Lavender Pre-School - Beddington

Activities: Children love playing with small-world toys and exploring sensory activities such as play dough.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff focus on improving gross motor skills with ride-on toys and balancing equipment during outdoor play.

Communication: Staff are very good at gathering and sharing information with parents, keeping them fully informed about their children's learning.

Community Building: Parents speak highly of the staff and appreciate the 'homely' and 'welcoming' environment.

Programs and Resources: Staff take swift action to help children make notable progress from their starting points, particularly in disadvantaged children and those for whom staff have concerns.

Staff Training: Staff have completed training with positive effects on children with additional learning needs.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are kind, caring and build strong relationships with children, supporting their emotional well-being effectively.

Safeguarding Training: Staff complete relevant training to keep their knowledge of safeguarding up to date.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff encourage children to test their skills and promote healthy eating habits by modeling good table manners.

Transition to Primary School: Staff promote independence skills such as putting on coats and attending to personal needs.

Child Safety Management: Staff remind children of rules and boundaries.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff embed good hygiene practices into daily routines, ensuring children wash hands before touching food.

Happiness and Settling: The safe and happy environment created by staff helps children gain strong levels of self-esteem and confidence.