Willow Nursery School Clent

Philosophy: Staff provide an environment where children are free to explore and learn through making and producing their own creations.

Activities: Children show a deep interest in creating their own stories and sharing them.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff model the use of language, including mathematical language and ask them meaningful questions to make children think.

Communication: Staff have highly positive relationships with parents and use an inclusive approach to ensure they are all fully engaged in their children's learning and nursery life.

Community Building: They hold parent information evenings about how they can support their children's learning at home.

Programs and Resources: Staff fully support all children to learn, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Staff Training: Teaching is rooted in an expert knowledge of the areas of learning and an excellent understanding of how children learn and progress.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are extremely motivated and speak very highly of the manager and the support they receive.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have an excellent understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow to safeguard children.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff make the very most of every teaching moment during activities and skilfully and sensitively join in children's play.

Transition to Primary School: The proactive manager is clearly dedicated and her inspirational practice is disseminated amongst the Reception staff at the on-site school.

Diversity Management: Staff expertly use their observations of what children can do and like, to understand their level of achievement, interest and learning styles.

Child Safety Management: Staff are extremely skilled in providing controlled risks for children throughout the day and in the environment.

Children's Safety and Security: Children are extremely happy and feel safe.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff provide useful information to parents about the risks of the internet, digital technology and social media.

Happiness and Settling: Children show excellent negotiation skills as they learn to take turns and consider others' feelings and freely talk about their emotions.