Saxon Pre-school

Activities: Children are introduced to mathematical concepts. They count out the number of scoops and recognize quantities, saying when the cup is 'full'.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children show positive attitudes to learning and eagerly gather round to join in activities. For example, as children make play dough with staff, they listen well and follow instructions.

Communication: Parents know their children's next steps of learning and appreciate the suggestions they receive from staff to continue learning at home.

Community Building: Parents welcome the additional support they receive particularly advice on how to support their children's toilet training.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff recognize when a child may need additional support.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are welcomed by the kind nurturing staff.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding and can identify the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm.

Play and Learning Integration: Children wait patiently as they take turns, add ingredients, mix in water and discuss textures such as 'sticky' and 'smooth'.

Transition to Primary School: Staff develop strong partnerships with other settings children attend, as well as the school's children will move on to. This supports children with smooth transitions.

Child Safety Management: Staff complete regular risk assessments of the environment and children's activities to make sure risks are identified and managed.

Children's Safety and Security: They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they confidently move around the pre-school.

Happiness and Settling: Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they confidently move around the pre-school, engaging well with staff and greeting their friends.

Nutritional Menu: Staff provide children with healthy snacks. Children are encouraged to peel their fruit and pour their own drinks.