ABC Day Nursery (Willenhall) LTD

Activities: Children giggle in sheer delight in the garden as they concentrate while balancing on the tyres. They cheer when they successfully jump off at the end. This helps to develop their coordination skills. Children enjoy listening to familiar stories. They re-enact familiar parts of these in their play. For instance, they build on their hand-eye coordination as they pour pretend tea for the 'tiger'.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Younger children explore sensory trays of flour and pasta. They practise their fine motor skills by picking up the pasta, which helps to develop their pincer grip and writing skills.

Communication: Staff share information with parents about their child's learning during parents' evenings. Parents comment that the support their children receive from their key person has resulted in them making good progress since they started attending.

Programs and Resources: The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator works with other professionals to ensure that appropriate plans are in place for children who are falling behind in their development. They work in partnership with the local authority to share information in a timely manner and provide appropriate support.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents comment positively about the nursery and say that staff are kind and caring.

Safeguarding Training: Managers' and staff's knowledge of safeguarding is secure. They know the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. Staff understand how to report concerns about a person in a position of trust or a child. They make accurate and detailed records and share these in a timely manner with their local authority safeguarding partners. Managers carry out suitability checks on staff to ensure that they are suitable to work with children.

Play and Learning Integration: Young children explore sensory trays of flour and pasta, helping develop fine motor skills and writing abilities.

Transition to Primary School: Children acquire skills in preparation for going to school. Staff focus on these from an early age, encouraging children to be confident with communication and making friendships. Children learn about the rules and boundaries to keep themselves safe during their time at the nursery. This gives children the foundations they need for their future learning.

Child Safety Management: Staff are vigilant in their checks to ensure children's safety. They carry out robust risk assessments throughout the day to ensure that the nursery environment is safe.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure while attending the nursery. They seek out familiar staff when they need reassurance.

Happiness and Settling: Children feel safe and secure while attending the nursery. They settle quickly after a cuddle and absorb themselves in the range of activities on offer.

Nutritional Menu: Staff sit with children as they enjoy their meals and snack. They encourage children to have a try at peeling their own banana or pouring their own drinks, helping to develop their independence.