Wetheral Playschool

Activities: Children enjoy new experiences like opening a box 'to see something amazing'

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Older children develop good early writing skills and form recognisable letters

Communication: Staff exchange information with parents to keep them informed about their children’s learning and progress

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The manager values her dedicated staff team who know children very well and respond to their every need

Safeguarding Training: The manager and staff are well trained and have a good awareness of the indicators of abuse

Play and Learning Integration: Staff encourage children to explore the world around them, promoting their understanding of simple mathematical concepts

Transition to Primary School: Staff help children to gain an awareness of letters and sounds, ahead of their move on to school

Child Safety Management: Staff take steps to minimise any risks for example when playing in the nearby field

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy, comfortable and safe in the welcoming and appealing surroundings

Nutritional Menu: Staff encourage children to try a healthy range of foods pictured in their favorite stories