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Our aim is to ensure that schools have timely information about all police attended incidents of domestic abuse, no matter where in the world the child lives.

Our aim is to enable staff in every school to understand how to support children who are experiencing domestic abuse, no matter where in the world the child lives.

Our aim is to ensure all children experiencing domestic abuse receive timely support in their school, no matter where in the world the child lives.

Have you received an Operation Encompass call about a child in your school, or are you concerned about a child or children in your school who are experiencing domestic abuse?

For FREE advice from an Educational or Clinical Psychologist about how best to support them, call the Operation Encompass Professionals' National Advice and Guidance line on 0204 513 9990. Monday to Friday, 8am-1pm
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Have you received an Operation Encompass call about a child in your school, or are you concerned about a child or children in your school who are experiencing domestic abuse?

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Our aim is to ensure that schools have timely information about all police attended incidents of domestic abuse, no matter where in the world the child lives. Our aim is to enable staff in every school to understand how to support children who are experiencing domestic abuse, no matter where in the world the child lives.

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Eating well 1-5years inc. healthy packed lunch ideas

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First Steps Nutrition Trust is a charity which provides clear, evidence-based and independent information and support for good nutrition from pre-conception to five years of age.

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This term our activity themes will be:

Mini beasts

The Very Hungry Caterpillar/ Healthy eating

Sport

Transition

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Eating and drinking difficulties

If you are worried about your child's eating and drinking skills, please speak to your child's health visitor or GP in the first instance. Referrals for eating and drinking difficulties will only be accepted from a health professional, for example GP, health visitor, paediatrician, dietician etc. We would not carry out assessments of eating and drinking at our screening clinics. If a referral to the service is needed, please complete the online referral form. Click the referral guidelines for guidance on how to complete the referral.

Pre-school children

Should you have concerns regarding your child's speech and language development, please:

Speak to your health visitor or local family centre in the first instance. They will often be able to provide you with advice on ways to support your child at home.

Family centres also offer some groups to support early language development.

Look at the 'Useful information' section on this webpage above which has specific resources for parents and setting staff to support speech, language and communication development.

If you are still concerned after trying out the advice then please follow the guidance below:

Children under 2 years, 6 months
Children under 2 years, 6 months can be referred directly to the children's speech and language therapy service by a health professional if they have additional needs and there is a clearly identified language, communication, and/or eating/drinking need - see our referral guidelines for more information. Health professionals - please refer using the online referral form.

Children aged 2 years, 6 months and above (not in full-time school)
If your child is aged over 2 years, 6 months and you have ongoing concerns regarding their speech and language skills, they may benefit from attending a speech and language therapy screening clinic.

A screening clinic is a short assessment appointment which offers an opportunity for you to talk with the therapist regarding your child's development and for us to gather information to understand your child's needs.

The criteria for attending a screening clinic is as follows:

1. Screening clinics are for pre-school children from aged 2 years, 6 months and above, who are not yet in full-time school

2. Children need to meet our clinical referral criteria - please look at our referral guidelines to check if your child is eligible for our screening clinic at this time

3. We are unable to see children with Education, Health and Care plans, or those requiring associated assessment within these clinics. A referral should be made by your child's special education needs officer in this instance

4. Children already known to the service, or children outside of the given age range for the screening clinics, are not able to be seen

5. We are unable to complete assessments of eating and drinking at screening clinics (scroll down on this page for details of what to do if you have eating or drinking concerns)

If you need help or are not sure if your child meets the criteria, please call our advice line (01923) 470680 Option 3, Option 1 for support.

If your child meets the criteria above, please follow these steps to refer your child for a screening clinic appointment:

Complete the online referral form

If you would like advice on how to support your child at home whilst waiting for your screening clinic appointment, please follow the links in the 'Useful Information' section above.

If you have any difficulty completing the form and sending the information, please contact our administration team on 01923 470680 option 3, option 1.

If your child does not meet the criteria but you have some concerns we advise you to:

access the strategy sheets and videos on this website to support your child (see 'Useful information' and select which area of speech, language or communication that your child may need support with).

You can also talk to your local family centre or education setting to ask for advice.

If you continue to be concerned after implementing the advice or have any questions, please contact a therapist by calling the advice line (01923) 470680 Option 3, Option 1.

School-aged children

If your child is in full-time school, you should discuss any concerns you may have with your child's teacher. Some children can be supported in their school without a referral to the service through advice from the school's link therapist. SENCos and other educational professionals can refer a child to the service.

All referrals are to be made via the online referral form. HCT do not accept paper referrals. GPs can continue to refer into CYP Therapies Services using either the Digital Referral form, Ardens or DXS.

