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Early Steps Preschool

Early Steps Preschool
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires Improvement
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children use a wide range of resources, such as chunky chalks and a cornflour and water mixture to make marks.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy outdoor play and develop small-muscle skills; facilities are well-resourced and safe.
Activities: Children take the lead in their play and learning experiences, engaging in various activities like making volcanoes.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff bring all areas of learning into each activity and help children learn about managing their feelings.
Communication: Staff found alternative ways to help parents have insight into daily activities, but need to explore further ways to ensure understanding of supporting learning at home.
Programs and Resources: Staff actively seek support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in early diagnosis and support plans without delay.
Staff Training: Staff have a secure knowledge of what children know and can do, helping them as they play.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are highly skilled in interactions with children, understanding how to plan a challenging curriculum.
Safeguarding Training: Staff complete regular training to keep their knowledge up to date with child protection and safeguarding.
Play and Learning Integration: Children integrate play with learning by enjoying activities like drawing body shapes with chalk and learning body part names.
Transition to Primary School: Children develop confidence and resilience, supported by staff in mastering new skills.
Child Safety Management: Staff complete daily risk assessments to identify and minimize potential hazards.
Children's Safety and Security: The provider follows safer recruitment procedures to ensure staff suitability.
Happiness and Settling: Children arrive happily at the setting and settle quickly.
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Early Steps Preschool is a Nursery, Nursery located in West Sussex, South East.

This nursery accepts children from 1.6-4 years old.

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I'm Judith, a certified early years teacher with a BA in early childhood studies.
I have 16 years of experience as an early childhood educator.
Prior to purchasing the preschool in December 2017, I served as Early Steps' manager.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I'm enrolled in Jace Training to complete my level 3 in childcare.
I'm presently going toward my Early Years level 3 certification through Jace.
I've been employed by Early Steps for about 4 years.
I have level 2 qualification and am presently pursuing my level 3 with Jace.
I've worked at the preschool for more than two years.
Outside of work, I frequently watch children or work on my level 3 certification.
I adore coming up with new, entertaining, and instructive activities for the kids.
Currently pursuing my Early Years Foundation Degree, I have a level 4 in childcare.
For more than twenty years, I have worked in daycare.
Two of my kids are just starting their second year of high school.
Hi As a preschool assistant, I have been employed at the preschool for almost three years. My name is Charlotte.
While attending college to study business, photography, and textiles, I also work.
I started working with kids when I was 15 years old.
My early years care and education NVQ is level 2.
My husband and I are huge football lovers, so when we have free time, we like to watch our favourite team play football and go swimming.
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Holidays 2023/24

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024

Terms Dates 2023/24

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024
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