Brochure
Mission Statement: We aim to develop each child’s talents, abilities and self-confidence within a caring, ordered and stimulating environment.
Here at Downham Pre-School we teach to the guidance of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We actively seek to provide opportunities for the development and growth of intellectual and physical skills.
What are the EYFS Principles?
Split in to four themes, the EYFS guidance is as follows:-
Theme: A Unique Child
Principle: Every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Theme: Positive Relationships
Principle: Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and/or key person.
Theme: Enabling Environments
Principle: The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning.
Theme: Learning and Development
Principle: Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all areas of Learning and Development are equally important and interconnected.
For further information about the EYFS please visit: our latest news page – information for parents – EYFS – guide for parents.
Key Worker System
Whilst children are involved with all members of staff we do operate a key worker system. This enables each child to have their own ‘special’ person who will be the main point of contact for any information to be shared with parents/carers about your child. The key worker is also responsible for the recording and development of your child.
Confidentiality & Access to Records
Personal information is only available to Practitioners. Children’s personal records are kept in a secure cabinet; however these are always available for parents to view at any time. The Children’s developmental records are documented electronically using Iconnect. A quiet area of the Pre-School will be used for any meetings or discussion with parents.
Discipline
We aim to work towards a situation in which children can develop self-discipline and self-esteem in an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement. There is an area within Pre-School for self-regulation with sensory toys and materials. We ensure that rules are applied consistently to encourage the child to feel secure. All adults are positive role models for children and praise and endorse good behaviour. Our full Supporting and Understanding Behaviour Policy is contained in our Prospectus.
Complaints Procedure
Our Prospectus contains our full complaints procedure, however if any parent has cause for complaint in the first instance they should contact the Pre-School Manager or Mr Tom Manson, Director, Ingham & Yorke, Brookside Barn, Brookside, Downham, Nr Clitheroe, BB7 4BP. 01200 423655. If the matter cannot be resolved directly with the Pre-School, parents/guardians should take the matter to OFSTED. The OFSTED website is www.ofsted.gov.uk
Admissions Policy
Children’s details are entered into the Admissions Book according to the first half term in which they are two. A record of the date of entry is made. Places are allocated in the following order:-
1) Downham Estate Children
2) Siblings of previous Pre-School children
3) Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
4) Date order of when the child’s name is recorded in the Admissions Book.
5) Special Cases – ie new to the area, changing pre-schools, not on the waiting list but are pre-school age.
Full details of all our policies and procedures can be found in our Downham Pre School Prospectus. If you would like a copy of the Prospectus or would like to arrange a visit, please call us on 01200 441665.
We look forward to welcoming you!