The Village Pre School and Kids Club

Philosophy: Staff encourage an early love of books as they read to children one-on-one or in whole-group story time.

Forest School Sessions: Children have opportunities to take part in forest school sessions. These help them to build life skills in a natural environment.

Activities: Children demonstrate good problem-solving skills when using a variety of materials, such as boxes and tape, to create their designs.

Communication: Parents appreciate the regular information staff share about their children's learning and the lengths staff go to meet their children's individual needs.

Community Building: Staff use the local area well to introduce children to the community beyond the pre-school.

Programs and Resources: Staff support children with SEND well, working with other professionals to narrow any gaps in learning quickly.

Staff Training: The manager and staff have a good understanding of their responsibilities in safeguarding children.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff report the management team support their health and well-being.

Safeguarding Training: Staff confidently discuss whistle-blowing procedures and who they will contact if they have a concern about a colleague.

Play and Learning Integration: Children spend lots of time outside in the fresh air developing their physical skills.

Transition to Primary School: Parents say their children have made progress in their speech and language since attending pre-school.

Child Safety Management: The staff team complete regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is free from potential hazards.

Children's Safety and Security: Children settle quickly on arrival. They run in confidently and leave their parents at the gate.

Teaching Personal Safety: Children learn to keep themselves safe when using technology.

Happiness and Settling: Children are relaxed and contented in the calm and friendly pre-school.