Useful info and links
Ofsted telephone number: 0300 123 1231
Ofsted website: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/
Our last OFSTED inspection was in January 2024 where we were pleased to be awarded GOOD. "staff warmly welcome children and their families at this inclusive Pre-school" "staff's interactions with children are nurturing and supportive" "the Manager and staff create a Pre-school that is at the heart of the community"
Please read our report here.
The Pre-School Learning Alliance (PLA) is a leading educational charity specialising in the early years. We are a member of the PLA and actively follow their values of helping children to succeed by creating childcare that families need, actively promoting parental involvement and inclusive practice
For more information on the Pre-School Learning Alliance, please visit their website: www.pre-school.org.uk/
Keeping Children safe online:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Parents Guide to The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework:
http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/files/2014/08/EYFS_Parents_Guide-amended.pdf
Early Help Guide for families:
Immunisation Programme in Early Years Settings links:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/pre-school-vaccinations-a-guide-to-vaccinations-from-2-to-5-years
Scarlet Fever link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_fever
Hand, Foot & Mouth link: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Health, learning and wellbeing links:
50 things to do before you're 5: http://www.50thingstodo.org
Top tips for teeth: 12-Top-tips-for-teeth
NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood: http://www.nhs.uk/start4life
NHS Healthy Start scheme http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk
Tips for healthy toddlers: http://www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/todders-to-preschool/healthy-eating/ten-steps-for-healthy-toddlers/
Hungry Little minds: https://literacytrust.org.uk/communities/hungry-little-minds/
Tiny Happy people: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people