Sandford Preschool

Activities: Children follow their own interests and create a dinosaur world using natural materials.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children's play is rich in language, supporting their communication skills.

Communication: Parents state that their children enjoyed having the teddy and looking at the picture book of the teddy at pre-school.

Programs and Resources: Practitioners are learning Makaton to support children with speech and language delay.

Staff Training: Staff work closely with other professionals to support children with special educational needs.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff develop strong bonds with children, who are happy in their care. Children's behaviour is excellent.

Safeguarding Training: Training is kept up to date and new safeguarding information is shared regularly.

Play and Learning Integration: Children are encouraged to take risks, developing their confidence and resilience.

Transition to Primary School: Children and parents visit the pre-school and meet the staff during holidays.

Child Safety Management: Rules and expectations are in place to help keep children safe.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure in this nurturing and caring pre-school.

Teaching Personal Safety: Children are taught how to respect and value each other.

Happiness and Settling: Children settling quickly with positive impact.