Mission Statement

LITTLE DOLPHINS PRE-SCHOOL AIMS

This statement outlines the services that children, parents/carers and the community can expect from our Group, and the values that inform our work:

Little Dolphins aims to:

• Provide a happy, safe, warm and stimulating environment for all children to play, learn and develop freely.
• Help children to develop responsibility for themselves and their actions and to become competent, confident, independent and co-operative individuals.
• Encourage children to have a positive attitude and respect for both themselves and other people.
• Promote a positive relationship with parents/carers and work in partnership with them to provide high quality play and care for their children.
• Offer inclusive services that are accessible to all children in the community.
• Undergo regular monitoring and evaluation of our services to ensure that the Group continues to meet the needs of children and parents/carers.

Little Dolphins is committed to meeting the needs of parents and carers by:

• Listening and responding to their views and concerns
• Keeping them informed of our policies and procedures, including opening times, fees and charges, and programmes of activities.
• Sharing and discussing their child’s achievements, experiences, progress and friendships, along with any difficulties them may arise.

Little Dolphins is committed to providing:

• Care and activities that put the needs and safety of children first.
• A programme of activities that is interesting, educational, stimulating and fun
• Activities that promote each child’s social, physical, moral and intellectual development
• Access to a variety of facilities and equipment under safe and supervised conditions.
• A staff team that is experienced, well trained and properly supported.
• An environment where no child is bullied or suffers discrimination in any form.