The St Mary's Pre-School

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me through my second child’s ASD diagnosis just before his third birthday. Their guidance and patience was unwavering throughout what was a very difficult time for our family. I was given advice to help deal with his behaviour, referred to external support networks and expertly guided through the incredibly complex EHCP process. With their help and support, my son secured a place at a specialist infant school upon leaving The St Mary’s Pre-School. The preschool gave him the foundations to make astounding progress. My eldest child now ten, still fondly remembers his time at The St Mary’s Pre-School. It is a very special place indeed. I will be forever grateful that my children were able to spend their early years here.

she’s home she tell stories all evening of the things she’s done at the preschool. From playing down in the forest school with her friends, to an afternoon painting and singing songs. The staff have also been amazing, amidst all the Covid-19 drama, they have always made sure the kids have a great activity filled day. We have also been very impressed with the online platform where we can see what she’s been up to, it’s regularly updated with an explanation of what she’s doing and with pictures. We have been very lucky that we found such a brilliant preschool for our daughter to develop over the next two years.

be quite a shy child which has been made worse due to Covid-19. They have really helped and encouraged her to come out of her shell, which has been so lovely to see. There is always such a wide range of activities for the children to take part in. My daughter always seems to come out with her arms full of paintings, baked goods and most recently a grass head caterpillar, which as you can imagine she was thrilled about. They also have a lovely little forest school within walking distance to the preschool. I always know if my daughter has been down during her session as she will chat about it non-stop for the rest of the day and will proudly tell other family members about her “preschool woods”.

they both developed with their key workers is a testament to their passion and dedication. The home-learning videos and resources provided during the first lockdown were superb, and we have appreciated being able to see the progress the boys make using the app.
We would whole-heartedly recommend St Mary’s.

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Highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking.

not have been more supportive. They have helped my son so much. He loves attending each afternoon, really enjoys the forest school sessions, has built up a great bond with his key worker etc. I honestly can't fault anything. The range of activities they organise each session is fantastic; they keep a very curious little mind busy each day! They have really focused on my son's speech and language, social interaction, communication skills and so much more. Thank you all.

I have also found all staff incredibly friendly and easy to talk to if there are any issues. Also, during this tough time, they have taken the most efficient measures to make sure all children, staff and families are safe.