About Us
About Us
Advice & Links
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We are registered with Ofsted and our most recent inspection was on
4th March 2025 - Grading GOOD
"Children arrive enthusiastically at the Pre-School, where friendly staff greet them"
Our latest Ofsted Report is here.
Advice about funding and paying for childcare, including links to apply:
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Information about Tax Free Childcare & 30 Hours Funding:
Devon County Council provide us with support and funding towards the cost of providing childcare. They have advice for parents and carers at www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/early-years-and-childcare.
You can also apply for funding via their website.
We are members of the Early Years Alliance and have adopted their Constitution. The membership includes insurance and legal advice. www.eyalliance.org.uk.
Early Years Alliance have a website dedicated to advice for parents and carers www.familycorner.co.uk
Search for groups and activities, including childcare, in your area.
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Community Services in Devon
"Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility"
If you have any concerns about a child or member of staff at Scallywags, speak to Lorraine Crocker 07552238793 (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or Stacey Bellamy 07944218519 (Committee Safeguarding Lead)
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NSPCC has helpful advice
Devon Information Advice and Support
for Special Educational Needs and Disability
"We support parents, carers, children and young people with SEND
and our service is impartial and confidential."
We work very closely with neighbouring Halwill Primary School and exchange regular visits so that the children become familiar with the school and teachers. Scallywags has their own garden area in the school grounds where we plant flowers and vegetables.
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Halwill Primary School is part of The Carey Federation (with Ashwater Primary School). Their website is https://www.thecareyfederation.co.uk/
Halwill Parent and Toddler Group currently meet on Monday mornings in the Halwill Baptist Church Hall between 9.45am and 12 noon (term time).
This group is a stay and play session for children aged from birth to 5 years. Parents, grandparents, carers and mums-to-be all welcome.
Activities, crafts and plenty of toys. Snacks provided. £1.50 per session. (Under 6 months & siblings £1)
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For more information ring Alice Moores on 07891291659
Devon Family Advice Line
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