William Cowper Preschool

Activities: Staff plan challenging activities that support children to develop good mathematical skills and extend their mathematical language.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children thrive and have great fun in this nurturing pre-school. They learn valuable life skills and gain independence through daily routines.

Communication: Staff work hard to continually build on their strong relationships with parents and to engage them further in encouraging their children's learning at home.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The manager and staff are well qualified and have a wealth of experience. They are passionate about the support they give to all children.

Safeguarding Training: Safeguarding is effective. The management team and staff have a good understanding of child protection procedures and know how to manage and report any concerns that they may have about children's welfare.

Play and Learning Integration: Children are busy throughout the day, highly motivated, and eager to learn.

Transition to Primary School: Effective relationships are in place with the adjacent school to support children as they move on in their education.

Child Safety Management: Staff supervise children vigilantly and maintain a safe environment. They help children to understand the importance of keeping themselves safe and caring for their environment.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff teach children good hygiene practice and promote healthy eating during the daily routines.

Happiness and Settling: Children build secure attachments to staff. Friendships have formed between children and they show good social skills in readiness for school.