The Abbey Nursery School

Communication: Parents feel well informed about events and activities.

Community Building: Managers take account of the views of parents, children and practitioners when they evaluate the provision.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Practitioners devote their time and attention to the children in their care.

Safeguarding Training: Practitioners know what they must do if they are concerned that a child may be at risk of harm.

Play and Learning Integration: Children demonstrate an interest in spiders and insects. Pre-school children watch caterpillars growing longer and know that the caterpillars will become butterflies.

Transition to Primary School: Managers and practitioners ensure that children transfer happily into their next childcare room and to school.

Child Safety Management: Practitioners carefully check the outdoor area and equipment before children go outside to play.

Children's Safety and Security: The key-person system is effective and children demonstrate that they feel secure.

Happiness and Settling: Children look forward to attending the well-organised nursery.

Nutritional Menu: Children gain an early understanding of how their bodies work and learn the importance of eating healthy food.