Welcome to Bell Day Pre-School
Safe and Caring Space
Located at the Lord Butler Leisure Centre, Saffron Walden
Our Approach
At Bell Day Pre-school, we provide a rich curriculum filled with diverse learning opportunities and exciting experiences. Our planning blends child-led interests with adult-led ideas, fostering curiosity and helping children learn about the world. We also focus on building independence, confidence, and developmental skills to prepare them for school.
Weekly, we engage in Forest School sessions, community outings, and swimming sessions. We offer Well-being lessons using MyHappyMinds and Born2Move sessions weekly, along with access to tennis courts and a sports hall for bike riding and gross motor skill development.
Our facility includes two large rooms and a garden, allowing children to make choices about their activities. All resources are easily accessible, promoting ownership of their learning.
Our experienced team is dedicated to ensuring that every child is happy, engaged, and ready for their next stage!
Our Staff
Our dedicated and experienced team, comprised of individuals of various ages, provides exceptional care and education for the children. This diverse mix brings a vibrant balance of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm to our environment.
We are pleased to report that our staff retention is strong, ensuring consistent care for families with multiple children.
We have implemented a rigorous DBS checking system to ensure the safety of all children. To support Continuous Professional Development (CPD), our staff regularly attend training courses and participate in online learning.
All team members hold valid certifications in First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene, which are updated every three years. Additionally, staff members engage in Health and Safety training and other specialized training as required by Ofsted.
Extra Pre-School Activities
Swimming
At Bell Day Pre School the children get the opportunity to do weekly swimming lessons at Lord Butler Swimming Pool.
In addition to all the activities provided by the main nursery, we offer even more at our Pre School.
Born2Move
Music and movement is an integral part of our curriculum and the children at Bell Day Pre School do weekly classes to help create positive physical habits
Well- Being
During our MyHappyMind sessions, children are supported to develop their emotional wellbeing, resilience and confidence through fun, age-appropriate activities. The programme helps children to understand how their brains work, recognise and manage their emotions, build positive relationships and develop healthy habits for wellbeing. Children learn about the importance of gratitude and kindness, develop their self-esteem and emotional awareness, and practise strategies that can help them feel calm and manage difficult feelings. These sessions give children valuable skills that support their wellbeing, learning and relationships, while building positive habits they can carry with them as they grow.
