West House School Nursery

Activities: Young children enjoy many activities that stimulate their senses such as, playing with musical toys, painting and feeling different textures.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Older children are progressing well, supported by the staff team's confidence and knowledge of the Foundation Stage.

Communication: Parents receive good detail about the procedures and policies that support the running of the nursery.

Community Building: Parents' open days, written and verbal feedback and notice boards enable staff and parents to work together to ensure children make progress.

Programs and Resources: There are good systems in place to support children who have special needs or English as an additional language.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff show respect for children and adults alike, helping children feel valued, supported, and well cared for.

Safeguarding Training: Documentation and policies with regard to child protection are available, safeguarding children’s welfare, with staff knowing how to act should they have a concern.

Play and Learning Integration: Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to develop their social skills and play well together.

Transition to Primary School: The transition between nursery and primary school is smooth and well-supported.

Diversity Management: The setting currently supports a number of children for whom English is an additional language and has procedures in place to support children with special educational needs.

Child Safety Management: Children are cared for in a safe and stimulating environment with clear risk assessments in place.

Children's Safety and Security: Security of the building and garden is good, ensuring that children cannot leave unsupervised and that uninvited persons cannot gain access.

Happiness and Settling: Children are very happy, confident, and independent.

Nutritional Menu: Mealtimes are social occasions and children eat well, receiving nutritious snacks and meals that help them develop healthy eating habits.