Hatfield Heath Pre-School

Activities: Staff plan activities based on children's interests. They respond promptly to children's experiences, such as when they visit the farm with their families.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children receive strong support to prepare for their move to school.

Communication: Managers form strong bonds with the parents of the children who attend. They offer them guidance with any issues that arise.

Community Building: Managers and staff meet regularly to reflect on the provision and discuss children's progress.

Programs and Resources: This is particularly beneficial for children who may struggle with the transition, such as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children arrive at the pre-school and are happily greeted by the friendly staff team.

Safeguarding Training: Managers and staff know how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect. They complete regular safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date.

Play and Learning Integration: Children learn about numbers and counting. They all count the slices of apple together at the snack table.

Transition to Primary School: They accompany the staff to the on-site main school building to visit their new classrooms.

Child Safety Management: Managers and staff know how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect. They complete regular safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date.

Children's Safety and Security: They accompany the staff to the on-site main school building to visit their new classrooms.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive at the pre-school and are happily greeted by the friendly staff team.

Nutritional Menu: Children enjoy the nutritious meals that staff provide for them.