Ducklings Day Nursery

Activities: Preschool children join in various activities linked to 'Mother's Day', such as making cards.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children link letters and sounds and can write letters of their name. They learn about healthy eating options and the effect food has on the body.

Communication: Parents are highly complimentary about the nursery. They comment on the progress their children make, in particular with their social skills and speech and language.

Programs and Resources: Support for children with SEND is a strength of the nursery. Staff have targeted plans in place.

Staff Training: Staff receive training, relevant to the needs of the children.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The manager has made significant improvements since the last inspection and has addressed the actions raised.

Safeguarding Training: The manager has robust recruitment procedures in place to deem staff suitable to work with children.

Play and Learning Integration: Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and engage in physical activities.

Transition to Primary School: Children develop the skills they need for future learning, including their future move on to school.

Child Safety Management: Daily checks and risk assessments are carried out to identify and remove any hazards.

Children's Safety and Security: Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to handle scissors safely.

Happiness and Settling: Babies are settled and content. Staff respond swiftly to their needs to ensure they remain happy and comfortable.

Nutritional Menu: They learn about healthy eating options and the effect food has on the body.