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Policy Folder
The Croft Preschool policies are readily available at all times for your inspection.
We cover all policies including Safeguarding, SENCo, Food and Hygiene etc.
Also the Safeguarding Policy includes our Prevent Duty Policy which is the duty of those in authorities to keep people and communities safe from the threat of terrorism.
Every term we will send out a "Spotlight Policy", look out for this in our newsletter.
The Croft Preschool policies are readily available at all times for your inspection.
We cover all policies including Safeguarding, SENCo, Food and Hygiene etc.
Also the Safeguarding Policy includes our Prevent Duty Policy which is the duty of those in authorities to keep people and communities safe from the threat of terrorism.
Every term we will send out a "Spotlight Policy", look out for this in our newsletter.
Meet Our Team
We are proud that all our staff members are fully First Aid Trained
JULIE MARSH
Preschool ManagerDegree in Early Childhood Studies & Social Sciences
Cache Level 3 Award for SENCo in Early Years Setting SENCo
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
JULIE MOSES
Preschool Deputy ManagerNVQ Level 3
Early Years SENCo Level 3 Deputy SENCo
Designated Safeguarding Lead Rising 4's Lead |
AMY LOWDON
Early Years PractitionerNVQ Level 3
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VANESSA HICKSON |
KENNEDY PRINGLE |
JOANNA WOOLNER |
Early Years PractitionerNVQ Level 3 |
Early Years PractitionerNVQ Level 3 |
Early Years PractitionerBA in Deaf Studies & Social Policy |
Committee Information
We are a charitable run Preschool
The Preschool is run by an annually elected committee of parents or guardians of children attending the preschool.
Every year the committee are voted in at an Annual General Meeting (AGM).
In November 2022, we started the process of changing the Preschool into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This will be made up of six trustees, hopefully by September 2025, this process will have been completed.
Every year the committee are voted in at an Annual General Meeting (AGM).
In November 2022, we started the process of changing the Preschool into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This will be made up of six trustees, hopefully by September 2025, this process will have been completed.
Early Years Foundation Stage
(EYFS)
What is the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework is a government document that all schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers in England must follow. It sets standards for the learning, development, and care of your child from birth to 5 years old. The standards ensure your child will learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.
There is a new EYFS framework that all schools and settings will have to follow from September 2021. These national changes have been made to better support all young children’s learning and development. There are some elements of the EYFS that have not significantly changed and some that have. Below are some of the key points from the new EYFS reforms that include relevant changes which parents, carers and children may notice or experience.
There is a new EYFS framework that all schools and settings will have to follow from September 2021. These national changes have been made to better support all young children’s learning and development. There are some elements of the EYFS that have not significantly changed and some that have. Below are some of the key points from the new EYFS reforms that include relevant changes which parents, carers and children may notice or experience.
- Staff will be spending less time on large amounts of written observations and assessments for evidence collection. This means they can spend more time supporting and engaging with the children and their learning and development needs.
- Children will no longer be assessed against statements from an age and category. Instead, staff will use their experience and knowledge to monitor if a child’s learning and development is on track for their age.
- The early learning goals at the end of Reception have been changed to become more clear and easier to understand. Staff will use their judgements to assess if the children have met these goals at the end of the EYFS and inform parents and carers.
- There is an emphasis on improving children’s language and vocabulary through increasing opportunities for conversations, reading of a wide range of books and holding discussions around activities in other areas of learning.
- Literacy and numeracy skills focused on in the EYFS have been adapted to better match up with the national curriculum that starts in Year 1.
- There is no longer an exceeding judgement at the end of Reception. Children will instead by challenged to have a greater depth and understanding of ideas.
- Safeguarding and welfare of children is still a priority, with the added mention of teaching children the importance of good oral health and how to keep teeth clean and healthy.
What will my child be learning?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework outlines seven areas of learning, development, and educational programmes. There are three prime areas of learning, which are particularly important for your child's development and future learning:
There are four specific areas of learning, through which the prime areas are strengthened and applied:
Early years practitioners also use your child's needs and interests to plan challenging and enjoyable activities and experiences.
At The Croft Preschool our curriculum follows the
EYFS / Development Matters.
The curriculum has to be balanced and broad, and has to have embedded Ofsteds Intent, Implementation and Impact.
The Gutterscroft Centre, Haslington, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5RJ
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Telephone Number:
07790 793 353 Email: enquiries@thecroftpreschool.co.uk Charity Number: 1041035 Ofsted Number: 305366 |