Alphabet @ Holly Hill

Philosophy: Staff provide experiences that link to children's interests.

Activities: Children enjoy mark making, use chalk on the path, make marks with paint brushes, experiment in the mud kitchen, and program electronic robots.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children practice their number skills, communication, and coordination. They develop their pouring skills, speaking skills, and learn to use good manners.

Communication: Parents are happy with the detailed information they receive about their child's care and learning.

Community Building: Parents speak highly of the staff in the nursery.

Programs and Resources: Staff use additional assessments to help focus the support children need to make progress, particularly for those needing support to narrow gaps in speaking skills.

Staff Training: Staff attend regular training to support their development and strengthen teaching skills, including a music workshop.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are greeted by friendly, welcoming staff who help them to settle into play.

Safeguarding Training: Staff know their responsibilities to ensure children are protected from harm. They attend regular training.

Play and Learning Integration: Children show high levels of engagement and happily play with friends and staff.

Transition to Primary School: All children gain the skills and understanding they need in preparation for their next stages in learning.

Diversity Management: Staff use appropriate strategies to support children to resolve minor conflicts and listen to what children say.

Child Safety Management: Managers and staff know procedures to report concerns about the welfare of children.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure. They recall safety rules, like waiting for an adult before walking through a gate.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff help children to learn how to keep themselves safe using books and discussion.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive happily to the nursery. They form close relationships with key staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure.