The Maltings Day Nursery

Philosophy: Managers use their expert knowledge of well-established childcare and teaching theory to develop the ambitious curriculum to prepare children for their future lives.

Activities: Children learn to use tools safely during forest school-type sessions or when undertaking woodwork activities.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Older children demonstrate outstanding abilities as they firstly plan and draw what they want to make.

Communication: Parents recognise the exceptional strong bonds children have with staff. They say that communication is excellent and consequently, parents know what children are learning during the day.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents describe staff as 'amazing' and say that they go above and beyond what is expected of them.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have an excellent understanding of the nursery's safeguarding procedures and know how to keep children safe. They are very well trained.

Play and Learning Integration: Children truly flourish at the nursery, where they are valued as individuals and made to feel very special.

Transition to Primary School: The outstanding practice demonstrated by everyone is firmly built on the deep respect they have for each other, the children and their families.

Child Safety Management: Staff supervise children closely and put excellent safety precautions in place.

Children's Safety and Security: Younger children show their sense of security as they happily find their own playthings.

Teaching Personal Safety: They teach children how to hammer nails and saw wood without harming themselves.

Happiness and Settling: All children have a strong sense of belonging and confidence as they enjoy their day at nursery.