The Co-operative Childcare Newbiggin

Activities: Children are provided with a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding of the world around them, including community fayres and theatre trips.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: The curriculum supports children's love of reading through carefully selected stories, songs and rhymes. Toddlers learn to take part in group singing sessions.

Communication: Parents are extremely complimentary of the setting and praise the quality of the staff, describing them as going 'above and beyond' to support their children.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are thoroughly supported, with effective development plans and engagement with outside agencies including health professionals.

Staff Training: Staff use strategies, including using visual cue cards, to help children understand the routine and expectations for their behaviour.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents state that their children thoroughly enjoy their time in the nursery and have excellent relationships with staff.

Safeguarding Training: All staff receive continuous professional development and support. The management team and staff have a very secure understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Child Safety Management: Children's safety is ensured through rigorous daily checks and risk assessments.

Children's Safety and Security: The nursery premises are extremely well maintained and provide a safe place for children.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff are confident in their role in reporting and referring any cause for concern.

Happiness and Settling: Children benefit from their enthusiasm, big happy smiles and eagerness to play and interact.