{"id":23,"date":"2022-01-18T18:52:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T18:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-03-23T22:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:37:50","slug":"facilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/?page_id=23","title":{"rendered":"Provision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_5405-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_5405-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_5405-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_5405-1-768x512.jpg 768w, 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d4d4d4;border-right:1px solid #d4d4d4;border-bottom:1px solid #d4d4d4;border-left:2px solid #d4d4d4;}.kt-accordion-id23_f5eda2-17 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id23_f5eda2-17 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #0e9cd1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id23_f5eda2-17 kt-accordion-has-14-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane23_28ea93-72\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Our Curriculum<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8099-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8099-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8099-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8099-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8099-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8099-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Stepping Stones we follow the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum<\/a>, which has been written for children aged from birth to five. This is a national curriculum, which contains guidance on how children will progress through stages of development. The play activities we provide have a high level of adult input, but we also encourage the children to become independent and confident at their own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every half term staff will decide on a new theme. The planning and craft activities associated take all aspects of the curriculum and learning into account to provide the children with a balanced syllabus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal, Social and Emotional Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This involves helping the children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others to form healthy relationships, and have 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 abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Communication and Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To give the children the opportunity to experience a rich language environment, and to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves and to speak and listen in a range of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Physical Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive, to develop their coordination, control and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Literacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write. Children must be given access to a wide range of reading materials (books, poems and songs) to ignite their interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing children with opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers. To calculate simple addition and subtraction, describe space and shape, and to measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Understanding the World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We guide the children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expressive Arts and Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enable children to explore and play with a wide range of media and material, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activites in art, music, movement, dance, role-play and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4174-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane23_801dbd-79\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">SEND<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are an inclusive setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to ensure we have all the arrangements in place for identifying and accommodating children\u2019s individual needs while promoting equal opportunities, including appropriate, effective support for children with special educational needs and\/or disabilities (SEND).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We define a child having special education needs (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty or disability that calls for special educational provision to be made for them. These additional needs can be summarised as falling in the following four broad areas of need and support: communication and interaction; cognition and learning; social, emotional and mental health; sensory and\/or physical needs. There\u2019s often an overlap with disability and special educational needs \u2013 which means that a child can be defined as disabled, having a special educational need (SEN), or having a special educational need and a disability (SEND).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A child identified as having special educational needs will be assessed individually, with professional intervention if necessary, to ensure the child and their family are completely supported. Every child&#8217;s needs will be discussed when they are formally offered a place at playgroup and there will be time to talk to families about how we can best support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SENDCo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have an allocated member of staff who is our qualified SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator) who is responsible for organising all aspects of the child&#8217;s education on an individual basis. We follow the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 0-25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Somerset County Council&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somerset.gov.uk\/children-families-and-education\/the-local-offer\/\">SEND Local Offer<\/a> webpage has information on the services available for children and young people up to 25 years with special educational needs and\/or disabilities and how to access them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somerset.gov.uk\/childcare\/stepping-stones-playgroup-wells\/\">Stepping Stones Preschool<\/a> are listed as a childcare provider with SEND provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Equalities Co-ordinator<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All our children, families and staff have a sense of belonging at Stepping Stones, their voices are heard, understood and valued, and their individual needs identified and supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each child is an individual with unique interests, motivations and needs. Our Early Years Practitioners closely observe our children and get to know their families to see what interests them to allow their planning to reflect these individual needs and motivations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A named ENCO (Equalities Co-ordinator) is available at preschool to ensure we are working with current Equal Opportunities Legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane23_0589b1-f7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Daily Routine<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every child is met at the side pedestrian welcome gate where they say their goodbyes and are walked up to Stepping Stones through the school site by staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the cloakroom entrance, the children remove their outer clothing and hang it on their allocated peg, which has a picture of themselves on it. Lunchboxes are kept by their pegs. Hands are washed and they can enter the main room, where staff will sign them in. Drinks bottles are put in the drinks tray, where they are accessible for the child to help themselves during their session. Please label all items so we can keep track of your child&#8217;s belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical session contains a mixture of adult led and self chosen activities. These include crafting, painting, drawing, puzzles, home corner, dressing up, books, sand, water, construction, playdough and much, much more! The children are always encouraged to choose their own activites and support is given where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have the school hall available to us, which we use for some larger events. Music and dancing are all done within the preschool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would like to give you an idea of how a general preschool day is structured, from the table below. Some activities may take longer to do or if the children are particularly enjoying a task, staff will make sure they receive the maximum benefit from it and give them time. We welcome a fluidity to our days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>TIMES<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8.30\/9.00am<\/td><td><strong>Welcome<\/strong> at the gate<br>Hang coats up, wash hands and signed in.