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Tattenhoe Park Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Stephanie Address: Priory Park Pavillion, Bronte Avenue, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 3GE Email: ducklingstattenhoepark@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Welcome to Ducklings Tattenhoe Park! One of our newest sites, with a fantastic passionate team! We offer care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years old. We offer flexible hours, along with Government-funded sessions provided by highly qualified staff. Our operational hours are from 9am - 3pm ; with our morning sessions running from 9am-12, and our afternoon sessions running from 12-3pm. If you're interested to join our Ducklings family please contact us today! Either call Debbie at 07828 807290 , Email us at ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com , or complete our online form which can be found by clicking here . Our Team Stephanie Manager SENCO, DSL Nikki Deputy Manager SENCO Ariola Early Years Practitioner Theyba Early Years Practitioner Maxine Early Years Practitioner Sophie Early Years Practitioner Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials 1/15

Ducklings Artists Art is a huge factor within the Ducklings environment. Painting with young children helps with their creative development whilst stimulating their brains. Children are exposed to various creative opportunities within their messy play and art areas, to allow free expression and to develop their creativity! Fun activities to try at home Homemade Play-Doh Messy art - Shaving cream and paint Painting plant pots for the home and garden Make a nature art collage Build colourful jellyfish "Shapes and Colours" Flashcards Colouring Activities DIY Raincloud Suncatcher Homemade Play-Doh recipe Fancy playing with play-doh but don't have any at home? Make your own easily! Just mix together these ingredients, and play! Simple as that. flour (1 cup) salt (1/2 cup) cream of tartar (2 tsp) vegetable oil (1 tbsp) water (1 cup) food colouring (whatever colours you'd like) Shaving cream and paint messy art All that's needed for this is a large tray/bowl, shaving cream, and paint! Fill the tray up with the cream, add dots of paint, and let your child explore how colours to mix, while making art and having amazing fun! Paint a plant pot and plant some seeds in it All you need is a plain plant pot and paint, and let your creativity take over! For more gardening themed ideas to do at home click here. Make a nature art collage Whether it collecting pieces while going for a walk, or simply exploring your back garden. This activity combines nature with art, and children love it! Feel free to also incorporate paint into the collage, to make it even more fun. Build some Jellyfish, and learn about marine life Build these fun jellyfish and spend the day learning and discovering marine life! All you need are paper plates, yarn and coloured string, paint, and scissors. For more instructions Click here . Task: Art Flashcards - Colours and Shapes Learning doesn't just happen at school, why not print off these flashcards and use them at home to further learn about cooking and food! Download them here. Task: Colouring Worksheet Activities Fancy doing some colouring or painting, but not sure what? Print off these worksheets and have fun! Make sure to keep an eye out for new ones too. Download the "Quack, quack" and the "Hello, Spring!" worksheets here. Activity: DIY Raincloud Suncatcher Say goodbye to the rain and roll on the summer with this fun activity! Make a rain cloud suncatcher at home this week. All that’s needed are a few supplies, and you’ve got a creative activity to say goodbye to the rainy clouds. Not only is this activity fun and requires few suppliers, but it also improves their fine motor skills! For a video explaining how to make this at home click here.

Ducklings Chefs Ducklings Mini Chefs is our program aimed to teach children essential motor skills used within the kitchen and throughout life. On this page, you'll find the Ducklings Mini Chefs project we've completed at Ducklings, along with various other recipes to try out at home! Ducklings Mini Chefs Ducklings Mini Chefs is an amazing project we're proud of at Ducklings. We spend sessions teaching the children kitchen basics, while it also improved their motor skills development! Find attached a few recipes we've completed at Ducklings, and try them out at home! If you'd love for your child to take part in Ducklings Mini Chef's please contact us so we can provide you with more information too. Cbeebies Easy Cooking with Kids Recipe Looking for some more recipe ideas? Look no further! Cbeebies provides amazing recipes, for all age ranges, so check this out and try some at home. Task: Food Flashcards Learning doesn't just happen at school, why not print off these flashcards and use them at home to further learn about cooking and food! Download them here.

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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.

