Glenfield Nursery School

Activities: Children grow their own 'magic beans' in the outdoor area, use magnifying glasses to examine them, and find woodlice.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff introduce new words into children's vocabulary like 'nutrients,' 'rough,' and 'smooth'.

Communication: Parents comment very positively about the nursery and say their children 'cannot wait to attend each day'.

Programs and Resources: Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Staff Training: The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children receive a warm welcome from friendly and caring staff.

Safeguarding Training: The manager and deputy have a detailed knowledge of safeguarding children and train all staff on their policies and procedures.

Play and Learning Integration: Children show confidence in making choices about how they want to learn and what they want to play with, and remain in their chosen play for long periods.

Transition to Primary School: They embed learning to ensure children have a good grasp before moving them on.

Child Safety Management: Staff place a high priority on keeping children safe and remove any identified hazards, including in the outdoor area.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe in the nursery and benefit from nurturing relationships with their key person.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive at nursery with excitement and enthusiasm.

Nutritional Menu: Children enjoy activities where they learn about good oral health and explore which foods are good or bad for their teeth.