Tops Day Nurseries - Corfe Mullen

Philosophy: Leaders have a clear curriculum that closely follows children's interests

Activities: Children enjoy a broad range of activities that have been carefully selected to match their interests

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: They are learning to sustain their concentration as they complete challenges they set themselves, delicately hanging hoops on hooks while developing precision in their fine motor control

Communication: The setting builds good partnerships with parents. Parents appreciate the support staff provide for their children and the time they take to explain what their day has been like

Community Building: Managers have made modifications to improve the quality of communication between parents and staff

Programs and Resources: Leaders work closely with external agencies to make sure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are good role models for children. They have clear expectations and support children's positive attitudes

Safeguarding Training: Leaders implement procedures to make sure that children are safe. They support staff with ongoing training that gives staff the confidence to identify signs that might alert them to a concern

Play and Learning Integration: Staff use children's interests to design activities that will stimulate and help enhance their development. They interact with children and provide a narrative for what children are doing, so that they learn new words associated with the play that they are engaged in

Child Safety Management: Staff regularly check the premises to ensure they are suitable and safe. They purposefully support children to manage risks in their play so that they learn how to keep themselves safe

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and valued. Staff respectfully talk to children at key routine times in their day

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff routinely support children in cleaning their teeth and take the time to talk with them about how and why this is important

Happiness and Settling: Children feel safe and valued. Staff respectfully talk to children, particularly younger children, at key routine times in their day

Nutritional Menu: Staff prepare tables for cooked meals with real cutlery and decorate with vases of flowers, fostering a special time for children to sit, talk and eat together