Gumboots Community Nursery

Activities: Staff plan activities based on children's interests.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Each room has a clear intention for learning based on children's developmental needs. For example, young toddlers are encouraged to stand while painting on cellophane wrapped around an upturned table.

Communication: Managers and staff listen to parent ideas; for example, they have put photos of staff members outside nursery rooms.

Programs and Resources: Staff work well in partnership with outside agencies, such as speech and language therapists. This means children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents find staff friendly and welcoming.

Safeguarding Training: All staff have safeguarding training and know to whom to report should there be a concern.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff help children to engage in activities by playing alongside and taking interest in what the child is doing.

Transition to Primary School: School readiness is encouraged by developing the confidence, emotional and social skills of children.

Child Safety Management: The nursery is a safe environment, it is consistently monitored by staff to minimize hazards. Daily health and safety checks are carried out.

Happiness and Settling: Children enjoy trusting relationships with staff, who are attuned to their needs.