Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup

Philosophy: The manager and staff team have developed a clear intent for their curriculum.

Activities: They plan interesting activities both inside and outdoors.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff use children's interests to plan activities to support what children need to learn next.

Communication: Staff share what children enjoy and are learning in weekly 'chat books' and encourage parents to share children's experiences at home.

Community Building: Staff use regular parents' evenings to share assessment updates. Parents speak very highly of the setting.

Staff Training: Staff have completed safeguarding training together to ensure their knowledge is consistent and up to date.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents praise the welcoming, friendly and dedicated staff.

Safeguarding Training: All staff are qualified in paediatric first aid to ensure children's safety.

Play and Learning Integration: Children mix sand, soil and water in the mud kitchen and use a variety of equipment.

Transition to Primary School: This helps children become ready to move on to school.

Diversity Management: Children are respectful and tolerant of each other as they share resources in the role-play area.

Child Safety Management: The manager and staff ensure daily risk assessments of all areas used by the children to minimise potential risks.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe as they part from their parents easily.

Happiness and Settling: Children look happy and settled as they arrive at the setting and quickly choose what they want to play with.

Nutritional Menu: Children's physical health is promoted well through nutritious snacks and regular fresh air and exercise.