Goals

​

• To provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment

• To help children develop intellectually through a balance of directed and free choice activities

• Continuity of care for all children and flexible care routines

• To create a stimulating and challenging environment, providing opportunities for learning through play and covering the five key areas

• To encourage children to develop self-control, self-direction and independence

• To develop self-expression through various activities such as drama, music, story-telling, block building and other forms of play

• To provide a warm and welcome atmosphere with good staff, child and parent relationships

• To ensure a safe environment which protects children from harm, abuse and neglect

• Develop respect for individual and cultural differences

• Effective use of assessment information to identify needs and plan the next steps for learning and evaluating regularly to meet changing needs

• High standard of thoughtful and courteous behavior

• A good clear concise monitoring and evaluation system and effective use of policies