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The dedicated team of staff at Ducklings go above and beyond in their duties to deliver outstanding care and learning experiences to the children. Their enthusiasm, expertise and commitment is part of what makes Ducklings such a special setting. 

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All children are assigned a key person from our team. Their role is to ensure your child’s care is tailored to meet their individual needs, track their learning and development, help them become familiar with the setting, provide a settled relationship within the setting and build a relationship with their parents/carers. Your child's key person is assigned before they start so someone is there to meet them on their first day. If after starting your child appears to develop a stronger bond with a different member of the team, we change the assigned key person to meet the needs of your child.

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We hold parents evenings throughout the school year to discuss your child's development and progress but appointments can be made with your Key Person at any time during the school year if you have any concerns.

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All of our staff know basic sign language and within the team we have a wealth of knowledge on SEND and SALT. We also have an independent Speech And Language Therapist who visits the setting on a weekly basis for those children who need additional support.

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All  staff at Ducklings are first aid trained and are committed to continual professional development, regularly attending further courses and training to update their knowledge and practice.

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Ducklings Pre-School are committed to Safer recruitment. All staff and volunteers are vetted thoroughly and DBS checked before and whilst working at Ducklings.