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PATA Christmas Card Competition!

December 2024

This year we invited children from PATA member settings to design our 2024 Christmas Card. The winning design will feature as our official Christmas Card ending up in inboxes of all PATA member settings, our partners, contacts and social media as Christmas greetings. 

To say thanks the winning setting will be presented with a Eduzone Multi Activity Rocket Table kindly donated by Morton Michel. 

Congratulations to Stepping Stone Pre-school for winning. You can see some of the entries in the slideshow. 

May be a doodle of text

PATA @ Elmbridge under Fives graded OUTSTANDING by OFSTED!

September 2024

We're so proud of the result which we really feel reflects what happens in the setting every day.  The inspector made some lovely comments which you can read in the report here these include: 

"Children at this setting feel safe and secure.  Staff greet them warmly when they arrive and children quickly immerse themselves in this exemplary learning environment."

"The setting's curriculum builds effectively on existing skills. Staff plan to prepare children for the next stage of education whatever it may be, with independence skills."

"Children at the setting demonstrate excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.

The nurturing environment helps children to develop empathy for each other and builds a respectful culture."

"The setting offers excellent support for children with SEND.

Staff adapt their teaching methods based on each child's progress and feedback from other professionals. For instance, staff use specific strategies to develop attention skills in children who need this support."

We really appreciated the support of parents and carers, especially those who either spoke to the inspector on the day or provided testimonials via email and held a celebration party to mark the occasion.

We look forward to the coming academic year and the opportunity to build on the great work already identified in the report.


Welcoming Jade Craswell - our newly appointed CEO!

August 2024

With over 15 years' experience in Leadership and Primary Education (predominantly focused on Early Years Provision), Jade has a passion for making a difference to the lives of young children. She feels strongly that all children deserve a quality education in the early years as this time is so crucial to child development.

Combining this with her recent experience in the Charity Sector, Jade's aim is to provide the strategic leadership, vision and direction to help PATA deliver its mission to support the Early Years Education and Children's Play sectors in Gloucestershire and beyond and we are very much looking forward to working with her!


Phone Lines

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Phone lines open: Monday - Friday 09.30 - 15.30

As always we will endeavour to reply as quickly as possible but we are a small team.  If we don't pick up straight away leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible.  You can also email us on info@pataglos.org.uk 


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