Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Philosophy: Leaders and staff aim to ensure that children 'enjoy their learning'.

Activities: Babies use their senses to explore materials, such as bubbles; younger children complete an obstacle course; older children enjoy listening to musical instruments.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children gain an understanding of some mathematical concepts, such as fast and slow.

Communication: Staff keep parents informed about every aspect of their children's care and development.

Community Building: Parents are invited to join specialist training events to support children's care and learning needs at home.

Programs and Resources: Proactive staff ensure children with SEND receive early help and support with individual support plans.

Staff Training: Staff thread advice from parents, carers, and health professionals into children's individual support plans.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Relationships between staff and children are positive, and children are happy and settled.

Safeguarding Training: All staff complete a broad range of safeguarding training and have regular updates.

Play and Learning Integration: Children use new exercise equipment, including balls and hoops, during outdoor play.

Diversity Management: Children share information about what makes them unique, such as their favorite fruits.

Child Safety Management: Staff take steps to minimise any potential risks, such as supervising children closely during mealtimes.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel more assured as they separate from family members, contributing towards their emotional security.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff use resources, such as puppets, to support children to understand feelings and facial expressions.

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and settled in this calm and inclusive nursery.