Benhall Pre-School

 The setting was built for pre-school use and we ensure all children’s needs are met on an individual basis. We have an adult sized disabled toilet, and wheelchair access to the pod would be via a ramp. Our facilities would be adaptable for a wheelchair user.Our setting is fully inclusive and prides itself on our individual approach, all activities outside the setting are risk assessed and a strict ratio of adult to child is adhered to. We will also seek parent’s advice concerning any additional/special needs or requirements.

The Leader is a level 5 and all other staff are qualified to a minimum of level 3, we have a very experienced mature staff team with varying skills, we have a designated safeguarding lead and all staff are trained in safeguarding, staff are all first aid trained. Our SENCO/Key Persons are trained and work in partnership with all agencies such as speech and language therapists, pediatricians, health visitors, advisory teaching service etc.Our SENCO keeps up to date on SEND through ongoing training, Special Educational Needs and Disability forums, research and local authority training.  The SENCO will keep the team/key persons updated on any changes to SEND through staff training and meetings.The SENCO also liaises closely with School SENCO when needed to.

Our aim is to make this first adventure into the world of education as fun and easy as possible for both parent and child. When a child starts with us we aim to get to know them through home visits or initial visits to the group accompanied by their parent or carer. An individual induction pack is sent out to parents or carers and an induction plan/start date is given. The key person works closely with parents/carer and child to ensure all the child’s needs are met. When the child moves on to another setting we complete a transition record and pass on any relevant documentation with parental permission.