Sunnyside Pre-School Playgroup

Philosophy: Staff implement a curriculum that follows children's interests, adjusting based on what they already know and can do.

Activities: Stimulating activities include role-play, group story times, and sand play to support language and mathematical skills.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff introduce new vocabulary and encourage counting beyond 10, promoting cognitive skills.

Communication: Staff share with parents how their child is progressing and developing, providing ideas for extending learning at home.

Programs and Resources: The pre-school SEND coordinator collaborates with professionals to support individual targets, utilizing additional funding effectively.

Staff Training: Staff completed Makaton training to further support children's communication and language development.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents and children receive a warm welcome from friendly staff who engage children in imaginative play.

Safeguarding Training: Staff complete safeguarding training to be alert to potential signs of abuse and understand reporting protocols.

Play and Learning Integration: Using toys in role-play activities and reading familiar stories supports imaginative play and learning.

Child Safety Management: Risk assessments ensure the environment's suitability; staff discuss personal safety aspects like special seats in cars.

Children's Safety and Security: Nursery is safe and secure; children feel reassured through positive relationships with staff.

Happiness and Settling: Children settle quickly and demonstrate happiness and comfort with peers and staff.

Nutritional Menu: Children learn about healthy foods like grapes during story sessions and are reminded to practice hygiene.