Cockleshell Nursery

Activities: Babies enjoy being active in a music session. Toddlers join in with group song times that are planned to help them be active.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Manager has a clear idea of the skills that she wants children to learn before they move into the next stage.

Communication: Parents value the communication they have with staff. They are kept informed of their children's progress.

Programs and Resources: The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable about the children who require additional support.

Staff Training: Staff have attended additional training to embed effective strategies to support children's positive behavior.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are happy and confident in the nursery. They eagerly approach visitors to ask their names and introduce themselves.

Safeguarding Training: Staff understand their responsibilities to safeguard the children in their care.

Play and Learning Integration: Children play cooperatively in the outdoor environment, helping them develop positive attitudes towards being active.

Child Safety Management: Manager and staff know where to report any concerns about children's safety or allegations against a member of staff.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure in the care of familiar adults.

Happiness and Settling: Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure by climbing onto staff's laps ready to listen to a story and offering spontaneous cuddles.