Testimonials
As part of our continued effort to improve the pre-school, parents are given a questionnaire as their children leave.
These are just a few of the most recent comments on the questionnaire:
We ask parents
‘What have you particularly liked about the pre-school?’
'What a brilliant idea lunch club is. My daughter loves it.'
'I liked the size of the group, the variety of activities and the friendly team.'
'One to one time and nice, relaxed atmosphere.'
'The intimacy of the whole group - staff, parents and children.'
'I will be sending my other child to Sandy Pre-school when he is old enough. The staff are very good, approachable and very friendly, always have time to speak to anyone on phone or in Pre-school. My son loved his time at pre-school - wonderful outside play area!'
'It is much appreciated to have a pre-school in Sandy with flexibility, friendly staff and a wide range of activities available to the children.'
'Everything is great and the new playground is lovely.'
‘Staff are very friendly, everyone made to feel welcome, range of activities for children.'
‘Felt very personal, like an extended family.’
'Friendly, approachable staff - they treat each child as their own.'
‘The things that they (children) have made and brought home.’
‘Lovely environment and good facilities.’
‘The variation in activities.’
‘Everything – he’s improved so much, it’s a shame he’s got to leave!’
‘The friendly staff and the interaction between staff and children.’
‘The teachers are lovely and S.... so loved going.’
‘The location – the staff – the facilities.’
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Excerpt from most recent Ofsted Report
‘Children are happy, secure and settled, and enjoy their time at the pre-school. They are enthusiastic about the activities and play opportunities provided. Their personal development and self-esteem are promoted through appropriate support and interaction from staff. New children settle well and soon become secure within the setting because staff are calm and confident, planning ahead and ensuring that children receive individual attention and that all are aware of their needs.’
‘Children who have special needs have their requirements clearly identified and met as there is a practical policy relating to this and staff ensure that this is implemented daily, working sensitively with individual children to ensure that all can be included in the activities and routines.’