An Oxfordshire housebuilder has donated £1,500 to Stanford in the Vale Pre-school, a charity and day care educational institution.

The donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes – which is building new homes at River Meadow in the village – will support the pre-school in its mission to provide early childhood education to the local community. The pre-school received the donation as part of the developer’s Barratt Foundation, which is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, to leave a legacy in the communities in which the housebuilder operates.

Stanford in the Vale Pre-school was established in 1970 and has been a cornerstone of the Stanford in the Vale community for over five decades ever since. Initially operating from the village hall, the organisation has grown to serve a wider community due to the expansion of the village.

The charity is dedicated to developing, supporting, and teaching children's personal, social, emotional, communication, and physical skills, among many other areas. Katie Amies, Deputy Manager and Administrator at Stanford in the Vale Pre-School, said: “We’re absolutely delighted with the donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes.

“Our pre-school relies heavily on charitable donations, fundraising, and the goodwill of the staff in order to stay open. We were lucky enough to receive £1,500 which we put towards a new literacy area for the children.

“Having a space to enjoy books and all they have to offer is really important for children’s social and communication development as well as their imagination – all vital skills in preparation for school. Without these donations, we literally would not exist.

“Every penny that we raise goes towards enhancing the children's learning environment, ensuring they have all the resources they need to develop and build on the skills they are learning each and every day.” Campbell Gregg, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southern, said: “Early childhood education is the foundation for a child's future success.

“We are proud to contribute to Stanford in the Vale Pre-school's literacy area, helping children develop essential skills and a love for learning.” For more information on how to support Stanford in the Vale Pre-school, visit the school’s website.