Little Jungle School of Early Childhood

Philosophy: Children are encouraged to use the opportunities presented by the nursery to follow their interests and thoroughly explore the excellently resourced learning environment.

Activities: Children develop impressive levels of concentration, creativity and language skills while exploring and modelling with clay.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children display high levels of confidence, self-esteem and personal independence. They play an active role in the day-to-day running of the setting. Children's ways of communication evolve as they recall their previous learning.

Communication: From the start, strong communication supports staff to build excellent relationships with parents. There is a highly effective two-way flow of information.

Programs and Resources: All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), get the very best support for their learning needs.

Staff Training: SEND leaders meet regularly and use their collective knowledge and experience to develop incisive learning plans for individual children.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff express an extremely high level of satisfaction in their roles. They are guided through a comprehensive induction process, which sets them up for success in their role.

Safeguarding Training: Staff complete regular safeguarding training and hold paediatric first-aid qualifications.

Play and Learning Integration: Children show high levels of curiosity and perseverance in their play. In a highly stimulating 'shadows and light' activity, babies discover the connection between their torches and the light that shines on the wall.

Transition to Primary School: By the time children are ready for pre-school, they can complete tasks, such as putting on their shoes and coats and using cutlery at mealtimes.

Child Safety Management: Staff maintain a safe environment for children, both indoors and outdoors. They complete thorough risk assessments to help ensure the areas of the premises children access are safe and suitable.

Teaching Personal Safety: They have a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. Staff fully understand their roles, safeguarding procedures and their responsibility to promote children's welfare and well-being at all times.