The Ashbeach Ladybirds Pre-school

Activities: Children search for buried treasure in the sandpit, create treasure boxes and maps and explore the post office role-play area.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff get to know the children and families well, helping them develop independence and engaging them with meaningful learning opportunities.

Communication: Staff create trusting relationships with parents, and they communicate verbally and electronically.

Community Building: Staff work with parents to adapt their approach so that children develop a sense of belonging.

Programs and Resources: Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are supported to achieve with extra sessions.

Staff Training: Staff undertake regular training, both mandatory and optional, which has developed their teaching skills.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff provide a warm and calm welcome for children, who arrive confidently and ready to explore.

Safeguarding Training: All staff receive child protection training and know how to keep children safe when online.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff provide meaningful learning opportunities based on children's interests and needs.

Transition to Primary School: The setting works closely with teachers at the school, and children attend assemblies and use the school facilities.

Diversity Management: Staff celebrate their different backgrounds and cultures.

Child Safety Management: Managers follow safe recruitment procedures to ensure staff are suitable to work with children.

Children's Safety and Security: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff understand how to keep children safe when online and share information with parents.

Happiness and Settling: Staff build trusting relationships with the children through warm and responsive communication.