Scarning Pre-School in Dereham, established in 2016, provides a welcoming atmosphere where a friendly management team and staff greet children as they arrive. The setting ensures individual daily needs are met through a secure drop-off routine and consistent information exchange with parents.
With 19 staff members, 12 of whom hold Level 3 early years qualifications, including one with qualified teacher status, the pre-school is well-equipped to support children aged 2 to 11. Scarning Pre-School places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, with children enjoying varied activities such as exploring tunnels, slides, ride-on toys, and the wooden water pump station.
This focus helps children develop physical skills and problem-solving abilities. The pre-school also prioritises strong partnerships with parents and effective collaboration with professionals like speech and language therapists to ensure all children, including those with SEND, achieve their best possible outcomes and transition smoothly to their next stage of education.
Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the curriculum, offering engaging, real-life learning opportunities like chick hatching and growing vegetables, sparking curiosity and wonder in the children.
What it's like
The friendly management team and staff welcome children as they excitedly enter the pre-school. A secure drop-off routine ensures information from parents is consistently exchanged, regardless of the time children arrive. Children love the continuous choice to access outdoor play and learning experiences. Outdoors, children confidently choose to explore tunnels, slides and use the ride-on toys, willingly taking turns to use their particular favourite with their peers.