Ilford
IG3
8SF
The Kindergarten is open to Children aged 2 to 5 Years
Member of the Preschool Learning Alliance. The Kindergarten
Is open 9.00 -12.00 Monday to Friday
OFSTED setting No. 128465
All Correspondence should be addressed to
69 Tomswood Road Chigwell Essex IG7 5QR
PROSPECTUS AND POLICIES
AIMS OF THE PRESCHOOL
At Goodmayes Kindergarten, we aim to:
Enhance the development and education of children
under statutory school age
Encourage parental involvement. Provide a safe and stimulating learning
environment. Reflect and value the different cultures that make up our
community. Promote equal opportunities for all our children.
At Goodmayes
Kindergarten, we offer a high quality curriculum designed to cater for the
needs of young children. We follow the Foundation Stage curriculum for 3-5yr
olds, and cover the six areas of learning. These are as follows;
Personal, social & emotional development Communication, language & literacy
development Mathematical development Knowledge & understanding of the world
Physical development .Creative development.
For each area there are Early Learning Goals. These
goals state what is expected of children by the end of the Reception Year at
school.
For each learning goal, there are Stepping Stones, which describe the stages
through which children pass to achieve the goal. At Goodmayes Kindergarten,
the progress of each child is tracked using a scrapbook to record their
efforts. The older children are encouraged to help with this!
Play is extremely important to young children and
provides them with many essential skills that they will need as they grow
older. It helps them to learn and develop through talking and doing.
We provide a wide range of play activities which
enable the children to reach their goals. In some of these activities children
decide how they will use the activity and in others, the adults will lead.
We
maintain a high Staff Ratio throughout, allowing plenty of scope for
individual
care.
Qualified and experienced Staff are available at all times, including a First
Aider.
Each child is allotted a Key Worker who will work closely with the parents or carers, informing them of their child's progress and achievements, discussing future plans and objectives together. All information is held in strict confidentiality, with respect for parents and carers concerned. All records or reports are available for parents to see and Key Workers are free any morning for discussion as required.
Admissions
Parents are advised to complete the enclosed Entrance Form as early as possible, to place their child's name on the Waiting List. Parents may visit the Nursery prior to entry to familiarise the child with the surroundings, meet and observe the staff and children in session. A waiting list is kept. Parents will be notified prior to the term or time that they are of age to start. Parents are responsible to inform of us any changes in telephone No’s, all new contact details and addresses provided. The nursery will not accept any responsibility for failure to contact if information is not updated by parents after the enrolment form information is in place.
Behaviour
and Discipline
The variety of activities provides good stimulation for the children in our care. They are normally so busy enjoying the new experiences, they have little time or inclination for behaviour problems. However if a situation arises, possibly caused by a minor frustration, staff will at NO TIME use physical force to correct a child. A short spell at another activity will usually allay the frustration. Persistent behaviour problems will be discussed with the Parents or Carers and we ask for your support in dealing with the situation together.
Special Needs
Through careful observation and record keeping by our Key Worker
system we aim to identify at an early stage any Special Educational Needs, or
areas of concern. Key Workers report to our Special Needs Co-ordinator and
Manager, so that full discussions may take place with Parents, Carers, Outside
Professionals, or advisors as deemed necessary. Development plans to meet the
needs of each child may then be drawn up and if required, help and assistance
may be given to every Parent to find the most suitable school for their child
to continue their education.
This information is available in our prospectus, please refer to page 3.
Parents can contact the OFSTED offices on
08456 404040 OFSTED National Business Unit, Royal Exchange Buildings, St
Anns Square, Manchester M2 7LA
In order to ensure a healthy eating policy, we request that parents provide
one piece of fruit per session.
We will provide a choice of milk, or water.
Sensible footwear should be worn for safety on climbing equipment.
Fees
are £11.00 per session from September 2010, due on the first day of term for a four week period and thereafter four weekly in advance. There will be no reductions for absence.
Termination:
Four weeks notice is required should a child be
removed from the nursery. If it is not possible to give notice of the
termination, then four weeks times the number of sessions per week becomes
payable.
We are currently able to offer free
places to all children for the term after their third birthday. Their
entitlement is 15 Hours per week French tuition is available at a cost of
£18.00 per half term.
We, at Goodmayes Kindergarten undertake to welcome and care for all children in our establishment equally, to value and respect their individual needs, and to share in their experiences equally regardless of gender, race, religious or cultural background. We will work towards the development of each child and by providing a happy and caring environment, promote their well-being and self-esteem. Similarly all Staff will have mutual respect for each others values, working together as a team for the benefit of all children in their care.
Anti-Bias/Anti Discriminatory Policy
All
children are valued equally regardless of gender, culture, race, religion, or
ability. We value diversity and adapt our curriculum accordingly to meet the
needs of all our children.
Policy on uncollected children
If
a child is not collected at the end of the session and no contact can be made
with either parent, carer, or the emergency contact number given, two staff
members, one of whom will be the Manager will stay with the child.
If after thirty minutes the child has still not been collected the Manager
will then contact OFSTED Early Years Dept. who will take action on the
situation.
1)
If a child has an infectious or contagious illness they must be excluded until
such time as allows them to return.
2)
No child should be sent to the nursery if they have had a vomiting attack
within the previous twenty four hours, or are suffering from
Diarrhoea, or Conjunctivitis, or any other ailment
that is likely to be transmitted.
3)
If a member of staff feels that a child has a temperature, or is generally
unwell this will be discussed with the Manager, or Deputy Manager, then the
parent can be contacted to arrange early collection of the child.
All our policies and practices are available in written form and available to view on request.
Information for Parents - Safeguarding Children -
Child protection.
If a member of
staff has an accusation made against them then the Nursery Manager or Deputy
should inform our local safeguarding unit and Ofsted. The member of staff may
be suspended, until investigations are complete.
What should
you do if you have concerns about a child's welfare?
If you have
concerns about a child's welfare or suspect that a child is being neglected or
abused, please telephone Redbridge Council LSCB on:020
8708 3885
9.00am to 5.00pm or
020 8553
5825
(after 5.00pm)
You can also contact by email
CPAT.referrals@redbridge.gov.uk
OFSTED Picadilly Gate
Shore Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
0300 123 1231