The Willow Tree Nursery School

Philosophy: This masterfully underpins the exciting, play-based curriculum that they have designed to reflect children's developmental needs and personal interests.

Activities: Children engage with awe and wonder in the activities that have been thoughtfully planned for them to follow their interests.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff adeptly play alongside children, engaging them in deep and purposeful conversations that effectively support their language development.

Communication: Parents speak exceptionally highly of the nursery. Staff form excellent partnerships with parents. They take time to really get to know each family well and regularly share information about children's progress.

Programs and Resources: The special educational needs coordinator is passionate about obtaining the best possible support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Staff Training: Staff work extremely closely with parents, staff and external professionals to cohesively plan how they will support children's development.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: They are greeted with smiles and enthusiasm by the staff with whom they have developed warm, trusting relationships.

Safeguarding Training: Staff teach children about healthy lifestyles and choices exceptionally well.

Play and Learning Integration: Children relish playing and learning outside in an area that is expertly planned and skilfully resourced to support their individual learning needs.

Transition to Primary School: Staff have an excellent understanding of the skills that children need to learn before starting school.

Child Safety Management: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Happiness and Settling: Parents state that children, including those with SEND, feel happy, safe and secure at this nursery and that they make exceptional progress in their learning.

Nutritional Menu: Children happily eat healthy foods at snack times, and they independently drink from a water station when needed.