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9.00am<\/td><td><strong>Choosing Time<\/strong> &#8211; craft activity, playdough, construction, puzzles, dressing up&#8230;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10am<\/td><td>Pack away activities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10.10am<\/td><td><strong>Register and Circle Time<\/strong> &#8211; each child takes turns to talk, share and listen about things they have been involved in. Also the time to discuss Preschool themes.<br>Collect name cards and wash hands.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10.30am<\/td><td><strong>Snack Time<\/strong><br>Inside play and book corner.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11am<\/td><td><strong>Outside Play<\/strong> &#8211; outdoor clothing put on and line up.<br>Play in the playground with the bikes, trikes, cars and lots more!<br>Line up ready to come back inside, take off outdoor clothing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11.30am<\/td><td><strong>Table Top<\/strong> activities &#8211; board games, construction, mark making, small world sets.<br>Pack away and story time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12pm<\/td><td><strong>Welcomes<\/strong> to children joining us for an afternoon session,<br><strong>Goodbyes<\/strong> to children leaving after a morning session.<br>Children collect their name cards and wash hands.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12.45pm<\/td><td><strong>Lunch Time<\/strong> &#8211; for children and staff.<br>Staggered lunch for staff to assist children.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.10pm<\/td><td><strong>Carpet Play<\/strong> and choosing time.<br><strong>Outside Play<\/strong> in the back play areas &#8211; fort, mud kitchen, preschool garden, house, slide, water play and sand pit.<br>Pack away.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.45pm<\/td><td><strong>Story and Song Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3pm<\/td><td><strong>Home Time<\/strong> &#8211; children taken to the gate for collection and an opportunity to talk to staff.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra special sessions are fitted into this structure during the week on certain days, and these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Forest School, sports sessions, music and dance and cooking<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane23_1a822e-04\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What to wear<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please don&#8217;t send your child to preschool in their best clothes! The children are encouraged to participate in all sorts of potentially messy craft activites every day, and whilst staff endeavour to keep everyone clean by providing aprons and protective clothing, accidents do happen.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9894-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-806 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9894-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9894-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9894-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9894-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9894-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will always provide spare clothing if necessary. However some personal spare clothes kept in your child&#8217;s bag on their peg is very handy and will make them feel more comfortable when getting changed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the weather changes your child will need a sunhat or a winter hat and gloves. It is also a good idea to provide some wellies in a plastic bag that are kept in preschool for wet days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All clothing should ideally be labelled<\/strong>, but definitely all outer wear including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and wellies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uniform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend you might consider purchasing some Stepping Stones uniform. We have jumpers and polo shirts available with our logo on. They are very hard wearing and may save on extra purchases of clothes for playgroup. They can also help get your child used to wearing a little uniform in preparation for school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can order online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swschoolwear.co.uk\">South West Schoolwear<\/a>. Or visit the shop locally at 23 Broad Street, Wells BA5 2DJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sweatshirt.jpg-e1667829564955.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sweatshirt.jpg-e1667829564955.webp 500w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sweatshirt.jpg-e1667829564955-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sweatshirt.jpg-e1667829564955-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stepping Stones Sweatshirt <strong>\u00a310.50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/polo.jpg-e1667829551578.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/polo.jpg-e1667829551578.webp 500w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/polo.jpg-e1667829551578-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/polo.jpg-e1667829551578-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stepping Stones Polo <strong>\u00a36.95<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane23_1a51a1-d5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Eating and Drinking<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a morning session, your child will have structured time to enjoy their healthy <strong>snack<\/strong> brought in from home. Preschool will provide free milk or water daily during snack time. Our milk is delivered fresh regularly by the supplier Cool Milk, and is kept refrigerated in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please provide a bottle with their name on <strong>containing water<\/strong> (no juice or fizzy drinks please). This is placed in the drinks tray by your child so they can help themselves when they need a drink throughout their session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child is staying for an all day session (8.30\/9am &#8211; 3pm) or an afternoon session (12pm &#8211; 3pm) they will need to bring a <strong>packed lunch<\/strong> with them. We do encourage healthy eating at preschool as we sit down together to eat and use this as an opportunity to discuss our food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cooking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have cooking as part of our curriculum and the children are encouraged to learn about a wide variety of foods. They will then often eat their creations as their snack too! If your child is allergic to any food groups or has particular dietary requirements, please state this on their Registration Form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane23_4fb648-22\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Security<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The safety of our children is paramount and all our members of staff are extremely vigilant and trained to be aware of potential hazards. All reasonable precautions, including risk assessments are undertaken regularly to ensure the safety of the children at all times while attending preschool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main building door is locked during a session once everyone has arrived. The rear fire door can be opened easily from the inside in case of emergencies.