Nurturing Curious Minds

Warm, play‑based early‑years education in the heart of Blackboys village.

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About Us

Blackboys Pre‑School is a community‑run, non‑profit setting for children aged 2–5. We operate from the Village Hall on Gun Road, offering a spacious indoor hall, a safe garden, and direct access to the surrounding countryside.

Our vision is simple: play, discover, grow. Through child‑led exploration and rich adult interaction we lay the foundations for a lifetime love of learning.

Opening hours
Monday – Friday 08:30 – 15:00 (term‑time)

Ofsted Registration
EY123456  (“Good”, May 2024)

Curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage

Our planning follows the seven EYFS areas, weaving literacy, numeracy, and social‑emotional learning into meaningful projects.

  • Forest‑school style outdoor adventures
  • STEM provocations with loose‑parts play
  • Daily phonics, songs & stories
  • Cooking and gardening to build life‑skills

Key Values

We champion:

  • Kindness & respect
  • Child voice & choice
  • Diversity & inclusion
  • Environmental stewardship

Meet the Team

Headteacher portrait

Lyndsey Jenkins

Head Teacher & SENCO

With 15 years’ experience in early childhood, Lyndsey leads a team of passionate practitioners who believe every child deserves an extraordinary start.

Get in Touch

The Village Hall, Gun Rd, Blackboys,
Uckfield TN22 5JY
 +44 1825 891113
 marian@blackboyspreschool.org.uk