Home Visit's & Settling in
Once your child’s place at Briary Pre-School has been confirmed, we will arrange a home visit, usually lasting around 30 minutes. During this visit, the Pre-School Manager Carol or Deputy Nicola and with your child’s Key Person, will come to your home to help complete the registration paperwork and answer any questions you may have.
Home visits help children become familiar with their Key Person before starting at the Pre-School, making the settling-in process smoother and more comfortable.
What You Receive During the Home Visit
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Parent Welcome Pack & Prospectus – Includes information about the Pre-School, term dates, policies, fees, daily routines, funded hours, and more.
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Parent’s Guide to the EYFS – Explains our curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
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‘All About Me’ Questionnaire & EYFS Starting Points – Helps the Key Person learn about your child’s routines, likes, dislikes, and toileting needs.
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Registration Form – To be completed during the visit. Please have your child’s birth certificate, health/development record (red book), and any emergency contact numbers ready.
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Home Box Activity – A shoebox that your child can decorate and fill with comforters, family photos, favourite books, or toys. This stays at the Pre-School to help your child feel secure. Instructions are included in your welcome pack under ‘All in a Shoe Box’.
Settling-In Sessions
After the home visit, we will arrange settling-in sessions at the Pre-School.
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Sessions usually last around one hour and are free of charge.
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Each child is different; the number and length of sessions will depend on your child’s comfort and reaction to the setting.
If you have any questions about the home visits or settling-in sessions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Briary Pre-School!
