Border Pre-School

Activities: Children develop the small muscle movements in their hands

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children achieve at the highest level and develop outstanding knowledge and skills for school

Communication: Staff encourage them to spend time reading with their children at home, using the pre-school book library service

Community Building: The manager works very closely with staff at the local schools

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The leadership team are excellent mentors for less experienced staff

Safeguarding Training: Staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including child criminal exploitation

Play and Learning Integration: Teaching is of an exceptionally high quality and is inspirational

Transition to Primary School: Before children start school, they can read their name, sound out the letters of their name and write their name in recognisable print

Diversity Management: Some children are bilingual and speak English and Welsh

Child Safety Management: Safeguarding is given high priority and staff are highly vigilant in protecting children from possible harm

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

Happiness and Settling: Children who attend this pre-school are very happy and motivated learners