If you have any queries or experience any issues when making a referral, please contact the Children's referral hub:
01923 470680 Option 2 or hct.cypspecialistservices@nhs.net.

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If you are worried about your child's eating and drinking skills, please speak to your child's health visitor or GP in the first instance. Referrals for eating and drinking difficulties will only be accepted from a health professional, for example GP, health visitor, paediatrician, dietician etc.

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Parents and carers play such an important role in supporting children’s language skills and the campaign aims to give them the tools they need to get started! The FOLLOW campaign includes a LinkTree so parents and carers can access information on speech and language development and further activities to support speech, language and communication development all in one place. This is the link for the LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/EYFOLLOW 

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Parents and carers play such an important role in supporting children’s language skills and the campaign aims to give them the tools they need to get started! The FOLLOW campaign includes a LinkTree so parents and carers can access information on speech and language development and further activities to support speech, language and communication development all in one place. This is the link for the LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/EYFOLLOW 

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HCC have just launched the FOLLOW campaign, which is a very simple and easy to use set of strategies that parents and carers can use with their little ones to help develop speech, language and communication skills at home. The FOLLOW campaign will give you fun ideas and top tips on using the key strategies through everyday activities such as going for a walk, getting ready to go out and feeding the ducks!

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Much Hadham Busy Week is open to all children attending St Andrew’s School, Much Hadham Pre-School and those living within the parishes of Much Hadham, Green Tye and Perry Green.

Busy Week is organised and run by a team of volunteers with the aim of offering local children a wide range of sports and activities to try out and enjoy. We do however need the support of parents and carers to make it work.

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Busy Week – Two weeks of kids activities across Much Hadham

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Two weeks of kids activities across Much Hadham

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Please do not bring your child to Preschool with toys from home. We have lots of toys here and they can get broken. Toys from home often cause conflicts between children which we want to avoid.
Please encourage you child to leave comforters at home. Reliance on dummy's, blankets or other items often prevents your child from exploring friendships and resources.

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Primary, junior and middle school places

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Apply for primary, junior and middle school places in Hertfordshire. Find out what to do when you

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50 Things To Do Before You’re Five gives you 50 activities that parents and carers can support their children to try out and repeat. Each of the 50 Things have been carefully developed by education experts and early years practitioners following consultation with parents, and we’ve made sure that children with special education needs are included and that each of the 50 Things means something across our culturally diverse communities. To get the App click here: https://hertfordshire.50thingstodo.org/app/os#!/about-50-things

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How can Local Authorities promote a Summer of Play to enhance learning, health and school readiness?

As very young children return to a more open society and life beyond the home, following Covid restrictions, developing their confidence and independence has never been more important. Hear how, by promoting 50 Things within the Home Learning Environment (both indoors and outdoors), Local Authorities can support young children's play, early development, and conversation skills, nurturing independence and school readiness.

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A menu of exciting activities for families with young children, giving them great suggestions for how to have fun and learn at the same time.

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Please note that if a known named person is not collecting your child, you will need to advise us either by email or by completing a ‘Changes to child collection’ form. In both cases, staff must know what the person collecting your child looks like. This must be by introduction in person prior to the collection date or via a photograph being sent to us via email in advance.

Please ensure children are collected on time as otherwise this can be upsetting for your child.

Please ensure whoever is collecting your child, knows not to park in front of the neighbour’s driveways to avoid complaints to Preschool.

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We have children at preschool with severe

food allergies to NUTS and SESAME. Due to

the severity of these allergies, we are asking

that you do not include these foods in packed

lunches, to prevent potentially life-threatening

situations to other children in the setting.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Please ensure your child has suitable clothes and footwear for outdoor play in all weather. All items need to be clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Sun cream must be applied to your child before they arrive at Preschool.

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Please be considerate when parking your car at drop off and pick up times. There is some parking in Oudle Lane if you don’t mind a little walk along the road

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Preparing for Preschool and what to expect on your 1st day.

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Preparing for Preschool and what to expect on your 1st day.

