In our Pre-school we are dedicated to a warm friendly, fun, stimulating, caring and professional approach to childcare and early years education, and we are open to every family in the community ensuring equal opportunities and the celebration of diversity to all the children and their families. We pride ourselves in working to the principles of Reggio Emilia in Italy and Forest School. It is our practice to listen carefully to the child’s voice and enable them to participate in all decisions relating to the setting and their individual learning. Every child’s view is valued and cherished. Children spend a large amount of time outdoors, both on and off site to enable them the best learning opportunities, and to become independent and excited learners who experience fascination, awe and wonder about the world. We aim to enhance children’s development and education by providing appropriate activities and play with adult support, and in line with the Department for Education and Skills, Early Years Foundation Stage (2021). Sessions are offered to children aged 18 months to 5 years, with a high adult:child ratio of 1 adult to 4 children aged 2 to 3 years, and 1 adult to 8 children aged 3 and over. Children can be registered from the age of 1 year old. We are OFSTED inspected, the latest report being Good', in the Pre-school setting and”Outstanding” in our Atelier setting. The manager holds the 'Early Years Professional Status', Forest School leader Level 3, and SENCO qualification, along with Diplomas in French, Psychology and Autism. Staff are qualified to NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Early Years Care and Education, and attend regular courses to keep them up to date with the relevant changes and guidelines, and to further their own learning. All staff under-go an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before working within the setting, which is in accordance with guidelines set out by OFSTED.
