Toddler's Den

Activities: Planned activities are based around fun topics and link to children's next steps of development.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff promote positive behavior using stickers and rewards; accomplishments are displayed on the 'proud cloud' board.

Communication: Staff use online diaries to provide a daily narrative of children’s learning and development.

Community Building: Workshops and training offer a hub of support to parents; parents speak highly of the setting.

Programs and Resources: Adaptions to the environment ensure children with SEND are well supported.

Staff Training: Staff working with children with SEND receive specialized training to meet their key children’s needs.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are welcomed by warm and friendly staff.

Safeguarding Training: Staff know signs of abuse and who to report to if they have concerns about a child.

Play and Learning Integration: Activities include children’s contributions of natural objects; children show high levels of confidence and resilience.

Transition to Primary School: Staff gently move children onto their next stage of learning.

Diversity Management: The setting fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where all children are accepted.

Child Safety Management: The environment is risk-assessed and supervised to minimize potential dangers.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel emotionally secure and have a strong sense of belonging.

Happiness and Settling: Interactions between staff and children are beautiful; shows children feel emotionally secure.