Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup

We value parents as key partners in their child’s education.

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Information is shared via:

• Noticeboards

• Termly newsletters

• Famly app (our main communication tool)

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Famly (Important)

Parents are expected to:

• Check messages regularly

• Keep their child’s information updated

• Report absences and holidays

• Engage with their child’s learning

A separate Famly guide is provided.

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Learning Journey

Each child has an online Learning Journey:

• Updated regularly (usually weekly) with observations and photos

• Formal assessments shared 3 times a year (Dec, Apr, Jul)

• Additional updates shared during the term

Parents are encouraged to view, like, and comment.

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Key Person System

Each child is assigned a key person who:

• Supports settling in

• Builds a strong relationship with your child

• Monitors development

• Communicates with parents

Parents complete an ‘All About Me’ and Parent Profile on admission.

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Starting at Playgroup: Settling In

We understand that settling into a new environment is a big step—for both children and parents. Our aim is to ensure children feel safe, secure, and excited about coming to Playgroup.

• During the settling-in period, we encourage open communication between families and staff

• Some children settle quickly, while others may need more time—every child is different, and we’ll support them at their own pace

• Parents are welcome to stay during the early sessions, but we encourage gradually building independence

• When you join, we’ll ask you to complete an ‘All About Me’ sheet and a Parent Profile sheet. These help us understand your child’s routines, preferences, and personality so we can support them in the best way possible

We’re here to work with you, every step of the way, to make sure your child’s early years are happy, secure, and filled with meaningful learning experiences.

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Reviews

Some of the reviews we have received in recent years include; 

• "Keep doing what you are doing because you are all so good at it"

• "We are more than happy with the fantastic service Manthorpe pre school provide for our child"

• "He loves going, the staff are so friendly and he talks about his time spent there all the time and how much fun he has"

• "I really like the whole setting, from walking to the door with the weeks themed board and then the list of names who will be going that day to the room where the children play it's not to big and overwhelming it's a nice size so the children have different areas to explore including outside play"

• "You all really do a great job and we really appreciate all your hard work and effort to make the children have a fantastic experience when they visit Thank you all"

• "Thank you for all your continued hard work and effort in helping the children learn, explore, grow and have a great day when they visit"

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