"GOOD in all areas" |
We were very pleased that during our latest Ofsted Inspection, we were complimented on some things which we really value. Here are a few quotes from the report
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- Staff interact well with children, talking to them purposefully throughout their play and modelling language. This helps to successfully develop children's communication and language skills.
- Children's emotional well being if effectively promoted. They play and learn in a welcoming and friendly environment. Children show independence and confidence in the pre-school.
- Staff have developed good links with the adjoining primary school and work in partnership with teachers. This helps to ensure children are well prepared for the future move on to the next stage in learning.
- Staff manage children's behaviour effectively and regularly praise them. This helps to develop children's confidence and self-esteem.
- The manager and staff use self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for future development. This shows a good commitment to continuous improvement.
About Us
Playgroup meets in a self contained classroom in the grounds of Sheriff Hutton Primary School. We have a lovely garden area and we can also use the school field and playground when it is not in use by the primary school children. Please use the entrance on Castle View to access playgroup. If the gate is locked you will need to ring our doorbell and one of our members of staff will let you in.
Toddlers continues to meet in the village hall on Finkle Street.
Toddlers continues to meet in the village hall on Finkle Street.
Toddlers
Toddlers runs every Thursday morning from 9:45-11:45. A warm welcome awaits all parents, grandparents and carers with babies, toddlers and pre-school children. The room is laid out attractively with art and craft activities, small climbing toys, water play and a baby area. Toddler staff are on hand to chat with you, make you a cup of tea and introduce you to other parents. The health visitor attends on the first Thursday of every month. No need to book an appointment with her just turn up at toddlers and you will be able to drop in and see her with your child. We charge £3.50 per family (£2.00 if you only have a baby) to cover the cost of the hall hire, but no charge is made if you would struggle to pay this. We hope to see you there and get to know both you and your child.
Last term we looked at Halloween, Bonfire Night, Festivals and Christmas . We did lots of pirate and doctors/hospital role play, investigated magnets and had great fun on our Autumn walk around the village, talked about the history of Bonfire Night and firework safety, decorated biscuits for Children in Need, made advent stockings and talked about other cultures, made Christmas cards and other craft activities involving lots of glitter! We finished a very hectic term with a lovely Christmas lunch and fun and games at our Christmas Party.
See our playing and learning page for more photos.
See our playing and learning page for more photos.
Spring 2017
Welcome back to playgroup.
This is a busy half term - check the newsletter for more details.
The dates for library van visits this half term are Friday the 6th and 29th January and the 3rd and 17th February.
Don't forget their books!
Welcome back to playgroup.
This is a busy half term - check the newsletter for more details.
The dates for library van visits this half term are Friday the 6th and 29th January and the 3rd and 17th February.
Don't forget their books!
