure , bomb safety, lockdown. Staff sickness policy , staff sick , what to do when calling in sick , calling in sick , calling in poorly , infection, infectious , infectious disease , disease , infectious disease policy, whistleblowing , whistle blowing policy, risk assessment form , access audit form , prioritised place risk assessment form , outside play policy , fire safety risk assessment, health care plan , infection control

  • Staff Mental Health Resources I Staff Training | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Preschools Mental Health Resources support - all FREE and all 100% Confidential Log In Mental Health Resources for you Welcome to our mental health resources for anyone at Ducklings to use! To access 100% free and confidential mental health support, please click here Next mud kitchen recipies, autumn worksheets and activities, autumn flashcards, posters, handprint painting, vehicle & transportation flashcards, things in space, body parts, tracing numbers, fruit and vegetable flashcards, colourful shape flashcards, profession flashcards, days of the week flashcards, marine animal flashcards, farm animal flashcards, bee themed worksheets, nature scavenger hunt, graduation bundle, monster themed body parts, nature buddies, teeth brushing , tooth brushing, animals , matching cards, Christmas, hannukah , healthy movers , letters to santa, winter activities etc. sun safety poster

  • Furzton | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Furzton located inside the South Furzton Meeting Place in Milton Keynes. Accepting funded and paid sessions , children 18 months to 5 years old , term time , spaces available. Local childcare local preschool near me Furzton. Furzton Lake, Emerson Valley, Knowlhill, The Bowl, Coffee Hall, Netherfield, Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes Preschool , Fishermead, Oldbrook, Springfield, Winterhill, Loughton, Shenley Wood, Shenley Brook End Furzton Site Manager: Catia Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Address: South Furzton Meeting Place (Community Hall), 1 Blackmoor Gate, Furzton, Milton Keynes MK4 1DS. Email: ducklingsfurzton@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Welcome to Ducklings Preschool Furzton We've been open since April 2024 , and we're thrilled to announce it's been a huge success! We operate from Monday to Friday, term-time, from 8:45am - 2:45pm. We are located inside the South Furzton Meeting Place on Blackmore Gate, MK4 1DS. With easy parking directly outside and lots of safe pathways, visit us today! We offer spaces 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. Our Team Catia Laveena Emma South Furzton Meeting Place Ducklings Preschool South Furzton Meeting Place Ducklings Preschool South Furzton Meeting Place Ducklings Preschool South Furzton Meeting Place Ducklings Preschool 1/26 Click here to book a visit today!

  • Ducklings Readers | Ducklings Preschool and Nursery

    Reading can be fun! So let's continue the learning at home. Find storytime videos and reading and writing skill activities here. Ducklings Readers Reading can be fun! So to help, on this page you'll find storytime videos, book reviews, articles, blog posts, and more regarding reading! Story Books - Full stories, free to read. Joana Ribokaite, Ducklings newest freelance writer, loves to write stories that follow the lives of various animals. These can be found by clicking on the titles below: Timmy the Turtle Penny the Penguin Bailey the Bumblebee Emily the Elephant Leo the Snow Leopard Storytime - Videos of the amazing Ducklings team reading your favourite books! We're going on a bear hunt The Three Little Pigs The Very Hungry Caterpillar Goldilocks and the Three Bears Stick Man The Gruffalo Gruffalo's Child Kipper: The Blue Balloon In a Minute Mum Mad about minibeasts Dear Zoo Little Rabbit Foo Foo Room on the Broom Dance and Sing along to - Videos of the amazing Ducklings team singing out great stories and songs. Come join and dance along! Rhyme Time with Erin - Sing-a-long Sing along time with Katie Song Time "Let's go walking" with Erin Song Time again "bubbles bubbles bubbles" with Katie Activities - Let's put your reading and writing skills to the test! Alphabet Writing Practice The Missing Letter Task Naming things - Body Parts Items in the classroom worksheet Days of the week worksheet Spot the letter worksheet Alphabet Colouring in sheets Articles - Research on why reading is so key, especially for children! 10 Reasons Why Reading Is Important For Children. Characteristics of children who struggle with reading. Easy ways to encourage your child's love for reading. 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. Activity: Alphabet Colouring in sheets Become more familiar with the alphabet by downloading and colouring these letter sheets and identifying the items around them. 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 Very Hungry Caterpillar Come listen to Miss Tasha read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle! 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. Story Book - Bailey the Bumblebee Joana Ribokaite, a freelance writer for Ducklings, tells the story of Bailey the Bumblebee! What's Bailey getting so Buzzed about? 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/ Article: Easy ways to encourage your child's love of reading Fantastic article written by Charlotte Walters on our Blog, about the importance of reading, and how to encourage your child to love reading more at home, please find it here. Article: Characteristics of children who struggle with reading This article is located on our blog, please find it here. The article lists red flags and indicators to look out for when watching your child read, and discusses how to get help if you believe your child is struggling with reading.

