Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage'

Philosophy: Children thrive in a language rich environment, tailored to their individual needs, talents, and interests.

Activities: Children are provided with a plethora of opportunities to learn about the natural world around us and to respect and value it.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children delight in creating models with 'sticks and peas' outside, remaining intently focused and deeply engaged. They make exceptional progress in their language, reading and mathematical knowledge.

Communication: Parents talk very highly of the support they receive. The setting 'goes above and beyond' with excellent communication to support children's learning at home.

Programs and Resources: Children with SEND are incredibly well supported, with staff undertaking a range of training to offer highly effective support.

Staff Training: Staff have undertaken a range of training to help them offer highly effective support for children with SEND.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are welcomed by enthusiastic staff, who encourage learning immediately. Staff support all children exceptionally well and are intently focused on children as individuals.

Safeguarding Training: Staff know exactly what to do if they are concerned about a child or a colleague, ensuring all children are safe and secure.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff entice, interest, and motivate children through various activities that build on curiosity and imagination.

Diversity Management: Children's own cultures and languages are incredibly well valued, with families invited to share the languages they speak at home.

Child Safety Management: Leaders and managers take their responsibilities seriously with robust and effective processes for recruitment, vetting, and ongoing suitability of staff.

Children's Safety and Security: Daily risk assessments ensure the premises inside and outside are safe.

Happiness and Settling: Children enter eager and excited to see their friends, settling immediately to explore the wide range of high-quality activities and opportunities.