Local pre-schools for 2 to 5-year-olds. The early years foundation stage and standards.
All pre-schools must operate the early years foundation stage which sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child up to 5 years old.
There are 4 themes and principles that guide the pre-school. They also guide what happens for you and your child while attending.
Every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and/or a key person.
The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children's development and learning.
Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all areas of learning and development are equally important and inter-connected.
Experts recommend that pre-schools make and use a single equality scheme. This ensures their practices are lawful and inclusive.
If your child has a special educational need or disability there are many services to help you.
They will help you choose the right childcare, which may include pre-school.