Little St Mary's Nursery & Little Oaks Before and After school Club

Activities: Children develop their own ideas for where they want to take their play; They enjoy coloring in a large wooden train and consider the patterns they can make.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff help children to develop their cutting skills and they use an abundance of language to enhance children's vocabulary and understanding.

Communication: Parents speak positively about the information that is shared, including receiving ideas of how they can support their children's behaviour and understanding of routines at home.

Community Building: Parents attend stay-and-play sessions and termly progress meetings so that they can find out about what children are learning.

Programs and Resources: Children with SEND receive a targeted approach that helps them to access all areas of the environment.

Staff Training: The SENCO attends network meetings with other specialist provisions that children attend to ensure consistency for every child.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are greeted by warm, friendly staff, who help them to settle quickly.

Safeguarding Training: Regular staff meetings provide an opportunity for the team to discuss current themes, including safeguarding topics.

Play and Learning Integration: Children develop lovely friendships and are mindful of each other as they play together.

Transition to Primary School: The strong links with the school support children with their transition into Reception. Children enjoy hot meals in the school dining hall and benefit from physical education sessions with the school's sports coach.

Children's Safety and Security: There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive at the nursery happy and eager to start their day. Staff act as positive role models.