Ladybird Children's Nursery

Activities: Children make their own choices about what they want to play with, such as exploring the resources and playing in cardboard boxes

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: They learn to be independent from an early age, serve their own meals, pour drinks, and cut up foods for snack time

Communication: Staff share regular information with parents about their children's progress through an online system; parents can also add their own comments

Programs and Resources: The curriculum is planned well to meet the needs of individual children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Staff Training: Staff use sign language with children who have a limited vocabulary or speak English as an additional language

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children develop close attachments to staff who promote their emotional security well

Safeguarding Training: Staff are aware of safeguarding aspects, such as the 'Prevent' duty, and follow correct procedures if they have any concerns

Play and Learning Integration: Babies crawl towards toys and explore resources, while older children engage in fun activities like hiding inside cardboard boxes and climbing slides

Transition to Primary School: The manager has an excellent understanding of the curriculum and assesses children's progress to ensure smooth development

Child Safety Management: The manager reinforces safeguarding in all that they do, ensuring that staff know the signs of risk and follow correct procedures

Happiness and Settling: Children feel happy and safe and enjoy taking part in a range of interesting activities