Quarrington Pre-School

Activities: Staff encourage children to examine different vegetables using their senses. They touch broccoli, smell parsnips and describe carrots as 'crunchy'.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff know children well. They make effective use of what they know about the individual children to plan for what the children need to learn next.

Communication: Daily conversations between staff and parents help to provide a consistent approach in supporting children's care and learning.

Programs and Resources: Staff quickly identify children whose achievements are below what is expected for their age. They work very well with parents and other professionals to help to support these children.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The manager and her staff are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience.

Safeguarding Training: The manager and staff have a good understanding of child protection procedures and they know how to manage any concern they may have about a child's welfare.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff explore alongside children as they play and investigate, skilfully using a range of strategies to support children's learning.

Transition to Primary School: Children visit the local school for 'play days'. These support children particularly well when they prepare to leave the pre-school and move on to school.

Child Safety Management: Staff implement effective risk assessments to help minimise risks to children. This helps to ensure their safety and welfare as they play.

Children's Safety and Security: Children develop strong emotional bonds with their key person and all members of staff. Children are given lots of reassurance and cuddles to help them settle-in to the pre-school, in their own time.

Happiness and Settling: The children appear happy and ready to learn when they arrive at pre-school. This demonstrates a secure sense of belonging and emotional well-being.

Nutritional Menu: Snack time is a superb opportunity for children to sit together and develop social skills.