Heyhouses C of E Nursery School

Activities: Staff create inviting spaces, such as cosy dens and tepees, to inspire children to talk to others freely and engage in songs and rhymes.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children demonstrate that they are confident in their understanding of early mathematical concepts.

Communication: Parents receive advice through newsletters and informative workshops on subjects, such as e-safety and healthy eating.

Community Building: Parents say staff are 'awesome' because they go above and beyond with the care of their children.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well with intervention plans regularly monitored.

Staff Training: Staff use various teaching strategies such as picture cards, visual timetables, and keywords in children's home languages to support learning.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Managers and owners truly value staff and implement practical procedures to support staff well-being.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders ensure staff receive suitable training to keep their awareness of child protection up to date.

Play and Learning Integration: Children are happy and settled in this well-resourced and welcoming nursery.

Transition to Primary School: Staff work collaboratively with other professionals and schools to enable smooth transitions for children.

Diversity Management: Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported with various teaching strategies.

Child Safety Management: Leaders carry out annual safeguarding audits which enable them to review practice and make necessary changes.

Children's Safety and Security: The consistent and well-organised daily routines help children to feel safe and secure.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff seize opportunities to extend and develop children's growing vocabulary through general conversation and interactions.

Happiness and Settling: Children have warm and affectionate attachments with staff and their friends.

Nutritional Menu: Children use the rolling snack table to enjoy healthy snacks.