Manor House Nursery School

Activities: Staff enthusiastically respond to children's requests to read stories. For example, staff build on children's fascination with construction.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Younger children show staff which song they wish to sing as they point to pictures of key characters, such as 'Humpty Dumpty'.

Communication: Parents are very positive about the nursery and the staff. They state that their children are happy to attend and that they feel well informed about what their child is learning and what they need to learn next.

Programs and Resources: Leaders ensure that additional funding some children receive is used appropriately to support what they need to learn next.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are confident and enjoy their time at the nursery. They build strong bonds with staff and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders ensure that all staff receive regular training and updates about child protection and wider safeguarding issues. Staff know the possible signs of abuse and neglect.

Play and Learning Integration: Children develop good independence skills from the start. They wash their hands on arrival and frequently throughout the day. Children learn how to take off their shoes, tidy them away and also use cutlery from an early age.

Child Safety Management: Staff make effective use of risk assessments to ensure that the premises are safe and secure. Leaders follow robust recruitment processes, which helps to ensure the suitability of adults working with children.

Happiness and Settling: Children are confident and enjoy their time at the nursery. They build strong bonds with staff and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

Nutritional Menu: The nursery provides a range of vegetable and fruit snacks, which helps children to learn about healthy food choices.