  • Our Term Dates | Ducklings Preschool and Nursery

    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 Open Monday 6th January 2025 Close Friday 14th February 2025 for Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Half term Open Monday 24th February 2025 Close Friday 4th April 2025 for Easter Break (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holidays OpenTuesday 22nd April 2025 Close Friday 23rd May 2025 Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Half term Open Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Close Thursday 17th July 2025 Summer (at the end of this afternoon session) BLACKLEY, MANCHESTER We are closed on bank holidays Open Thursday 2nd January 2025 (FULL TIME CHILDREN) Open Monday 6th January 2025 (TERM TIME CHILDREN) Close Tuesday 14th February 2025 for Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Half term Open Monday 24th February 2025 Close Friday 4th April 2025 for Easter Break (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holidays Open Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Close Friday 23rd May 2025 Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Half term Open Monday 2nd June 2025 Close Friday 18th July 2025 Summer (at the end of this afternoon session) MIDDLETON, GREATER MANCHESTER We are closed on bank holidays. Open Monday 6th January 2025 Close Friday 14th February 2025 for Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Half term Open Monday 24th February 2025 Close Friday 4th April 2025 for Easter Break (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holidays Open Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Close Friday 23rd May 2025 Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Half term Open Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Close Thursday 17th July 2025 Summer (at the end of this afternoon session)

  • Bradwell Village | Ducklings Preschool and Nursery

    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 Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Email: ducklingspreschool@hotmail.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 conveniently located inside the Bradwell Memorial Hall on Vicarage Road! We are Ofsted registered, meaning we can accept any form of Government funding entitlements, as well as private paying sessions. We will be open Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm, open term-time, and offer very flexible hours/days. We're offering care and education for children aged 18 months up to 5 years old, provided by highly qualified staff. 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 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 Sydney Katie 42 42 1/13 VISIT US TODAY

  • Ducklings Preschool and Nursery

    Here at Ducklings Preschool and Nursery, we're here to help however we can. If you have any questions, please get in touch here. Contact us & Book your visit here! Your Name Your Child's Name Email Phone Number Child's Date of Birth (Date/Month/Year) How can we help? Which Ducklings location are you enquiring about? * Bradwell Village Bow Brickhill Emerson Valley Furzton Monkston Park Monkston St. Barts Oldbrook Shenley Brook End Tattenhoe Park Westcroft Blackley - Manchester Middleton - Manchester I agree to the terms & conditions Thanks for submitting, we will be in touch shortly! Submit

  • Staff Training Resources | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Staff Training Resources. Click here to learn more. Log In Staff Training Resources Welcome to our Staff Training Platform! To continue to view all of these resources, please click here Next Training: English as an additional language. Training: Communication and language Training: Positive Behaviour Training: Behaviour management pyramid training physical development personal, social, emotional development EYFS curriculum quality of education training Curriculum planning training Mathematics governeny gov resources for staff training expressive arts and design government gov resources and training understanding the world gov government resources and training early years leadership national professional qualification EYFS development Matters Statements all ages Birth to Five training

  • Admissions | Ducklings Preschool and Nursery

    Understand the cost and fees of childcare, and what type of funding you are entitled to here, easily! Milton Keynes & Manchester Preschool and Nursery. Funding Information So you wish to join the Ducklings Family but are curious about the costs? We're here to help! Ducklings offers both funded and private paying spaces If you are unaware as to whether you are entitled to any funding, please click on the appropriate council box below to learn more! Alternatively, contact us and we're more than happy to help Contact Us > Childcare Funding Information Take a look at our funding guide for the 2024 entitlement expansion or download it here download Still confused about the entitlement changes happening in 2024? Check out the attached document below for an entire breakdown on the EYFS Funding! EYFS FUNDING INFORMATION DOWNLOAD

  • Middleton | Ducklings Preschool and Nursery

    Ducklings Middleton, Langley House, Manchester. Registered from infant through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Middleton, Manchester Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Kirsty Address: Langley House, Elleray Road, Middleton, Manchester, M241NY (We are located up the driveway in between 34 and 36 Elleray Road, on the right hand side) Email: ducklingsmanchester@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story We provide care and education for children aged from infant to 5 years. We also offer flexible hours, government-funded sessions, and paid sessions provided by highly qualified staff. We're open all year round , and we offer breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, and summer camps! Our core hours of operation are from 9 am to 3 pm . We offer breakfast clubs from 8 am to 9 am, and our afterschool club runs from 3 pm-5 pm. For parents that require further extended days, we offer wrap-around care from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. We're proud to announced we have recently been awarded Good by Ofsted! Interested in joining? Give us a call today!

  • Our Curriculum | Ducklings Preschool and Nursery

    Here you'll find our Curriculum, along with our Interests & Events Information sheets. These are completed at home by you, about your child, to keep us fully informed on their passions and interests. Our Curriculum The aim of our curriculum is to equip children with the skills and knowledge they need to explore and understand the world around them. We believe that children grow and develop when they have access to a well thought out learning environment and engaged adults. The teaching and learning of new skills and knowledge are delivered through both adult and child-led opportunities both indoors and outdoors. We focus on the importance of knowledge and skills that will support children in every way possible so that they can make the most of opportunities and fulfil their potential along with promoting their independence. To download our full Curriculum, please click on the PDF icon below Curriculum Guide To download our Interests & Events Information Sheet, which we use to support our Curriculum, please click below Ducklings Interests and Events

  • Classroom Materials (flashcards) I Staff Training | Ducklings Preschool

    Welcome to Ducklings Staff Classroom Materials, such as paperwork, posters, flashcards and more. Log In Classroom Materials Welcome to our classroom materials and other resources! To continue to view all of our classroom themed materials resources please click here Next mud kitchen recipies, autumn worksheets and activities, autumn flashcards, posters, handprint painting, vehicle & transportation flashcards, things in space, body parts, tracing numbers, fruit and vegetable flashcards, colourful shape flashcards, profession flashcards, days of the week flashcards, marine animal flashcards, farm animal flashcards, bee themed worksheets, nature scavenger hunt, graduation bundle, monster themed body parts, nature buddies, teeth brushing , tooth brushing, animals , matching cards, Christmas, hannukah , healthy movers , letters to santa, winter activities etc. Diwali, Diwali celebrations, Diwali activities sun safety poster

  • Classroom Paperwork I Staff Training | Ducklings Preschool

    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 paperworplease click here Next

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