Secret Garden Day Nursery

Philosophy: They have developed an educational programme based on following children's curiosity.

Activities: Toddlers make their own play dough then develop their small-muscle skills. Pre-school children ask to make cakes.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff focus on supporting children's speech and communication, and their personal development. Older children are helped to develop the skills they need to be ready to start school.

Communication: There are effective systems in place to communicate with parents. They welcome the daily updates they receive.

Programs and Resources: Partnership with other professionals is also strong. Managers welcome the advice of specialists to help them develop support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children receive a warm welcome from nursery staff. Any children who are unsettled when they arrive are cuddled and reassured.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of indicators of abuse, including neglect, physical abuse and exposure to extremism.

Play and Learning Integration: Children explore the well-resourced playrooms which support even the youngest children to make independent choices.

Transition to Primary School: Considerable emphasis is placed on helping children to be ready for their next stage of learning.

Child Safety Management: Staff are well deployed to support children's learning effectively when they are outside.

Children's Safety and Security: Children show that they feel safe and secure in the care of the nurturing staff team.

Happiness and Settling: A warm, family feeling in the nursery. Children behave extremely well.