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Warmley Preschool
Providing high quality childcare for two, three and four year olds in Warmley and the surrounding area.
It is our intention to make our pre-school genuinely accessible to children and families from all sections of the local community. In order to accomplish this, we will:
We believe that children and adults flourish best in an ordered environment in which everyone knows what is expected of them and children are free to develop their play and learning without fear of
We intend to create in our pre-school an environment in which children are safe from abuse and in which any suspicion of abuse is promptly and appropriately responded to.
As a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance we aim to provide the highest quality education and care for all our children.
The pre-school's work with children and families will sometimes bring us into contact with confidential information.
The sharing of refreshments can play an important part in the social life of the pre-school, as well as reinforcing children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating.
We believe that the group's activities should be open to all children and families, and to all adults committed to their welfare.
Warmley Pre-School is committed to an open and honest method of working. It is hoped that any issues arising will be swiftly resolved following an informed, but full, frank and fair discussion.
Our pre-school promotes a healthy lifestyle and a high standard of hygiene in its day-to-day work with children and adults. This is achieved in the following ways:
Our pre-school aims to provide welcoming and appropriate learning opportunities to include all children and their families.
We have safety measures in place to prevent children leaving the hall unattended. When any child needs the toilet a member of staff will always accompany them.
The Pre-School has a no smoking policy in all areas of the Community Centre. Additionally the Pre-School operates a no smoking policy in the outdoor play area.
Parents are the first educators of their young children. The aim of the group is to support their essential work, not to supplant them. We will:
When you decide that you wish to leave the pre-school a period of notice must be given in writing to the pre-school leader.
The notice required is 4 weeks.
The safety of young children is of paramount importance. In order to ensure the safety of both children and adults, the pre-school will ensure that:
The equipment and toys in pre-school provide opportunities for children, with adult help, to develop new skills and concepts in the course of their play and exploration.
Our pre-school aims to have regard to the DfEE Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Education Needs, and to provide welcome, and appropriate learning opportunities, for
We want children to feel safe and happy in the absence of their parents, to recognise other adults as a source of authority, help and friendship and to be able to share with parents afterwards the
A high adult/child ratio is essential in providing good quality pre-school care. At Warmley Pre-school:
We recognise that the quality and variety of work which goes on in pre-school makes it an ideal place for students on placement from school and college childcare courses, as well as those on the Di