St John's Nursery - Heath Hayes

Philosophy: The provision is good, focusing on developing children’s language and social skills throughout the day.

Activities: Staff provide children with opportunities to develop fine and gross motor skills, and imagination through activities like dancing with ribbons and creative play.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire vital skills to be school ready.

Communication: Staff use a range of methods to share information with parents, including face-to-face feedback, online assessments, and newsletters.

Community Building: Parents are delighted with the bonds their children form with staff and the support they receive to continue children’s learning at home.

Programs and Resources: The nursery has appointed two special educational needs coordinators and uses a 'communication passport' for children who have difficulty communicating.

Staff Training: Staff demonstrate good knowledge of the referral process and ensure timely support for children with SEND.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Highly motivated staff talk proudly of their close-knit team and expressively comment on the support they receive.

Safeguarding Training: There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff provide a variety of play-based activities, encouraging improvement in cognitive and motor skills.

Transition to Primary School: Staff liaise with previous settings and future schools to ensure children acquire the vital skills to be school-ready.

Child Safety Management: The manager and inspector viewed the safety and suitability of the premises, highlighting a culture focused on children's interests.

Children's Safety and Security: Children benefit from one-to-one support with key persons, supporting their emotional development and ongoing happiness.

Happiness and Settling: Staff help children, including those with SEND, to feel safe and supported, resulting in happy and well-adjusted children.