Little Gems Preschool

Activities: Staff provide activities that are stimulating and that also entice children to explore independently and investigate both inside and outside. Children are enthusiastic in their approach to their own learning.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Older children are good role models for younger children. They help the younger children learn about behaviour expectations.

Communication: Information is exchanged regularly and effectively between parents and staff through a variety of ways.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those from more disadvantaged backgrounds are supported extremely well. Staff quickly identify these children and seek early intervention and help from the appropriate professionals.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional and social development. They warmly welcome the children in and help them feel safe and secure.

Safeguarding Training: Staff regularly keep their knowledge up to date through training, including on safeguarding issues such as those relating to extremist views.

Play and Learning Integration: Children use their imaginative skills well, creating their own play with dressing-up clothes and cardboard boxes.

Child Safety Management: The manager of the pre-school follows safe recruitment procedures and carries out ongoing suitability checks for all staff. Staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe.

Children's Safety and Security: Staff supervise children closely both inside and outside the building and when on outings.

Happiness and Settling: All children, including younger children, are settled, behave well and enjoy their time at preschool.

Nutritional Menu: Children enjoy healthy lunches provided by their parents and enjoy the snacks of fresh fruit and vegetables provided by the pre-school.