Aims and Objectives 

 

  • To provide a safe, happy environment with the appropriate adult to          child ratio in accordance to OFSTED all-day care standards for under 8s.
  • For Children to reach their full potential through activities with meaning and purpose encouraging individuality
  • To encourage parental/carer involvement by keeping them informed in their child’s progress, group plan and activities.
  • To enhance the children’s confidence and self-esteem by praise and encouragement.
  • To plan and provide a wide range of equipment and activities with appropriate adult interaction where the children can succeed.
  • To follow a structured term plan creating progression in the children’s learning abilities, linking their skills and understanding.
  • To provide a well balanced curriculum, which will encourage the children to use their ideas and imagination to further their understanding of the world.
  • To encourage the staff to update and further their training to ensure quality care for the children.
  • To provide a Childcare Centre in which children are treated and respected equally regardless of gender, race, disability or religion

 

Principles        

          Children

  • To be kept safe at all times
  • To come first at all times
  • To be shown respect and their views heard
  • To be given choices whenever possible
  • To feel valued and important
  • To have fun within sensible boundaries
  • To be given the environment to learn naturally at their own pace
  • To learn important life skills: independence, respect of themselves and the respect of others
  • To be given positive encouragement and their self-esteem boosted

         Parents

  • To know that their children are kept safe at all times
  • To know that they are important
  • To know that we care about their children
  • To know that they are the most important person in their child’s life
  • To feel they can talk to us about anything

         Staff

  • To be accommodating with parents requirements where possible and within reason
  • To feel valued and happy
  • To be flexible with their colleagues
  • To be professional at all times
  • To feel that they can discuss issues/concerns with senior management