Pre-school Room 

2 years - 5 years

 

Welcome to our pre-school room where we care for children aged from 2 years to 5. Our purpose built pre-sschool area is designed to allow the children to free floe between different areas. The children have a variety of rooms and spaces available to them including: a self-contained art room, where they can explore their artistic ability, develop their senses through a range of messy play activities and self-select a variety of resources. A role play room filled with a wide range of provision to spark their imaginations. A sensory room for them to experiment and explore with lights and activities. In the main pre-school room they have access to a construction area, small world corner, exploration area, mathematics corner and cosy reading area. The toilets are conveniently situated at the heart of this area helping to promote their independence with toileting knowing theirs always an adult nearby.

The children also have access to a large roof top garden.

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From the very first day they start with us the children are introduced to the the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, which provides guidence on the different stages of development from birth all the way through to the end of their reception year at school.

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We have a workshop style environment indoors and outside, all of the resources are available to the children. The children are able to self-select what they want to do in each area. The principle is that resources are accessible to the children and they are varied, open-ended and high quality, giving children the opportunity to select resources to support their chosen activity.

 

Children are able to self-select activities and resources throughout their time with us. New resouces and activities are continually added to ensure we are meeting each and every child's individual learning requirements. We also provide new and fresh activities on a regular basis to reflect the seasons, and events both local and worldwide. 

 

Our day includes a carefully planned mix of child-initiated activities, adult-led activities, free-flow sessions and outdoor time. This ensures that children can enjoy all areas of the pre-school and outside space and also have the freedom to choose their own activities.

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Each child’s needs are carefully assessed and through working with all parents/carers we ensure we always provide the best possible care for each individual child. We do not have rigid rountines and support each childs individual routines. We continuously review each child’s needs and development, working with the parents/carers through verbal hand overs and via Tapestry our online learning journey app. This can be accessed at home via the 'tapestry' app and staff upload observations and activities allowing you to take part of their nursery journey no matter where you are. 

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Our experienced staff will help your child to settle into the setting. The settling in period is completely free of charge to ensure all children are completely settled before their agreed start date. These sessions are tailored to each childs needs allowing them to become familiar with the environment and the staff, in particular their key person. During this time, we will discuss routines, likes and dislikes, and provide support for each family during this transition.