what to expect when you first visit the pre-school room
the environment
- Colourful, attractive and stimulating.
- Walls are decorated with colourful displays, including examples of the children's work connected with the current topic. Interest tables, or nature tables, are available at child height, with properly labelled objects for children to handle and explore.
the staff
- Between the ages of 3 to 5 the ratio of staff to children is one to eight. Asquith Pre-school staff are experienced and trained to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Some are qualified teachers and others have undertaken an ongoing programme of professional development through the Early Years Development Childcare Partnership (EYDCP).
- All Asquith Nursery Nurses are qualified to NNEB, BTEC or NVQ3 standard and have experience of working with children aged up to five years.
the routine
- From the moment children arrive, there will be a real choice of activities set out with materials that vary throughout the year.
- All our pre-school rooms offer a wide range of resources set out in an attractive and varied way. They will always include:
- Children will learn through a combination of planned activities, play and first hand experiences.
| sand and water | book corner |
| role play area | writing table |
| maths area | outdoor play |
| art and craft section | construction area |
| small world toys | science area |
| music |