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We ask that all items belonging to your child are named. Please ensure this is completed before your child starts with us. Details of where you can purchase name labels can be found at the end of this letter.
Your child will need to bring a named bag containing a change of clothing in case of toileting accidents or getting wet during play.
To help your child settle, we ask you to prepare them using the ‘Broken record’ method. If your child thinks you are leaving them at Preschool to go and do something fun, they are not likely to want to stay. The Broken Record method uses the same activity to reassure your child they are not missing out whilst they are away from you. By saying to them in the lead up and when they start, that you are doing something they don’t enjoy e.g. shopping, working, cleaning etc, you will be preparing and encouraging them to go off and have a fun time at Preschool.
Drop off is between 9-9.30am. Staff will greet you and your child at the gate where you say goodbye and staff will escort your child into the setting independently.
During the morning your child will be able to access a variety of free flow play activities, indoors and outside in our garden.
At 10.30am we sit down for snack time. Preschool will provide a variety of healthy snacks and a drink of either water of milk for your child to choose from.
Play then resumes until Preschool finishes at 12pm. Parents wait at the gate until staff let them into the garden area to collect their child.

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1.     Your child is going to be absent?  - Please let us know by 9am by phone or email. Where children have been prescribed antibiotics for an infectious illness or complaint, parents are asked to keep them at home for 48 hours. After diarrhoea or vomiting, parents are asked to keep children home for 48 hours following the last episode.

2.     Your going to be late collecting your child? – phone us to let us know before 12pm. It may be necessary to call a person on your collection list.

3.     My child wants to bring their toys from home? – There are lots of toys at Preschool. We ask parents to leave children’s toys at home to ensure they don’t get broken or cause disagreements between the children.

4.     My child is toilet training? – Please let us know if you have started toilet training and ensure they wear clothing to Preschool which are easily removed e.g. no dungarees or tight clothing. We will be encouraging your child to be independent in their own toileting skills.

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Much Hadham Preschool uses Tapestry online learning journals to record your child’s experiences with us. Tapestry allows you to login with a secure username and password so you can view all your children’s observations, photographs and videos. You can like and comment on observations that we add for your child and it’s also possible for you to add your own observations. We very much encourage this as it gives us a different view of your child’s learning. Your comments and own observations will allow us to find out about which activities your child really enjoyed and the learning they get up to at home.
All data that is entered to Tapestry is stored securely on their servers. If you are interested in finding out more information about this, you can go to https://tapestry.info/security.
Once we have set you up with an account you will be able to login using any web browser from tapestryjournal.com or by downloading the Tapestry app from the Play or App store, depending on what type of device you are using. Remember, if you are going to use the App version of Tapestry to ensure auto updates are turned on for your device so you always have the most up to date version of the app.
We will set you up using your email address and once this has been done, you will receive an activation email from which you can set up your own password to login with. You will also be asked to set up a 4-digit PIN which you can use on the Tapestry app to quickly log back in once you’ve initially logged in. Do remember to keep an eye out on your spam/junk folders for this email.
You may wish to add an additional person to view the account. This could be another parent, carer or grandparent. Our policy states that you are not allowed to share images on social media.
To ensure partnership working, we ask that you ‘like’ each observation we input for your child. This tells us that you have read and acknowledge your child’s observation.
We do hope you enjoy using Tapestry, do let us know if you have any questions about it.

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Children's learning - Parental involvement

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Children's learning - Parental involvement

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It is an Ofsted requirement that settings encourage parents/carers to be actively involved in their child’s learning. We invite and encourage parents/carers to do this by commenting on observations made by staff and shared via Tapestry. All parents have been sent an invitation link to join Tapestry and we invite you to share with us things your children experience and learn when they are not in preschool. Children learn everywhere and at any time so everyone will have something to share. We would love to see what you have been up to over Half Term and don’t forget to check Tapestry regularly to see what your child has been learning at preschool.

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Invoices are issued as one family invoice with all children's regular sessions detailed, at the beginning of each Half Term. Ad Hoc sessions and school lunches are invoiced at the end of each Half Term. Each child is itemised for parents information.

Invoices and payment receipts are issued using QuickBooks. If you do not receive your invoice or payment receipt, please email us. Otherwise, we will assume you have received them. Reminders are sent out 7 and 14 days after invoices are due for payment. Any remaining unpaid invoices are then referred to the Committee. Should non-payment of fees continue, and no contact has been received from a Parent/Carer, then Pre-school has the right to suspend the child’s place until such time the outstanding amount is paid. Please contact the preschool asap should you be experiencing financial difficulties.

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If your child is not attending for any reason, please inform us asap and no later than 9am on the day of absence.

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Please ensure your child has suitable clothes and footwear for outdoor play. All items need to be clearly labelled with your child’s name. You can order name labels at www.mynametags.com and if you enter our School ID 12441, we will receive commission for your purchase.

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Why do I need name labels?

Did you know that the average child permanently loses nine things per school year? Parents are having to buy replacement items for stuff they've already bought once! Having to re-buy these items not only has a negative environmental impact but is also a financial worry. This is where personalised nametags come in. Labelling your child's items is essential to ensure that things do not get lost and that if lost are returned.

