Sunbeams Preschool Radford Semele

The pre-school provides an inspiring learning environment to support individual children reach their

The pre-school provides an inspiring learning environment to support individual children reach their full potential. Our approach promotes learning with equal opportunities for all. "The quality of provision is outstanding" Ofsted report November 2011

16/06/2026

Warwickshire Family Information Service Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/warwickshire/family-information-service-newsletter-1219204-96fqcdqqps-8833387?e=9fee6585cc

12/06/2026

New plan agreed to improve SEND support across Warwickshire – Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire County Council has set out plans to strengthen support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), follo

09/06/2026

Warwickshire Family Information Service Newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/warwickshire/family-information-service-newsletter-1219204-96fqcdqqps-8833316?e=9fee6585cc

07/06/2026

If your child is leaving sunbeams in July and you want to order a printed photo book, we will send you the link within the last weeks, it would be good for you to be uploading any photographs to tapestry that you want added to the book now to ensure they are included, this could be of holidays, family events or just day to day activities.

03/06/2026

🌱 What do children need most in Early Years?

We often talk about outcomes, school readiness and achievement… but before any of that can happen, children need their foundational needs to be met.

My career and ethos has been influenced by the fantastic work on Maslow and his hierarchy of needs pyramid.

From the base - up:
💙 Basic physical needs met
🛡️ Physical and emotional safety
❤️ Belonging and connection
⭐ Confidence and self-esteem
🌿 Opportunities to thrive and reach unique potential

When children feel safe, valued, connected and supported, learning becomes possible.

This isn’t a checklist or something children “complete” — children move up and down these layers every day depending on experiences, relationships and circumstances. Our role is to create environments where children feel secure enough to explore, play, learn and flourish.

I wrote more about this approach and how Maslow links to reflective Early Years practice here:

https://www.earlyinsights.co.uk/post/the-marvellous-maslow