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1903-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-803 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1903-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1903-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1903-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1903-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1903-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On arrival and collection at preschool, the children are walked to the main pedestrian gate on the school site. This gate is kept locked by school outside of these handover times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane23_ce1a73-d2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Illness and Emergencies<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Illness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child is unwell, please do not send them to preschool. Please inform staff in the morning, either by calling 01749 677011 and leaving a voice message, or emailing us on admin@steppingstoneswells.co.uk. We will then know to not expect your child that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the illness includes vomiting or diarrhoea we ask that your child does not return to preschool<strong> for 48 hours after the last symptoms have stopped<\/strong>. If your child contracts an infectious illness please keep them at home and inform preschool so we can let other parents know if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vaccinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that vaccinations are vital for protecting children against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. While some children may experience mild side effects after vaccination, we believe there is absolutely no medical reason to exclude a vaccinated child from a setting if they are feeling well. Vaccine viruses cannot spread to others. All medicines can cause side effects, but global health authorities agree that immunisation is the safest way to protect children&#8217;s health. If a parent or carer feels their child is well enough to attend Stepping Stones after vaccination, they will be welcomed as normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emergencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a child in our care needs medical assistance but it is not an emergency, we will contact the person named on your registration form to collect the child and take them to their local doctor or casualty department, if required. In the event of an medical emergency an ambulance will be called and a member of staff will accompany the child to hospital. Their parents or carers will be informed immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All preschool staff are first aid certified and attend regular courses to make sure they are well experienced and equipped with the latest techniques to provide the best treatment for a child should an event occur. So rest assured, your child is in safe hands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane23_5d8db8-7a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Policies<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of our policies are available to read on request from the setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our policies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1.1 Children&#8217;s rights and entitlements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.2 Safeguarding children and child protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.3 Looked after children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.4 Uncollected child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.5 Missing child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.6 Online safety including use of mobile phones and cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.7 The Prevent Duty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.8 Attendance and Absence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.1 Employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.2 Student placements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.1 Induction of staff volunteers and managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.2 First aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.1 The role of the Key Person and settling in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.1 Staffing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.1 Administering medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.2 Managing children who are sick, infectious or with allergies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.3 Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.4 Nappy changing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.5 Food and drink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.6 Hot drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.7 Food Hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.8 Basic kitchen opening and closing checks template<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7.1 Achieving positive behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.1 Health and safety general standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.1b Statement of health and safety policy arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.2 Maintaining children&#8217;s safety and security on premises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.3 Supervision of children on outings and visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.4 Risk assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.5 Fire safety and emergency evacuation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.5b Fire safety risk assessment template<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.6 Animals in the setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.7 No smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.8 Closure policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.9 Environment Sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9.1 Valuing diversity and promoting equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9.2 Supporting children with special educational needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.2 Admissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.3 Application to join<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.4 Registration form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.5 Parental involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.6 Children&#8217;s records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.7 Provider&#8217;s records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.8 Transfer of records to school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.9 Confidentiality and client access to records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.10 Information sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.11 Working in partnership with other agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.12 Making a complaint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.13 Fees policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.14 Privacy notice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a setting we regularly review and update our policies and we maintain them in line with national requirements and Ofsted recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-full.php","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-23","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":92,"href":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1030,"href":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions\/1030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/steppingstoneswells.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}