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Blandford Children Centre Nursery
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Blandford Children Centre Nursery
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- Blandford Forum DT11 8SW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Applicable |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children's literacy development is well supported with cosy reading areas indoors and in the garden, and a recently established library system.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy spending time in the garden and participate in group games with friends.
Activities: Staff encourage children to try nutritious foods through activities like creating a role-play shop with real items.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children harvest vegetables and learn about teeth and oral hygiene using toothbrushes and sets of teeth.
Communication: Staff keep parents informed about their children's day and learning, providing regular opportunities to discuss their children's progress.
Community Building: Parents appreciate the links that staff have with the local school to enable a smooth transition process when children are ready to move on.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents speak highly of the staff, describing them as 'approachable and friendly'.
Safeguarding Training: Most staff have completed paediatric first-aid training, ensuring they can support children in the event of an accident.
Play and Learning Integration: Children play excitedly with a brightly coloured parachute, giggling under it, which has a positive impact on their social and emotional development.
Transition to Primary School: Staff keep parents informed and provide regular opportunities to discuss their children's progress, aiding a smooth transition to primary school.
Child Safety Management: Risk assessment arrangements are effective to ensure the environment is safe and secure.
Children's Safety and Security: Children are well supervised as child-to-adult ratios are always followed.
Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and settled in the nursery and are familiar with the routines.
Nutritional Menu: Staff encourage children to try nutritious foods and plan activities like creating a role-play shop with real items.
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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