Rotherfield Pre-School and Rotherfield Primary School: Exploring a closer partnership

Rotherfield Primary School and Rotherfield Pre-School are currently exploring the possibility of working more closely together to support early years education in our community.

Following positive discussions with the current Trustees of Rotherfield Pre-School, the Governing Board of Rotherfield Primary School is looking into options for developing a pre-school provision on the existing pre-school site. This would align closely with the school's current Reception (Foundation Stage) offer, helping to create a more seamless experience for children as they move through their early years.

While no final decisions have been made, they are considering several ways this could work in practice. All options would provide places for up to 40 children.

As part of this process, they are speaking with:

• Parents and carers of children at the school and pre-school
• Staff at both settings
• Local early years providers and schools
• Members of the local community
• Anyone with an interest in early years provision in Rotherfield
   

We welcome your thoughts and feedback as we move through this consultation. All responses will be considered carefully before any decisions are made.