Mowden Pre School Group

23/09/2026

21/09/2026

👋👋 Hello 👋 👋

We are looking to enhance our maths / loose parts area. We are looking for any donations of the following…..

Nothing too small 🤏🏻

These are what we are looking for mainly wooden / metal please

☑️ Mug trees
☑️ wooden objects
☑️ metal bangles
☑️ Shallow small baskets / trays / wicker
☑️ wooden trees
☑️ wooden iron
☑️ CDs

Anything would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help!

17/07/2026

Another wonderful testimonial-thank u!

“We just wanted to say a huge big thank you to each of you. It’s impossible to put into words how much the last 2 years have meant to us.

Watching *** grow from a little girl who could hardly speak into the confident and happy girl she is today has been so special, and we know that so much of that is thanks to the love, patience and encouragement she has received from all of you. Every smile, cuddle, story, activity and kind word has helped shape her in ways we will always be grateful for.

Thank you for celebrating her achievements, comforting her when she needed it (almost daily with her constant accidents from running too fast 🤣) and helping her believe in herself. You have given her such a positive start, and that is something we can never repay.

Pre-school has been such a big part of our lives, she’s spent half of her life with you all. We will miss seeing all of your friendly faces every day, but we have so much love and happy memories.

Thank you for loving and caring for ***”

17/07/2026

With permission from Mrs K Salmond and families we would like to share this lovely testimonial:

“I just wanted to send an email to say well done and to thank you all for everything you do. The graduation ceremony was an absolute triumph.

The children were a true credit to you and reflected the exceptional care, support and teaching they receive every day. They were happy, confident and proud, clearly enjoying themselves, and they demonstrated such respect and maturity throughout. It was wonderful to see how much they have grown.

You are a remarkable team, and I am so grateful that both of my children have had the privilege of growing and learning under your care and guidance.

Your dedication, passion, kindness and professionalism shine through in everything you do, and our whole family is incredibly thankful for the love and effort you invest in every child.

Thank you again for such a memorable and beautifully organised event. It was a very special way to celebrate the children's achievements, and one we will remember for years to come.

Have a wonderful summer—you've all earned it!”

11/06/2026

We are holding a bottle raffle at Mowden infant and Junior schools fun day on Saturday 20th June. If you have any bottles of anything alcohol, juice, shampoo, sauce etc and would like to kindly donate them to us, you can drop them at Pre-school any time during school hours. Also if you have any spare bottle bags these would also be much appreciated. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Pre-school and our children. Thank you.

02/04/2026

If you would like to look around our setting or add your child's name to our admissions list, please use the contact details listed.

02/04/2026

Today we held our Easter egg and Easter bonnet decorating competition. The entries were kindly judged by Mrs Bainbridge Deputy head at The Federation of Mowden Schools. Well done to all the children who entered...your eggs and bonnets were amazing.

02/04/2026

We are looking to recruit a permanent part-time Pre-School practitioner to work 22.25 or 25.75 hours a week term time only. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and two hours on a Thursday afternoon for a staff meeting, with the option to add half a day on a Tuesday morning. This role will commence on 1st September 2026.

You will be joining a small team of Early Years Professionals delivering the EYFS in a Charity run Pre-School, working with 2, 3 and 4-year-old children, located within The Federation of Mowden Schools in Darlington.

In addition:-

You will hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification in Early years or equivalent. You will have experience of being a key worker. You will be self-motivated and enjoy working with children and their families. Able to use your own initiative, when required. Work as part of a close-knit team. Have excellent communication skills. You will be kind, caring and compassionate. You will have a good understanding of safeguarding. This is a term time only role (38 weeks) with half pay being paid through the holidays for 14 weeks. You will hold a current Paediatric First Aid qualification or be willing to undertake a two day paediatric first aid training course before commencing your role in September 2026.

Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour

We will require an Enhanced DBS check to be undertaken and references will be taken.

Please contact us to receive an application form, job description and personal specification via email at [email protected] or call 07812 429563 and ask for the Manager/Deputy Manager.

If you would like to come and see the setting during our working hours we will arrange this for the week commencing Monday 20th April.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

19/01/2026

If you would like to look around our setting or add your child's name to our admissions list, please use the contact details listed.