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 Qualified Preschool Practitioner; Manchester Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified practitioner 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 Greater Manchester, M24 1NY Hours Pay Full Time Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. Start Date As soon as possible Apply Here > Manager, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified practitioner to join our MK team as a preschool Manager! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Milton Keynes Central Hours Pay Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. Start Date As soon as possible Apply Here > Deputy Manager, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified practitioner to join our MK team as a preschool Deputy Manager! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Milton Keynes Central Hours Pay Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. Start Date As soon as possible Apply Here > Practitioner, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified practitioner 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 Milton Keynes Central Hours Pay Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. Start Date 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

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. About providing your notice to leave Ducklings, as stated in our contract, we require either a 4-week notice period for funding sessions or a 6-week notice period for private paid sessions. We require these notice periods to help us plan and allocate funding and staffing appropriately. 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* Miesiąc 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

Ethnic Minority Achievement What is EMA? Ducklings is proud to be working collaboratively with the Milton Keynes City Council EMA team to help provide enriching early childhood education and support for the thriving diverse communities around us! EMA, which stands for ethnic minority achievement, are experienced in supporting pupils of black and minority ethnic heritage (BME), INCLUDING English as an additional language (EAL), who are newly arrived, asylum seekers or refugees, as well as pupils of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller origin. What does the EMA team do? The EMA team are the experts for settings and schools, and draw in the expertise of multiple providers in addressing their needs. The team interprets and shares local and national initiatives which are aimed at closing attainment gaps. The EMA offer a traded service to schools and settings. For information about services and costs, email the EMA Network . By becoming a part of the traded service, you will automatically have access to the secure section on the EMA webpage. What areas do the EMA focus on? Their areas of focus are: Ethnic Minority Achievement Cultural awareness New arrival induction English as an additional language (EAL) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Early Years support EAL and SEN EY Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Supplementary schools Refugees and asylum-seekers If you'd like to contact EMA directly to see how they can help, please feel free to email them directly at ema@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Our Fundraising At Ducklings Preschool, we believe that fostering a spirit of giving and empathy from an early age is crucial. Through our fundraising efforts for both local and national charities, we teach our preschoolers the value of helping others, nurturing a community-minded approach that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Find our most recent fundraisers below, or find out more information on our GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/fundraisers ! We're so proud to announce that Ducklings Preschool has raised £328 for Children with Cancer UK Children with Cancer UK Learn More Here Ducklings Preschool has successfully raised £205 combined for both Mind Manchester and Mind Milton Keynes! Mind UK Learn More Here We've raised a combined £91 for the children's trust Crackerjacks, focused on providing support to children that are differently able! Crackerjacks Children's Trust Learn More Here Ducklings Preschool has successfully raised £150 for Children in Need! Children In Need Learn More Here OUR NEXT FUNDRAISER WILL TAKE PLACE IN JUNE 2025, FOR Macmillan Cancer Support Learn More Here Keep track of our future fundraisers on our goundme page! gofundme.com Learn More Here

Shenley Brook End Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Gina Address: Garthwaite Pavillion, Garthwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7AX Email: ducklingsshenley@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Shenley Brook End operates Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. The site is registered for 40 children with an age range of 2 years of age through to 5 years. If there are any celebrations or festivals that you would like us to celebrate please let us know as we would love to take part, please reply using our 'Contact Us' form above. Our Team Gina Natasha Tim Jade Sophie Javeria Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials 1/12

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EYFS Reform Information What is the EYFS? The EYFS is the statutory Early Years curriculum. This is mandatory for all schools, settings and childminders to follow from birth up to the end of the reception. The EYFS sets out our legal obligations regarding things like an adult: child ratios, suitable people, safeguarding and welfare, staff qualifications, and learning and development. How are the Educational Programmes in EYFS broken down? These are divided into 7 areas of learning. The ‘Prime’ areas form the basis for all learning, and the ‘Specific’ areas build on those skills and broaden children’s understanding, experiences and knowledge. In the nursery, we always focus on the Prime areas in the first instance as they really do form the foundation for everything else. The 'Prime Areas' include 1. Personal, Social, Emotional Development 2. Communication and Language 3. Physical Development The 'Specific Areas' include 1. Literacy 2. Mathematics 3. Understanding the World 4. Expressive Arts and Design Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework For additional information regarding EYFS, please use the Government website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2

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Bow Brickhill Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Lauren 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 Lauren Manager Lacey Deputy Sereane Practitioner Jess Practitioner Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial 1/14 Click here to book a visit today!

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Uniform Orders Order your child's uniform here! Although uniform is NOT required at Ducklings, lots of our parents prefer sending their child to nursery and preschool in uniform as: it helps save their other clothes from getting stained, provides a sense of belonging and pride, and helps get little ones ready for primary school (where uniform is required). To order yours, simply print out the attached uniform order sheet, tick the items you would like to order, and hand it to your school manager! Items you can order! Navy Jumper £13 Navy Jumper £13 Red Jumper £13 Red Jumper £13 Navy Polo £11 Navy Polo £11 Red Polo £11 Red Polo £11 Red Summer cap £6 Red Summer cap £6 Blue Book Bag £7 Blue Book Bag £7 Blue Draw String Bag £6 Blue Draw String Bag £6 Click here to print off our uniform order form!