Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale

Activities: Children enjoy an effective balance of enjoyable adult-led activities and child-initiated play experiences.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children enjoy mixing water and flour together to make dough. Staff introduce counting and numbers as children follow the recipe.

Communication: Parent partnerships are strong. Parents speak highly of the pre-school and value the support and information they receive.

Programs and Resources: All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are greeted by the friendly staff and manager.

Safeguarding Training: Staff trained in safeguarding training and know what they need to do to keep children safe.

Play and Learning Integration: Children happily play alongside their friends and learn to share and take turns.

Transition to Primary School: Older children join in with phonics sessions with the Reception class, and staff share relevant information to support continuity in learning and aid smooth transitions.

Diversity Management: Children take part in celebrating festivals throughout the year and learn about the cultures and traditions of other countries.

Child Safety Management: Daily risk assessments of all areas used by the children are carried out to minimise potential risk.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure and are well cared for, which supports their emotional well-being.

Happiness and Settling: Children feel safe and secure and are well cared for, which supports their emotional well-being.