Bluebell Nursery School

Activities: Staff use children's interests to support them to plan the range of resources and activities that meet children’s next steps and individual needs.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children are supported to develop a sense of self and understand their differences.

Communication: Parents say that they are extremely happy with the nursery. They receive regular updates about their children's day and learning.

Community Building: Parents speak highly of how well the staff team supports their children's individual needs.

Programs and Resources: Staff are skilful when working with children with sensory needs, adding a variety of food items to the play kitchen.

Staff Training: Staff and the manager have identified a need for signs and symbols training, to support children who do not speak.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are calm, nurturing, and give a warm, welcoming smile.

Safeguarding Training: All staff and managers have a strong understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse.

Play and Learning Integration: Children run, hide, swing on swings, climb up climbing frames, and slide down slides outside.

Transition to Primary School: Parents comment on their children being ready for school due to support given by staff.

Diversity Management: Staff discuss with children the different needs within the wider community, helping them to understand their differences.

Children's Safety and Security: Children show that they feel safe and secure by independently hanging their belongings and making their way to choose what to play with.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff and managers ensure the environment is safe for children through regular risk assessments.

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and confident, showing positive relationships developed with staff.

Nutritional Menu: Staff have identified children who do not like a range of foods and have added a variety of food items to the play kitchen for children to explore.