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Every child is supported to reach their full potential and will receive this from the setting SENCO. There are four guiding themes in the EYFS that we follow:
A Unique Child – Recognising that every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Positive Relationships – Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and /or key person.
Enabling Environments – The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning.
Learning and Development – Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all areas of learning and development are equally important and inter-connected.
Key Person System
Each child will be assigned a key person. Their role is to work with a small number of children and their families to build a reassuring, safe and caring relationship. We run by a ratio of 1 staff member to 8 children.
A key person will help your child become familiar with the setting, ensuring their welfare and developmental needs are met. They will be available to answer any questions you may have during the initial visits and throughout all children's time in the setting.
During your child’s time at the pre-school their experiences will be recorded in a personalised 'Learning Journal'. This will include observations, photos, and art work and can be added to by you or your child.
The Journals are to be kept at the setting until they are complete and a new journal started. It is at this point you will be able to take them home as a record of your child’s journey.
Outdoor Learning
We aim to offer children an outdoor learning environment where they will learn and develop new skills through play and exploration of the world around them.
Our aim is to make the most of the British weather, using it as a learning opportunity and enhancing a child's development through first hand experiences.
Staff will be undertaking forest school training over the next year giving them a greater knowledge of the concept of outdoor education and all the benefits it brings.
Free Flow
We are now offering a free flow environment to the children. Brambles believes that children flourish best when their personal, social, cultural and emotional needs are met and where there are clear and appropriate expectations and boundaries for their behaviour. Free flow play offers children an element of choice. It helps them develop decision making skill and their independence.
Woodland Walk
We are lucky enough to be located directly next to woodland. Brambles use this to our advantage to take the children out on walks and activities in the woods. We make bread with the children in the morning and take it out as a snack in the woods. Please look out for dates for these to speak to Beverley.
Fundraising
We are a charity run setting and from time to time will be fundraising and may ask for your help and support. This may be in the form of selling tickets, making cakes or helping on fun days for the children. Any help is always welcome and appreciated.
We also welcome parents to join our proactive committee.
Policies and Procedures
Copies of our policies and procedures are available in the setting. They are annually updated by the supervisor and the committee.
Ofsted
We are Ofsted registered and our most recent report can be found here: Link
Ofsted contact details
The National Business Unit
Ofsted
The Royal Exchange Buildings
St Ann’s Square
Manchester
M27LA
0300123123
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