Orchard House Nursery School

Activities: Staff develop activities that focus on children's interests, topics, themes, and skills children need to learn next.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop impressive self-care skills as they serve themselves vegetables.

Communication: Parents' comments regarding their children's experiences in the nursery are extremely positive. Staff share information about their child's day and learning ideas for home.

Programs and Resources: Knowledgeable staff make timely referrals to other professionals, and tailor activities according to children's age and stage of development.

Staff Training: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are welcoming, friendly, and professional, creating a warm and welcoming environment.

Safeguarding Training: Staff are trained in safeguarding and know what they need to do to keep children safe.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff plan activities for children to develop fine motor skills and introduce simple mathematical concepts.

Diversity Management: Children who speak English as an additional language are supported with visual timetables and key words in their home language.

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

Happiness and Settling: Children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe, and secure.

Nutritional Menu: Children benefit from home-cooked, nutritious foods, and allergies or food preferences are competently catered for.