Barking Pre-School

Activities: Children use hammers and tacks carefully to make patterns, complete simple sums

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop independence skills during snack time, predict what happens in stories, 'plan in the moment' following children’s interests

Communication: Communication between staff and parents is excellent

Programs and Resources: Knowledgeable and experienced special educational needs coordinator, support from outside agencies

Staff Training: Staff understand children's individual needs and complete ongoing training

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are friendly, nurturing, attentive, calm, and speak respectfully to children

Safeguarding Training: Ongoing safeguarding training for staff, robust recruitment policy

Play and Learning Integration: Children are eager to explore activities, engage in meaningful conversations

Transition to Primary School: Smooth transition to school with a focus on developing communicative and independent learning skills

Child Safety Management: Prompt action taken to improve safety, effective risk assessments

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure in the nursery

Teaching Personal Safety: Support children to learn to keep themselves safe