Fulford Pre-School

Activities: Children skilfully use a search engine on the internet to find out about sea creatures. They recall this information as they create models of the creatures.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children learn to identify their names and enjoy exploring letter sounds during phonics sessions. However, occasionally, they miss opportunities to provide activities that match the full range of children's needs and abilities.

Communication: Staff complete observations of children's abilities and monitor their progress effectively. They share this information with parents and provide opportunities for them to contribute to assessments.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents say that staff are 'friendly and approachable'.

Safeguarding Training: Staff vigilantly follow safety procedures to ensure that premises remain secure and cannot be accessed by unknown visitors.

Play and Learning Integration: Children explore flour and water during sensory play and make 'gingerbread cake' in the mud kitchen.

Transition to Primary School: Children are confident and well prepared for their next stage in learning.

Child Safety Management: Staff monitor children with allergies carefully to ensure they do not come into contact with high-risk foods.

Children's Safety and Security: All staff rigorously follow safety procedures to ensure that premises remain secure and cannot be accessed by unknown visitors.

Happiness and Settling: Children have exemplary behavior. Older children are extremely kind and caring towards younger children.