We are Ofsted registered,
receiving regular inspections as well as advice and support from them. We are also members of the Early Years Alliance, a national body which helps parents to understand and
provide for the needs of their young children. We promote healthy eating within the setting.
We are based within close proximity of St. Georges Infants School and St. Margaret’s Junior School and are open to children from 2 years old until they join Reception at approx. 5 years of age at their local infant school. We work closely with the local Infant schools to prepare transition documents to fully inform them of your child’s progress before they make the move to Reception. We also give parents an opportunity to receive a portfolio of their child's time at Snapdragons, including key observations, pictures, significant learning steps and achievements.
Our Ethos
At Snapdragons we strive to provide high quality childcare and education that is appropriate to the child's age and individual needs.
At Snapdragons we provide a learning environment both inside and outside which is monitored and reviewed regularly to meet the needs of all children attending.
The British values are embedded in all aspects of the preschool such as making decisions together, having a voice, expressing their opinions, learning right from wrong, respect from others and learning about different faiths and beliefs, ensuring the learning environment provides children with a sense of security, belonging and ensure effective learning.
We work in partnership with parents and other professionals, building good relationships with the child and family through the key person approach.
Snapdragons follows the guidelines and statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, incorporating all areas of learning in the planning and implementation of an exciting and varied curriculum.
We are passionate about safeguarding and keeping them safe at all times, supporting families in a confidential and professional manner. We provide a homely, welcoming environment as we believe happy, secure children learn the most.
We provide lots of new experiences and skills through various outside agencies and preschool trips.
i.e.
Goalgetters, Counting Kids, Rugby Tots, Jiggy wrigglers, Beach trips, Rosemoor, Really Wild Learning, Local Library, Visits from people 'who help us'.
We provide a safe and happy and inclusive learning rich environment.
