St Margarets Pre School (Olton) CIO

The Pre-School was set up as a non-profit making charity and over the years, we have grown and developed into a modern and successful early years setting. We are registered with the Charities Commission and are run by a voluntary management committee made up of parents and carers of children at the setting who work alongside our dedicated team of Pre-School staff.

During each pre-school session we provide a broad range of challenging and stimulating play activities.

The pre-school curriculum is planned in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum ,as set out by the Qualifications and Curriculum

Authority (QCA).

Educational programmes must involve activities and experiences for children, as follows.

Communication and language development involves giving children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations.

Physical development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food.

Personal, social and emotional development involves helping children to develop a positive sense of themselves, and others; to form positive relationships and develop respect for others; to develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings; to understand appropriate behaviour in groups; and to have confidence in their own abilities.