Throughout the structured day, our preschool rooms are a hive of activity where the children participate in confidence-building activities such as show and tell. They enjoy opportunities to work independently or in small and large groups, to not only develop literacy and numeracy skills but also to develop their independence, concentration, and coordination, and to grow at their own pace.

Your child doesn't need to be able to read, write, or do sums before they start school. When they leave preschool, every child will be at a different stage according to their ability. For example, some will be just forming the letters of their name, and others may be able to write their name and some other words confidently.

Throughout their time at First Place, we work towards getting the children ready to make the transition to school an easy one for them. In preschool, we particularly work together in partnership with parents to ensure that the children:

• Are able to be separated from their parent or main carer.

• Can clearly demonstrate their ability to listen and follow age-appropriate instructions.

• Have enough of a range of vocabulary and language to express their feelings, thoughts, and ideas.

• Are able to identify themselves by name, age, and state factors in their life, family members, etc.

• Are able to interact in an age-appropriate way with others.

The preschool children are gifted a bag containing a water bottle and a book about starting school. They also enjoy an invaluable mini First Aid course, enabling them to learn some important life-saving skills.