Blackberry Lane Pre-School

Activities: They are eager to choose from a well-considered mix of adult-led and child-led activities.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children are taught new skills that they practise in their own play.

Communication: Parents say staff communicate very well about all aspects of children's learning and development through an online application, verbal exchanges and progress meetings.

Community Building: Parents are very complimentary about the staff and provision.

Programs and Resources: High priority is placed on professional development of staff to meet emotional and educational needs of children including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Staff Training: High priority is placed on professional development of staff.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children arrive happily and are greeted warmly by staff.

Safeguarding Training: Staff are knowledgeable about child protection matters and understand how to keep children safe. They receive up-to-date training.

Play and Learning Integration: Children arrive happily and are greeted warmly by staff. They are eager to choose from a well-considered mix of adult-led and child-led activities.

Transition to Primary School: All children make good progress from their initial starting points and are ready for their move to school.

Child Safety Management: Staff complete regular risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environments.

Children's Safety and Security: Children know what is expected of them and consistently follow the well-established daily routines.

Teaching Personal Safety: Children know that to keep their own teeth healthy, they need to brush them daily. This is introduced in exciting ways.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive happily and are greeted warmly by staff. Children form strong bonds with staff and their peers.

Nutritional Menu: Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They have ample opportunities to explore the outdoors and play in the fresh air.