Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr)

Activities: Children enjoy participating in craft activities supported by the staff

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children use their good vocabularies to describe different textures and colors

Communication: Staff regularly share accurate assessments of children's learning with parents

Community Building: The pre-school welcomes parents to share their family’s celebrations

Programs and Resources: Staff have used training to enhance their knowledge and understanding of how to meet the needs of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities

Staff Training: Staff have used training to enhance their knowledge and understanding of how to meet the needs of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff know children well and observe their play to find out what interests them

Safeguarding Training: Staff discuss the pre-school's safeguarding procedure and have a suitable policy in place

Play and Learning Integration: Children enjoy learning through their play

Transition to Primary School: Older children are well prepared for moving on to school

Diversity Management: The pre-school welcomes parents to share their family’s celebrations to help children learn about different cultures

Child Safety Management: Staff sensitively support younger children to develop the skills and confidence to join in with others

Children's Safety and Security: Children form very secure attachments to staff and their good behavior makes them feel safe

Happiness and Settling: Children are keen learners and enjoy exploring the welcoming learning environment