Explorers

Philosophy: Their practice is based on clear principles that are understood and implemented by staff.

Activities: Children learn to plan and lead their own learning.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: The very clear progression of skills is evident across the curriculum.

Communication: Parents comment that it feels like their children are being cared for by family members.

Programs and Resources: Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well.

Staff Training: The highly knowledgeable coordinator is exceptionally well supported by highly trained staff.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents share this view. One parent commented, 'The nursery has saved our family.'

Safeguarding Training: Staff are highly knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child may be suffering from abuse.

Play and Learning Integration: Children behave well. They treat each other with respect and share resources freely.

Diversity Management: Staff read stories with excellent expression to excite children. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories.

Child Safety Management: Doors into the building and the wooded outdoor classroom are secure. Staff supervise children carefully.

Children's Safety and Security: The manager and staff have an excellent understanding of how they can keep children safe.

Happiness and Settling: For example, staff look at books and sing nursery rhymes to reassure them.