St Nicholas Pre-School

Philosophy: Dedicated management team with a clear vision to provide children with a rich and varied curriculum.

Activities: Children enjoy visits to the local library, learn about oral health from a dentist visiting the pre-school, and celebrate special events.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff plan clear next steps, which help to prepare children for their next stage in learning.

Communication: Parents are very complementary about the pre-school; they share that staff are nurturing and fun and provide valuable information like toilet training and healthy eating.

Community Building: Parents value opportunities the pre-school provides for their children.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents appreciate how knowledgeable the staff are and how they invest time to ensure secure attachments.

Safeguarding Training: All staff demonstrate a secure understanding of their roles to safeguard children and undertake regular child protection training.

Play and Learning Integration: Children delight in an abundance of stimulating learning experiences, like making vegetable soup from garden produce.

Transition to Primary School: Staff plan clear next steps to prepare children for their next stage in learning.

Diversity Management: Children learn about special events such as Chinese New Year and the King's coronation, developing an understanding of their own uniqueness and respect for others.

Child Safety Management: Staff supervise children very well and complete regular risk assessments.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and well cared for; they demonstrate good manners and behavior.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff have discussions with children about keeping themselves safe, such as using the internet and crossing the road.