Opportunity Pre-School

Activities: Children participate in a wide range of activities, including making marks in the sand tray, pretend play in a 'shop', and building with blocks.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop their knowledge of different shapes and are praised for their kindness.

Communication: Parents are pleased with the care and learning their children receive; progress is shared with parents regularly.

Community Building: Parents say that the pre-school's ethos of creating an extended family is successfully achieved and note how the pre-school is a big part of the community.

Programs and Resources: The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and other agencies to support those children who need them.

Staff Training: The management team is consistent in supporting the health needs of children who attend by ensuring that any risk is managed effectively.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff provide emotional support and are well-behaved. Staff praise children and give clear instructions.

Safeguarding Training: All staff attend regular safeguarding training to ensure everyone is aware of their responsibilities to keep children safe and secure.

Play and Learning Integration: Children participate in song time, join in with songs, and follow along with sign language.

Transition to Primary School: Staff enrich children's experiences and build on their confidence skills.

Diversity Management: Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress from their starting points.

Child Safety Management: Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm.

Children's Safety and Security: The management team ensures that any risk is managed effectively.

Teaching Personal Safety: Children are encouraged to learn through what interests them and given clear instructions to follow.

Happiness and Settling: Children show they are comfortable within the setting and seek emotional support from staff members when required.