What type of labels should I use?

Nametags are a must-have, especially for school and nursery aged kids. To pick which custom labels are right for you the first thing to have in mind is where you will use them. Are you labelling clothing, stationery, shoes or toys? Regardless of look, this will be the deciding factor for your decision. Once you have considered this you should look at the differences between label types:

STICKERS are the most popular nametags. They are very versatile as they can be used on stationery and other school supplies, toys, shoes and even clothes (on care label). Our personalised name stickers are dishwasher, microwave safe and can go in the washing machine. Each sticker label is 30x13 mm.

IRON-ONS are perfect to label clothing and school uniforms. No more sewing, Iron on labels are quick and easy to apply, all you need is an iron! You are able to mark all clothing in a short period of time. Our iron-on name tags can go in the washing machine and dryer. Each iron-on label is 30x13 mm.

MINISTICKERS are a more discreet option. These are great for older children and even adults! These mini labels are ideal to identify stationery as they come in a set of 175 which mean you are able to identify all the pens, pencils and crayons. They should not, however, be used on clothing. Our ministickers are dishwasher and microwave safe. Each ministicker is 16x6mm.

MAXISTICKERS come in different shapes and sizes to give you more variety. Circles, squares and rectangles all in one set! These fun themed stick-on labels are perfect for larger items such as sports equipment, books, drinking bottles and lunch boxes. Our maxistickers can go in the dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.

WALL STICKERS and DOOR STICKERS come in fun and colourful designs. These are great to transform your children's bedrooms into a magical, personalised space. They can also be a great gift for kids! Super easy to apply (and reposition) to surfaces such as walls, doors and cabinets.

Why choose My Nametags?

At My Nametags we are passionate about providing the best nametags in the world and helping reduce lost property. We believe our product is a fun and colourful solution to avoid losing your possessions as well as a product that can help you help the environment. We pride ourselves on making high quality labels that resist washing, drying and the daily rigours of school life.

Our objective is to simplify your life. We aim to deliver a versatile, easy to use product. Our name tags are made to be used everywhere by anyone.

We treat customers as we would like to be treated. We have an almost 100% customer satisfaction rating, unmatched in the nametag market.

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My Nametags - Personalised nametags labels for kids

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Why do I need name labels? Did you know that the average child permanently loses nine things per school year? Parents are having to buy replacement items for stuff they've already bought once! Having to re-buy these items not only has a negative environmental impact but is also a financial worry.

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You can now follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Just search using the information detailed below.

Facebook: Much Hadham Preschool

Instagram:@mh_pre_school

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There is a parent run WhatsApp group which has been created to provide extra communication between the parents to send reminders of upcoming events held at Much Hadham Pre-School – for example, the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Pumpkin Party, Farm visits etc – any lost and found items of clothing, arranging collections for staff etc.

If you would like to join the parent WhatsApp group, please send a message to Wanda Bendisch on 07511284394 who will add you to the group

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Much Hadham Preschool is a committee run charity. Below is a list of who is who including new members we have welcomed this term.

Rebecca McMurray – Chairperson

Aaron Hansen – Treasurer/ Safeguarding Officer

Alex Nathan - Secretary

Marie Rannow – Preschool Manager

Wanda Bendisch - Committee member

Maria Pavlou - Committee member

Committee meetings are held every half term to discuss fundraising, social events, maintenance, resources, marketing, and ways in which the committee can support the running of the setting.

We welcome everyone’s views and are grateful for new ideas and parent’s support. If you would like to join us, please email at muchhadhampreschool@yahoo.co.uk.

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Email: muchhadhampreschool@yahoo.co.uk

Website: https://muchhadhampreschool.co.uk/

Tel: 01279842614

Address: Oudle Lane Much Hadham Herts SG106DQ

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Why is my child's 2 year development check so important?

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Why is my child's 2 year development check so important?

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The importance of your two-year development review

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Simple and fun activities to try at home

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Simple and fun activities to try at home

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Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's language skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about babies and toddlers' amazing early development.

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Children’s language development and parenting advice - BBC Tiny Happy People

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A chatty child is a happy child, so Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child’s communication skills through simple interaction and play.

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Hertfordshire parents can access 3 online resources that have been developed by OnePlusOne to help parents understand the impact of arguments on children. Parents can learn techniques to communicate better, handle stress, and manage conflict more constructively.

This is a 6 week course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce. Highlighting practical steps parents can take to help their children cope and thrive, as well as coping successfully themselves.

