Kingfishers Of Dilhorne

Philosophy: The 'Kingfisher curriculum' is designed using current guidance and professional knowledge of early years development.

Activities: Children learn through hands-on experiences, such as making a pretend fire using wood, pinecones, and leaves.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop early writing skills, communication, language, and literacy by engaging in role play and selecting stories to boost interest.

Communication: Staff collaborate with local schools and ensure relationships remain strong even when children temporarily move to another country.

Programs and Resources: Systems are in place to identify when children are at risk of falling behind or need further support.

Staff Training: Staff ensure all children, including those with special educational needs, have their developmental and emotional needs met.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The manager is a proactive leader with staff skilled in observing what children can do.

Safeguarding Training: Staff are knowledgeable about child protection and safeguarding issues, with procedures in place to ensure children's welfare.

Play and Learning Integration: Children explore the wider world through hands-on experiences like using binoculars to identify birds.

Transition to Primary School: The manager ensures that staff collaborate with local schools to understand expectations for learning.

Child Safety Management: Effective systems are in place to monitor children's absences and identify patterns of concern.

Children's Safety and Security: Children are taught to keep themselves safe, developing responsibility and confidence to manage risks.

Happiness and Settling: Children are self-assured and happy, displaying high levels of self-esteem.