The Children's Centre
Located on the College campus, the Children's Centre is a purpose-built child-care facility which offers parents and carers the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is being cared for in a safe, stimulating and happy environment. All staff members have the required qualifications and disclosure checks as required by OFSTED and CRB.
Opening times and fees
Monday - Friday 8.00am until 5.30pm
The Children's Centre is now open during college term times only.
Closed Bank Holidays, as well as over the Christmas period.
For current price details please contact the Children's Centre direct. Prices include snacks and lunch. We are able to cater for children with individual dietry requirements, please discuss this with the Centre Manager when you enquire about registering your child.
We accept Nursery Education Funding as well as workplace child-care vouchers. We are able to offer flexibility to suit your child care requirements.
For an overview of funding to support your childcare costs if you are studying click here.
For more information or to book your child's place at the Centre please call the Centre Manager, Kerry Sturmey on 01823 276261 or email sturmeyk@somerset.ac.uk
There are three main age groups within the Centre, each group has a dedicated room:
0-2 years: Children learn how to begin to form relationships with staff and other children. Opportunities are provided to encourage exploration of their environment under careful supervision of their qualified and caring staff.
2-3 years: Children are beginning to form closer friendship groups and are beginning to learn new skills through our wide and varied curriculum.
3-5 years: Children extend on previous experience and develop new skills through a well balanced curriculum in preparation for the transition to school.
We work in accordance with all relevant curriculum guidance when planning our routines and activities. We have fully implemented The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and with this in mind we plan and develop individualized learning programmes for all children based around their own interests and abilities.
Our last Ofsted report was very good and highlighted what we do well, we have implemented all recommendations for future improvements. Click here to read the report in full.
The Keyworker System
A keyworker is a member of the Children's Centre staff team assigned to help your child settle in when they start at the Centre as well as provide support to parents and carers.
