Growing Places @ Morelands

Philosophy: The manager is extremely passionate about providing children with the knowledge, skills, and self-belief that they need to be successful citizens.

Activities: Children participate in highly engaging activities such as preparing snacks, exploring pine cones, and making mince pies.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop high levels of independence, safety awareness and practice new skills like slicing fruit.

Communication: Staff work in partnership with other settings, schools, and professionals. Parents speak highly of the support their family receives.

Community Building: Older children enjoy weekly visits to a local care home, fostering meaningful relationships.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities become confident communicators with support from staff.

Staff Training: Staff demonstrate excellent knowledge in supporting children with English as an additional language and special educational needs.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are calm, kind, and responsive, knowing children very well and adapting their approach based on individual needs.

Safeguarding Training: The manager and staff have a secure understanding of their roles in keeping children safe from potential harm.

Play and Learning Integration: Through engaging activities, children learn to be critical thinkers and engage in meaningful play which enhances cognitive skills.

Transition to Primary School: Activities prepare children exceptionally well for their eventual move to school.

Diversity Management: Children learn about different cultural customs and engage equally, enhancing their sense of belonging.

Child Safety Management: Risk assessments are embedded in practice, ensuring a very safe environment for children.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure, following rules exceptionally well.

Teaching Personal Safety: Children learn to keep themselves safe and healthy by practicing new skills like slicing fruit.

Happiness and Settling: Children respond positively to praise and show resilience, feeling happy and settled.

Nutritional Menu: Children help prepare snacks by washing fruit, learning the importance of removing dirt and germs.