ABOUT US
BiddyAve Buddies Preschool and Out of School Clubs provide an enriching learning environment that has helped countless children progress.
Founded in 2002, we are a private, non-profit childcare organisation, which is overseen by a Voluntary Management Committee from Bidston Avenue Primary School.
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We are located within the grounds of Bidston Avenue Primary School.
OUR MISSION
Enable children to reach their true potential;
Support them to become independent learners with a strong sense of moral values;
Help them grow into responsible members of our society.
OUR AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide a challenging, yet supportive, environment to stimulate, maintain and develop a lively enquiring mind.
To encourage all children to reach their true potential and eventually become independent learners who value learning with and from others, i.e. have a positive attitude to life-long learning.
To value application, perseverance, initiative and independence of thought and action, as well as co-operative endeavours.
To develop in children a sense of moral values which can form a framework for a sense of own worth, and relationships with others, so as children become responsible members of society.
To develop a positive attitude towards themselves and others with a strong sense of self respect. Also to develop a sense of respect for other people's property, ideas and beliefs irrespective of gender, race, disability or academic achievement, etc.
To appreciate human achievements, failures and aspirations.
To develop positive attitudes towards and concern for the environment.
OUR CHILDCARE FACILITIES
BiddyAve Buddies is a voluntary managed Preschool and Breakfast / After School Clubs for Bidston Avenue Primary School children and their families.
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Click on the section below to find out more information.
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Term Time Only
Preschool: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Breakfast Club: 7:30am - 9:00am
After School Club: 3:10pm - 5:45pm
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
RED NOSE DAY 2019
Friday 15 March
Your child can attend wearing their own clothes or a Red Nose Day t-shirt, in return for a £1 donation towards the charity
PRESCHOOL PARENT/CARER PROGRESS MEETINGS
19, 20 & 21 March 2019
Discuss your child's progress with their Key Person. Call into the Office to make an appointment.
SPRING BREAK
CLOSED 1 - 12 April
The last day children can attend is Friday 29 March. We then close for Spring Break and reopen on Monday 15 April
EASTER BANK HOLIDAYS
Friday 19 & Monday 22 April
We are closed on Good Friday 19 April and also on Easter Monday 22 April
USEFUL LINKS
CHILDCARE CHOICES
Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
WIRRAL'S LOCAL OFFER
Local Offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families, information about what support services the local authority have available in their local area.
EARLY YEARS PUPIL PREMIUM (EYPP)
Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is extra funding available for all early years providers that offer early years education for 3 and 4 year olds. The extra funding can be used to further improve the quality of education provided for disadvantaged children.
WHAT TO EXPECT, WHEN? DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION GUIDANCE
Guidance to your child’s learning and development in the early years foundation stage.
PRESCHOOL UNIFORM
Uniform items with our logo can be purchased from myclothing.com
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"
Nelson Mandela
"The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out"
