A's Pre-School & Day Nursery

Philosophy: The curriculum covers all areas of learning and helps children develop the skills they need for starting school

Activities: Staff organise regular outings and visits to enrich children's learning

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children receive good levels of support and reassurance from the staff, which positively affects their confidence, behaviour, and emotional well-being

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may need extra help in their learning and development are well supported

Staff Training: Staff work effectively with other professionals to support children's learning

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff fully welcome their new manager to the team to continue support and progress

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a good understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities and know what action to take if they have any concerns about a child

Play and Learning Integration: Staff encourage children to play physically and strengthen their muscles, such as climbing and balancing

Transition to Primary School: Children have developed confidence and secure attachments with the caring staff team, which prepares them for routines they will follow at school

Child Safety Management: Staff supervise children closely and show good awareness of how to keep children safe

Children's Safety and Security: Children's safety is given high priority with detailed risk assessment arrangements

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff teach children about road safety and how to keep safe when exploring the local community

Happiness and Settling: Children show that they are happy and settled as they arrive at nursery

Nutritional Menu: Staff talk about exercise and why the food at lunchtime is so good for the children, which helps them understand the importance of having a nutritious diet