Ark in the Park Day Nursery

Activities: Activities are often linked to the local environment and the children's interests.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff support children's independence well by providing self-serving drink areas, child-height coat hooks, and opportunities to help prepare playrooms for lunch and snack times.

Communication: Managers have created strong and positive relationships with parents. Communication is strong, in person and online.

Programs and Resources: Children with SEND are well supported. Guidance is well planned, and staff are strongly supported by the nursery's SEND coordinator.

Staff Training: Appropriate and timely referrals are made, and any additional funding is used effectively. For example, a sensorial tent has been bought to help children relax and manage their emotions.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Relationships between staff and children are strong. Staff know the children and their needs well.

Safeguarding Training: Managers follow a rigorous and effective recruitment procedure and conduct regular appraisals and suitability checks.

Play and Learning Integration: The managers and staff have developed an environment which supports the children's language and communication skills.

Transition to Primary School: Parents comment that the nursery gives children an excellent grounding to move easily into primary education.

Child Safety Management: Managers have created suitable safeguarding arrangements. Staff are confident in how to put these into practice.

Happiness and Settling: Children know how to be kind and help their friends. Behaviour is good.

Nutritional Menu: Healthy and nutritious lunches are provided by the on-site chef. Children enjoy chatting with their friends while eating, and the atmosphere is calm.