PRE-SCHOOL

The Preschool room caters for 24 children in total aged 42 months to 60 months. The learning environment is zoned; creative, sand area, small world, communication, books & stories, mark making, construction, investigation area, maths imaginative play and physical/active play are planned for each week to ensure that the 7 areas of learning are met.

The role play area is presently a home corner, each term we will introduce new role play areas to enhance the children's understanding of the world around them.

The children are encouraged to be as independent as possible at meal times. We provide opportunity for the children to ‘self-serve’ their own snacks and meals which also enables them to make choices for themselves. The children have direct access to the toileting area which enables them to independently meet their care needs. Children are encouraged to have good hygiene practices and ensure hand washing is completed as and when required.

The Room Leader holds a Level 3 qualification, has 27 years’ experience working in early years and is a mother.  She is supported by 2 members of staff, the first of which has a young child and 3 years’ experience of working in early years. She is working towards her Level 3 qualification. The second staff member has a Level 2 qualification in Teaching & Supporting Learning and is currently working towards her Level 3 qualification in Early Years. They have attended a range of CPD courses including EHA training, Prevent/ British Values & planning, observation & assessment.