Cherry Trees Nursery School

Philosophy: Cherry Trees Nursery provides an outstanding education in all aspects of learning for children at the school.

Activities: The curriculum is filled with imaginative and exciting activities that engage the children.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Language is promoted extremely well throughout the nursery. Teaching of phonics, early reading, writing and mathematical skills is extremely well integrated.

Communication: Partnerships with parents are positive and well developed. Parents say they would recommend Cherry Trees and report that staff ‘go over and above’ for their children.

Programs and Resources: The provision for children with SEND is effective and exceptionally well-managed. All staff understand children’s individual needs very well.

Staff Training: Children with SEND are exceptionally well supported by highly trained, skilled adults.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: All staff are very proud to work at Cherry Trees Nursery and, consequently, morale is high. There is a strong commitment from staff.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders take their safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and ensure that keeping children safe is a priority, underpinning all they do.

Play and Learning Integration: Opportunities to play, explore and investigate are guided sensitively by knowledgeable adults who understand how young children learn.

Transition to Primary School: By the time they leave the nursery to start Reception, most children at least reach the expectations for their age from their varying starting points.

Diversity Management: Children who speak English as an additional language achieve exceptionally well. Adults converse with children in their own language and model the English equivalent.

Child Safety Management: Supervision of all children, including the two-year-olds, is appropriate and meets legal requirements. All adults are vigilant and aware of children’s movements and whereabouts throughout the school day.

Nutritional Menu: Lunchtimes are enjoyable social occasions for children. Children delight in talking to each other and eating lunch in a civilised environment, complete with tablecloths and music.