Read more about the course and register your interest

Who should attend

The course is free to attend and is open to separated parents from all backgrounds. Both mothers and fathers, resident and non-resident parents are welcome to attend this course. Both parents of the same children are welcome to attend though we recommend you attend separate groups.

Course details

The course consists of six group sessions for up to 12 parents, each session will last 2 hours 30 minutes with a 15 minute break. We will meet all parents for an individual introductory meeting prior to the group starting to discuss your goals for the course.

How to register

You can be referred by a professional or you can self refer online.

Referrals will be used to create a mixed group of up to 12 parents, you will be contacted to offer a course date for your area.

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Hertfordshire parents can access 3 online resources that have been developed by OnePlusOne to help parents understand the impact of arguments on children. Parents can learn techniques to communicate better, handle stress, and manage conflict more constructively. This is a 6 week course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce.

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Family Centre Service (Family Centres and Health Visitors)

Health Visitors support you during and after pregnancy, until your child is 5 years old. They provide information and advice, as well as acting as your advocate. This can include supporting you through the process of diagnosis, discussing developmental concerns, sleep, diet and toilet training. They can also help you get support from other services and organisations you might need. Learn more about Health visitors in Hertfordshire.

There are a number of ways you can contact the Health Visiting Service:

You can call 0300 123 7572 every day, 9am - 5pm, to speak to a Health Visitor for any advice or information you need.

You can refer into our Family Centre Service online

Text Chat Health - a texting service for parents of children aged 0 - 5 - 07480 635 164, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

The Family Support Service supports families, parents, and carers from before your baby is born right up until they reach the age of 11. They offer parenting support courses, breastfeeding support, first aid courses, and lots more. You can find your nearest Family Centre here.

The Family Support SEND Champions support families who have children with SEND by providing information, advice, guidance and a listening ear. They link in with specialist services and partners to signpost families to the right support. There are also groups you can attend to meet other families and receive tailored support for you and your child. Find your nearest Family Centre or get in touch with them on the Family Centres website.

Developed in partnership with Health, Family Support and Herts Parent Carer Involvement, Hertfordshire's early years flowchart can tell you which professionals you may come into contact with if you are the parent of a child under 5 with an identified need or a new diagnosis. It can give you an overview of contact points, and links to more information. Download the Early Years SEND Offer flowchart here.

What kind of support can I get for my child under 5?

The experiences of families of young children with SEND will vary, and the type of support parents might need will depend on the child's needs and the individual circumstances of the families. Some families will find the help and support they need by connecting with other parents of children with SEND, some will want to know about education options for their child, others might need help financially as their work is impacted. You can find out more about different types of support you can access here:

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Health Visitors support you during and after pregnancy, until your child is 5 years old. They provide information and advice, as well as acting as your advocate. This can include supporting you through the process of diagnosis, discussing developmental concerns, sleep, diet and toilet training.

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ADMISSIONS

We accept children from the age of two. We operate 9am-3pm Monday to Friday during term-time, split into morning and afternoon sessions.

FACILITIES

Our purpose built Pre School is set in leafy countryside, with a large secure garden.

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A free flowing classroom allows the children easy access to the garden at all times. Our outside learning area allows extra space for the children to explore and investigate.

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Much Hadham Pre School - A fun, caring environment for your child. England

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ADMISSIONS We accept children from the age of two. We operate 9am-3pm Monday to Friday during term-time, split into morning and afternoon sessions. FACILITIES Our purpose built Pre School is set in leafy countryside, with a large secure garden. ​ A free flowing classroom allows the children easy access to the garden at all times.

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Breakfast club 7.30am – 9am £7.50

Preschool 9am – 12pm £18.00

Lunch club 12pm – 1pm £6.00

School lunch £3.70 increasing to £3.74 from 1st April 2026

Afternoon session 12pm – 3pm £18.00

After school club 3pm – 4.15pm £7.50

3pm – 6pm £22.50

Preschool children can attend the additional sessions above once they turn 3.

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Marie Rannow – Manager/SENCO

Jayne Clarke – Deputy Manager

Administrator - Madlena Kyrychenko

Marlene Billson - Early Years Keyperson

Jemma Walker – Early Years & Clubs Practitioner

Joanna White - Clubs Practitioner

Sofia Godfrey - Early Years Keyperson (Apprentice)

Joanne Raffill – Early Years Teacher

Polly Robinson - Early Years Keyperson

Julia Kendall – Clubs Supervisor

Renata Godfrey - Breakfast Club Supervisor

Maria Pavlou - Early Years Practitioner