Children playing at Duffield Pre-school

Newsletter April / May 2026

Dates for Diary

  • Summer Term 1: Monday 13th April - Friday 22nd May
  • May Bank Holiday - Monday 4th May
  • Summer Term 2: Monday 1st June - Thursday 23rd July
  • Inset Days: Friday 1st May, Monday 1st June
  • Autumn Term: Tuesday 7th September - Friday 23rd October

Fundraising

We couldn't have done it without you. We raised an amazing amount of money on our Welly Walk and Easter Tombola. At the moment our total stands at about £1,152.00, this is an amazing amount and will make a huge difference. We will be using it to update our playground.
Our next fundraising event will take place at The Meadows happy circus where we will be running a soft toy tombola on Wednesday 20 th May. If you have any teddies that need rehoming please bring them in.


Sun cream and hats

As we are now hopefully moving into the warmer weather the children will be outside more. Please can you ensure that you send your child with a labelled sun hat and sun cream. We would be grateful if you could apply the sun cream before children come to preschool in the morning and for those who attend all day we will reapply this after lunch.

10 keys to unlocking school readiness

The 10 keys have been identified by Derbyshire parents, carers and professionals. These will help everyone understand what children are developing typically for their age should be able to do by the time they start in reception class. The 10 keys for unlocking school readiness are:

  • I can settle happily without my parent or carer
  • I can tell friends and grown-ups what I need
  • I can take turns and share when I am playing
  • I can go to the toilet on my own and wash my hands
  • I can put on my own coat and shoes and feed myself
  • I can tell a grown up if I am happy, sad or cross
  • I know that what I do and say can make others happy or unhappy
  • I am curious and want to learn and play
  • I can stop what I am doing, listen and follow simple instructions
  • I enjoy sharing books with grown-ups

Check out what we do on our Facebook page, (Please note no images of children are used on our Facebook page)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DuffieldPreSchool/
Website: https://www.duffieldpreschool.co.uk/

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding is given the highest priority at Duffield Pre-School. There may be times when adults are concerned about children in the community. If so, then you can contact DCC's Child Protection Department on 01629 533190, the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or come directly and speak to Clare, Vicki, or Viv as Designated Safeguarding Lead. If you have any safeguarding concerns about a child, please use the Preschool email address: [email protected]
Please do not ignore concerns; child protection is everyone's responsibility.