Little People Pre-School, in the Bourne Valley Youth Centre in Poole, Dorset, offers 15 places for two-year-olds. In its last Ofsted inspection it was noted, 'Staff are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to create and maintain good quality relationships... to enable parents to engage in their child's learning.'
Its approach starts from day one: the team and the key person ensure a friendly welcome and vary settling-in procedures depending upon family requirements. The key person provides a tailored package with opportunities to build relationships. Families are encouraged to stay during the first few sessions. Sharing information is encouraged, and a relationship based on mutual respect is formed. When parents and children are ready, parental attendance is reduced until the two-year-old is comfortable to stay alone and parents confident about leaving them.
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