St John's Pre-School Nursery

Philosophy: Clear and ambitious vision for the pre-school and a well-thought-out curriculum.

Activities: Children relish their time in the outdoor area and benefit from lots of opportunities to engage with the natural world.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff model good speaking and listening skills; introduce new vocabulary.

Communication: Parents are provided with daily updates about their children's learning.

Community Building: Parents speak highly about the pre-school and comment on the significant progress that their children have made.

Programs and Resources: All children, including those with SEND, are provided with well-tailored support and individual plans to ensure good progression is made.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children thrive in this calm and purposeful pre-school. They build positive relationships with staff, who are warm and caring.

Safeguarding Training: All staff have completed safeguarding training and fully understand their responsibilities.

Play and Learning Integration: Children demonstrate their gross-motor skills as they climb and balance on wooden blocks and chase after their friends.

Transition to Primary School: Children benefit from strong links with the local primary schools and are well supported through visits and regular discussions, for their move on to school.

Child Safety Management: Staff teach children about keeping safe and potential hazards.

Happiness and Settling: Children play confidently and happily together. They form close friendships and show positive attitudes towards one another.