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Woodlands PDN
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Woodlands PDN
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- Derby DE22 1BJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children develop a fondness of special and meaningful stories.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Staff create an enchanted environment where children's imaginations flourish and ensure safety by stepping out of the campfire circle to the rear.
Philosophy: Staff understand the setting's literacy curriculum and successfully deliver this throughout the setting.
Forest School Sessions: The setting's forest school challenges children to identify trees and uses descriptive language.
Activities: Children role play their favorite stories and compare differences between species using descriptive words.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children are developing skills and knowledge, but there are gaps in fine motor skills with tools like scissors.
Communication: Staff have built positive relationships with children and their families, forming firm foundations for successful learning.
Community Building: New parents report that their children have made a smooth transition into the setting with flexible and longer settling-in sessions.
Programs and Resources: The SENCo works closely with parents and other professionals to enable children with special educational needs to make good progress.
Staff Training: The SENCo uses her experience and knowledge to act quickly and provide appropriate support.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are attentive to children's care needs and are supported by kind, nurturing staff.
Safeguarding Training: Staff have completed appropriate first-aid training and have robust recruitment procedures.
Transition to Primary School: In most parts, children secure the skills and knowledge needed to confidently progress in their education.
Diversity Management: Staff complete placements with different age groups to build a sequenced curriculum.
Play and Learning Integration: Children's health is promoted through good handwashing routines and healthy meal options, but communication during these activities can improve.
Child Safety Management: Risk assessment procedures were tightened post-incident, and supervision arrangements have been considered more carefully.
Children's Safety and Security: Staff ensure children's safety by stepping out of the campfire circle to the rear.
Teaching Personal Safety: Staff ensure that children show awareness of the rules designed to keep them safe.
Happiness and Settling: Babies find comfort with their key person, snuggling in for reassurance when they become tired.
Nutritional Menu: Children's health is promoted through good handwashing routines and healthy meal options.
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Woodlands PDN is a Nursery, Nursery located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
This nursery accepts children from 0-8 years old.
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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