Working In

Partnership With Parents

We work in partnership with parents to encourage children to become independent, happy and confident learners.

The preschool has an ‘open door’ policy which means that parents and prospective families can visit the preschool at any time. This does not always require an appointment but it is generally more helpful if an appointment can be made when visiting as this allows staff deployment and management to be arranged efficiently.

LEARNING BOOK

What To Wear

Children's Clothing

We provide protective clothing for the children when they play with messy activities and water play.

We encourage children to gain the skills that help them to be independent and look after themselves. These include using the toilet, washing hands and taking off, and putting on, outdoor clothes. Clothing that is easy for them to manage will help them to do this.

Children should wear suitable shoes for climbing and playing. Wellington boots, knee length boots, ugg boots, sandals and flip flops should be changed before coming in to preschool. Trainers and plimsolls are ideal for preschool play.

Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly named, especially coats, gloves and hats etc. Unnamed lost property will be kept for one half-term.

Wherever possible, children should not wear jewellery of any description as it may become broken or tangled during play. The preschool will not be held liable for any damage or loss of jewellery.

Preschool activities involving paint and/or glue may end up on clothes by accident. In this event, we advise:

Paint - Soak the clothing in cold water first before washing as normal

Glue - Wash in cold water (hot water can sometimes ‘set’ the glue hard)

Home From Home Environment

Settling In

The preschool recognise that this may be the first time that your child has been left and that all children have different patterns for settling in. We are committed to working with parents to settle their child in the best way for them and invite you to discuss any needs you may have with the Supervisor.

On the first few occasions that you leave your child, we ask that you return home or remain local and in close contact with the preschool. This period may be extended depending on how long it takes to settle your child.

Distressed children will be comforted and no child will be left alone. Staff members will try and distract them and involve them in activities. However, should a child remain distressed, the preschool will contact you.

If your child needs a comforter to help them settle, this can be sent in and handed to a staff member at the preschool. Please ensure it is named.