Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a fundamental responsibility within our preschool. In accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and Working Together to Safeguard Children, we ensure that every child is protected from harm, abuse, and neglect.
All staff members are trained to recognise signs of safeguarding concerns and understand their duty to act without delay. If a concern is raised regarding a child’s welfare, we will follow our established safeguarding procedures and may contact or consult with external safeguarding partners—such as the local authority, health professionals, or police—if required.
Wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so, we will seek to work in partnership with parents and gain consent before sharing information. However, if obtaining consent may place a child at increased risk of harm or compromise their safety, we may share information without parental consent, in line with statutory guidance.
Our approach prioritises:
- Early identification of concerns
- A timely and proportionate response
- Clear, accurate documentation
- Partnership working with safeguarding agencies
- A child-centred ethos where the welfare of the child is always paramount
Starting at preschool – Your child will need to bring the following with them in their preschool bag. Please ensure everything is clearly named.
- Nappies, wipes and nappy sacks (if required)
- A full change of clothes
- Wellie boots
- Warm coat with hat, scarf and mittens for winter months
- Light rain coat or jacket for autumn and spring months
- Waterproof playsuit – optional for outdoor water / messy play
- Sun cream and sun hat
- Named bottle for water – no juice or squash please
- Lunch box if staying for lunch. We recommend the use of ice packs to keep lunches chilled and fresh
- Book Bag – available from MyClothing.com
We do not have a mandatory school uniform, however, Brize Norton Village Preschool sweatshirts, fleeces, t-shirts, polo shirts, coats, book and wellie boot bags are available to purchase from the Myclothing.com website with the preschool logo. For details of uniform available please click on the link below: –
https://myclothing.com/brize-norton-village-pre-school/9029.school
Absences and good attendance
Good attendance is vital for every child’s learning and development. When children attend preschool regularly, they benefit from consistent routines, secure relationships with staff, and uninterrupted opportunities to explore, practise new skills, and build confidence. Regular attendance helps children feel settled and connected, supporting their emotional wellbeing as well as their educational progress.
In the Early Years, learning happens through repetition, interaction, and ongoing play-based experiences. Missing even a few sessions can mean children lose out on important steps in their developmental journey—such as building early friendships, taking part in group activities, or revisiting skills they have been practising. Consistency also helps children understand expectations, develop independence, and gain a strong sense of belonging within the preschool community. We recognise that illness and family circumstances are sometimes unavoidable. However, letting us know promptly when your child will be absent helps us ensure their safety and enables our staff to support them effectively when they return. Please text or call staff if your child will not be attending preschool on their normal days. If we have not heard from parents or carers 10–15 minutes after the usual drop‑off time, we will contact you by phone.
