Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School

Activities: Staff plan a wide range of interesting activities and new experiences to engage children's curiosity and build on their interests

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children make choices about where they play and how they use resources; older children imitate real-life situations, and younger children listen attentively to stories

Communication: Staff work well with parents to help them understand how to further support children's learning at home; many ways to share information about their children's learning and development

Community Building: Parents speak highly of the setting

Programs and Resources: Highly effective arrangements help to secure early intervention for children, when required

Staff Training: Strong partnerships with schools, external agencies, and services help staff to understand and meet children's individual needs

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are attentive and kind; children arrive happy and keen to spend time with friends

Safeguarding Training: Manager ensures that staff have a secure understanding of action to take for children's protection; regular professional development opportunities for staff

Play and Learning Integration: Younger children concentrate for long periods as they investigate different locks and bolts, developing their small-muscle skills

Transition to Primary School: Children learn a good range of skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning and school

Child Safety Management: Effective procedures in place to closely monitor access into the nursery

Children's Safety and Security: Children are curious learners and keen to take part in activities; older children enjoy physical activities such as balancing and riding bicycles

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff help children to understand how to behave, be polite, and share

Happiness and Settling: Children are eager to participate and display good behavior and social skills

Nutritional Menu: Children benefit from healthy and freshly cooked meals that meet their individual dietary needs