Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)

Activities: Children explore and use wooden shapes, planks, tyres. They make 'potions' and 'perfume' with natural resources.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop their independence and self-care skills very well.

Communication: Parents report how exceptionally well informed they are about their children's learning.

Community Building: Parents say that staff are approachable and always have time for them.

Programs and Resources: Staff understand their needs and work well with other professionals.

Staff Training: Staff work closely with parents to review children's next steps.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are friendly and caring, treat all children with respect and act as positive role models.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders and staff update their safeguarding knowledge continually through training.

Child Safety Management: Staff know procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child's well-being.

Children's Safety and Security: Staff reassure children by patting, stroking and singing to them at rest times.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff have strong understanding of wider safeguarding issues.

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at the nursery.