Scalliwags Pre-School CIO has been established for over 35 years, and we now operate from two settings, Paddock Wood and East Peckham. We are an experienced pre-school, well known to the local community.
Children are encouraged to develop independence with the support of warm and passionate staff. Our curriculum is organised to ensure that children lead and find their own voice, as well as integrating current events whether that be Christmas, Diwali or the King’s Coronation!
We take pride in celebrating our community and cultural focus. We are a local neighbourhood Pre-School, with staff rooted in and around the area, most of whose children have attended the Pre-School themselves.
The Pre-School is run by an elected Committee which comprises a minimum of three Trustees (all currently ex parents of Scalliwags). The Committee is responsible for reviewing policy and practice and working closely with the Management Team to ensure the best possible care for the children at our Pre-School. It is the role of the Executive Manager to run the business, regulatory and HR side of Scalliwags, meaning that the care and educational development of the children can be concentrated on by the Early Years Managers and their team. Thus, freeing them up to spend their time solely with the children. Playing with them whilst carrying out observations, planning next steps and being creative in the seven areas of learning. The curriculum, topics, external visitors and evaluation of the child’s voice means that children thrive in the environment.
We have vast experience in supporting SEN and EAL children reach their individual development goals. Working together with Specialist teaching services, Equality and Inclusion and Speech and Language and SENIF practitioners to maximize the opportunities available to the children.
Our Aim
To provide a fun, stimulating and secure environment where children can develop individuality and independence, whilst learning through play. In our community-based provision, we work very closely with parents and carers to help achieve the best possible outcomes and to ease the transition to life at primary school.
We wish you a very warm welcome to Scalliwags Pre-School and wish your child every success in their early years.