Safety first!
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We re-recognise and understand the safety of all children attending The Learning Tree pre-school is paramount!.
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Ensured by the implementation of the EYFS Welfare and Safeguarding requirements, policies and procedures are in place and include safeguarding, child protection, collections, accident and emergency procedures, behaviour management, safe recruitment, health and safety, risk assessments……..and more! Alongside regular staff training and assessment.
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All are available during a show round visit.
Well -being and involvement
We understand that good health and well-being are vital for children to be able to fully engage in play to learn, develop and thrive!
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Pioneer in early years education Ferre Laevers believes that by measuring a child’s levels of ‘emotional well-being’ and ‘involvement’ children can develop a sense of empowerment.
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At Learning Tree Pre-school, we use the Leuven Scales to indicate a child’s level of wellbeing and involvement and are observant to changes in children’s behaviour, impacting on their play and learning, which is monitored and shared.
We further support children’s health and well-being by offering a flexible routine, a well-resourced environment to suit individual needs and an outdoor classroom.
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Hand washing
Hand washing is’ BIG THING at Learning Tree Pre-school! Children are requested to wash their hands upon arrival and are reminded to ‘wash hands’ at various times throughout the day, such as before eating, after certain activities, blowing nose and after going to the toilet. Our team members act as positive role models, engage with songs, and picture posters act as reminders.
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Healthy Snacks and Drinks
The Learning Tree Pre-school Promotes nutritious healthy eating during routines and activities!
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This is a great learning activity for our children, where they are supported in preparing their choices, encouraging new physical skills whilst sharing and socialising and being responsible for the setting up and clearing away.
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A pack up lunch is currently provided from home for those children attending a morning or full day session. Guidance on ‘allowances’ for content, where ‘on site allergies’ are considered, is available within our healthy eating policy and parent pack together with Information to support a healthy lunch offering support, ideas and tips.
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During this very sociable time, team members sit with the children whilst eating, providing positive role modelling, using the opportunity to lead or join in with conversation and further promote learning and understanding of the importance of healthy eating and good hygiene.
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All staff receive food hygiene training and are kept up to date on food law regulations
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Absence and illness
When children become unwell at the preschool or do not attend due to sickness, in line with health legislation and Ofsted, policies and procedures are in place regarding the measures that we and parents/carers need to be take.
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More information is available in our parent pack.
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Sleep and rest
During their busy day at Learning Tree Pre-school, children will naturally slow down. Planned cosy areas are available to support children to choose how they wish to rest or chill. Additional arrangements can be implemented for children wishing to sleep to include the measurers required to support well-being and safety.
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Dressing for Wonder and Awe...
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At Learning Tree Preschool children are involved in lots of active, often messy creative, fun with options to play outside!
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So, children need to be dressed appropriately throughout the year to ensure they are able to fully participate and not have to be concerned or anxious about the outcome of becoming ‘messing something up’ !
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More information is available within our parent pack.
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Outdoor play….we fully understand and embrace the reasons and importance for outdoor play not only for our children but also our staff team!
Oral Hygiene…The EYFS Framework requires us to promote good oral health to those children that attend our setting.
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At Learning Tree Pre-school we support our young children in helping them to understand the importance of looking after their teeth and gums through fun activities and resources which we hope will remain with them throughout their life! WE also provide information for parent carers and give out free toothbrushes from time to time.
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Please note, information such as policies, procedures etc. are not published due to the frequency of changes and the time needed to update the website but are available at a visit.