The Co-operative Childcare Burton

Philosophy: The manager has a clear and focused vision for the curriculum and successfully shares this with her staff.

Activities: Children learn through a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities linked to their interests.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children become deeply engaged in their play and display an enthusiasm to learn.

Communication: Staff communicate daily with parents verbally and via an online learning journey.

Community Building: Parents speak very highly of the manager and staff, saying that their children are well cared for.

Programs and Resources: All children make good progress from when they start at the nursery, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Staff Training: Staff are proactive in teaching children to develop healthy habits and understand the importance of handwashing.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children happily settle on arrival and are greeted warmly by the friendly staff and manager.

Safeguarding Training: Staff complete safeguarding training, ensuring children's safety and protection are a priority.

Play and Learning Integration: Children learn through a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities.

Transition to Primary School: The manager has developed good links with local schools that children are due to attend to ensure continuity in children's learning and smooth transitions.

Child Safety Management: Staff are vigilant about safety and put into place a range of procedures to help keep children safe.

Children's Safety and Security: The manager and staff understand their responsibilities to keep children safe.

Happiness and Settling: Children happily settle on arrival and are greeted warmly by the friendly staff and manager.

Nutritional Menu: Children learn about healthy foods and learn what constitutes a balanced diet.