Policies & Procedures
Policies are reviewed on a roll on roll off termly basis and should you wish to comment, make a suggestion or be fully involved in the process, your input will be welcomed. Please discuss with the Leader.
Admissions Policy
It is our intention to make our pre-school genuinely accessible to children and families from all sections of the local community and surrounding areas. In order to accomplish this, we will ensure that:
Behaviour Management Policy
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 being hurt or hindered by anyone else. 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.
Collection Policy
Children are to be collected by parents/carers promptly at the end of each session. The morning session ends at 11.30 am and the afternoon session at 3.00 pm.
One member of staff adjacent the gate will register the children out, a second member of staff will stand by the door, so as to ensure that the children leave with their respective parent/carer.
Complaints Procedure Policy
As a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance we aim to provide the highest quality education and care for all our children. We aim to offer a welcome to each individual child and family and to provide a warm and caring environment within which all children can learn and develop as they play.
Curriculum Policy
Little Saplings Pre-School curriculum is derived from The Department for children, schools and families’ Early Years Foundation Stage (Every child matters), and is based on 4 themes; A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning and Development.
Diet and Nutrition
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. The pre-school will ensure that:
Equality and Diversity Policy
LITTLE SAPLINGS PRE-SCHOOL is committedto providing equality of opportunity for all children and families and as such works in accordance with all relevant legislation, including: The Equality Act 2010, Race amendment act 2000, Children Act 1989, 2004, 2006. We believe that the group’s activities should be open to all children and families, and to all adults committed to their welfare, ensuring race equality at all times.
Parental Involvement
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: