Academic Day Nursery

Activities: Children are experimenting with objects that sink and float.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff support children's developing knowledge by asking thought-provoking questions.

Communication: High-quality communication they receive about children's development.

Community Building: Parents attend settling-in sessions with children. Managers and staff work hard to establish effective methods of communication with families. Parents attend regular face-to-face meetings with staff.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Nurturing staff greet children affectionately.

Safeguarding Training: Managers have rigorous recruitment and induction procedures in place. Managers conduct regular staff appraisals to identify areas of development.

Play and Learning Integration: Children show high levels of curiosity in activities. Staff support this by planning interesting learning opportunities.

Transition to Primary School: Older children hang their bags up on hooks and identify their names when registering. This prepares them for the routines of school.

Child Safety Management: Managers and staff work hard to ensure children are safe in the nursery. They conduct robust risk assessments and supervise children well during activities.

Happiness and Settling: Children show great confidence in their play and engage well with visitors. They chat to them confidently about their interests and invite them into their play.