Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices

Activities: The leader explains how the staff will plan enjoyable and inclusive activities for children.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Specific strategies, such as the use of distraction and de-escalation to help children manage their emotions, will be used.

Communication: The leader recognises the importance of building effective partnerships with parents when children first start at the setting.

Programs and Resources: A great focus will be given to ensuring that staff access specific training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Safeguarding Training: The leader and the team have a sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding procedures to follow should they have concerns regarding children's welfare.

Child Safety Management: The leader explains how the staff team will implement procedures to help keep children safe. They will carry out regular risk assessments to ensure that any hazards are minimised or removed.

Happiness and Settling: The leader shares how the staff will contribute to helping children maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Nutritional Menu: Children will benefit from healthy, nutritious snacks of their choice.