Openwoodgate Pre-School

Philosophy: The manager and staff create a well-planned curriculum that is based on children's individual needs and abilities.

Activities: Children enjoy building with wooden bricks and shapes. Staff use this interest to support children's mathematical development.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff help children to recall previous events. They talk about children's home experiences of planting sunflower seeds.

Communication: Staff work closely with parents and other settings that children attend.

Community Building: Parents appreciate the additional help that staff provide.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff happily greet families at the door and invite children to come and play.

Safeguarding Training: Committee members and all staff complete safeguarding training on how to identify and report concerns.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff support children to build on their existing knowledge.

Child Safety Management: Staff are vigilant to the security of the premises and take steps to ensure that unauthorised visitors are unable to enter.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel secure to make choices and access the activities comfortably.

Happiness and Settling: Children excitedly run into the pre-school, pleased to see their friends and staff.

Nutritional Menu: Staff provide nutritious meals and snacks.