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Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup
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Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup
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- Gwinear-Gwithian TR27 5DT
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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 | Good |
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Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: The premises are safe and secure.
Philosophy: The manager has an ambitious curriculum which focuses on teaching language, social and physical skills.
Activities: Staff provide a wide range of activities for children and add new resources when needed.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children benefit from a varied and well-sequenced curriculum, which supports them to make good progress.
Communication: Staff develop new ways to make learning opportunities available at home.
Community Building: Parents comment on how well the pre-school helps children to settle when they first start.
Programs and Resources: The manager and special educational needs coordinator work in partnership with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff greet children warmly as they enter the pre-school.
Safeguarding Training: Staff sign the safeguarding policy to show they have read and understood it.
Play and Learning Integration: Staff help children gain the skills they need for their future learning.
Transition to Primary School: Children are well behaved, share and take turns, and understand the rules and routines of the pre-school.
Child Safety Management: The premises are safe and secure. The entrance to the pre-school is through a securely bolted gate.
Children's Safety and Security: Staff help children feel safe and secure; children are confident and happy.
Happiness and Settling: Staff greet children warmly as they enter the pre-school.
Nutritional Menu: Children clear away their plates and cups when they have finished eating. The pre-school has a health and hygiene policy and the curriculum has a focus on oral health.
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Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup is a Nursery, Nursery located in Cornwall County, South West.
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Providing childcare for children aged 2 to 5, Sandcastles Pre-School Nursery Playgroup is a nonprofit pre-school with a great small staff in Hayle, Cornwall.
With one full-time employee and four part-time employees who have been with us for many years, we have a great small team. They are all experienced and undertake training on a regular basis to ensure their continued professional development.
With a BAHons in Early Years and Education, our manager is in charge of all employees. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework's standards are met through the education and experience of our professionals.
We're open for 38 weeks a year during term time exclusively. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
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With one full-time employee and four part-time employees who have been with us for many years, we have a great small team. They are all experienced and undertake training on a regular basis to ensure their continued professional development.
With a BAHons in Early Years and Education, our manager is in charge of all employees. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework's standards are met through the education and experience of our professionals.
We're open for 38 weeks a year during term time exclusively. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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