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Poppy Pre-School CIO
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Poppy Pre-School CIO
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- Aylesford ME20 7JU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Applicable |
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Diverse Books and Toys: There is a strong literary theme throughout the setting. This includes the visual displays in each area and the many books and story props.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children get plenty fresh air and exercise in the open access garden. They delight in playing racing games and there are vehicles with wheels. This helps them to build their physical skills.
Philosophy: Children happily run into this caring pre-school that prides itself on having a family atmosphere.
Activities: Young children play with sensory equipment, such as bubbles, bubble tubes, sand and play dough. Older children engage for long periods with magnetic resources and imaginative play.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children chat and sing spontaneously, they make connections and learn about early science, vocabulary develops quickly, and they get plenty of fresh air and exercise.
Communication: Parents say that communication is strong. The setting uses a variety of means to tell them about their child.
Programs and Resources: Parents say that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified and supported swiftly.
Staff Training: Their care for children with SEND is highly effective. Staff quickly identify issues and get them assessed by outside professionals with speed.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Warm and enthusiastic staff greet them.
Safeguarding Training: They understand current issues in safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and county lines. Staff are confident to talk about the signs and the impact of drug-related crime.
Play and Learning Integration: All children engage in purposeful play and explore their surroundings, which supports their confidence and security.
Transition to Primary School: Staff work closely with the school where the pre-school is based. The leaders liaise with the teachers to get children school ready.
Child Safety Management: Staff prioritise keeping children safe. They complete highly organised regular risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe for children.
Children's Safety and Security: Children waste no time in exploring their surroundings, which shows that they are confident and secure.
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This establishes the requirements for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which guarantees that kids learn and develop effectively and are kept safe and in good health. It encourages teaching and learning to ensure that children are "school ready" and provides them with a wide range of knowledge and abilities that will lay the groundwork for successful future advancement in school.
improving the growth and instruction of youngsters under the legal school age in a community-based, parent-involved group
Working within a structure that guarantees equitable opportunity for all kids and families
The high adult to child ratio allows for individualised care and attention.
Opportunities for your family and you to actively participate in your own child's development.
You can regularly make reservations for a breakfast and after-school programme for your child.
The management and staff team put in place safe safeguarding practises that effectively maintain children's wellbeing and keep them safe. - March 2017 Ofsted Inspection.
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improving the growth and instruction of youngsters under the legal school age in a community-based, parent-involved group
Working within a structure that guarantees equitable opportunity for all kids and families
The high adult to child ratio allows for individualised care and attention.
Opportunities for your family and you to actively participate in your own child's development.
You can regularly make reservations for a breakfast and after-school programme for your child.
The management and staff team put in place safe safeguarding practises that effectively maintain children's wellbeing and keep them safe. - March 2017 Ofsted Inspection.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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