The Village Motessori at Wrekenton

Philosophy: The small team works closely together and staff communicate well with each other to meet children's needs.

Activities: Children show curiosity as they explore materials such as sand and water.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children independently look at books and listen attentively to stories.

Communication: The manager ensures that staff maintain constant communication with parents and share ideas to extend children's learning at home, such as lending out story sacks.

Community Building: Parents feel staff are friendly and easy to approach.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.

Staff Training: Staff use picture cue cards to support children's communication.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff provide a warm and friendly home-from-home environment.

Safeguarding Training: All staff complete child protection training.

Play and Learning Integration: Children show curiosity as they explore materials such as sand and water. They develop mathematical skills as they fill and empty containers.

Transition to Primary School: Children become confident communicators and are eager to express and share their views.

Diversity Management: Children enjoy learning about people and communities different to their own experiences.

Child Safety Management: Staff make careful risk assessments to check that the areas of the nursery used by children are suitable.

Children's Safety and Security: Children form good relationships with all staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure.

Happiness and Settling: Children are confident and happy and enjoy playing with their friends.