YMCA Carters Green

Philosophy: Leaders embed an ethos across the nursery based on Christian values.

Activities: Pre-school children use the home corner as a dinosaur cafe. Children spread butter onto a baguette, cut up cucumber using an age-appropriate knife and shred salad.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Older children are school ready because they acquire the skills to be independent thinkers and learners.

Programs and Resources: Leaders have developed a strong curriculum which is inclusive to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Staff Training: Older babies use signs to communicate their needs effectively, ensuring staff understand when they have finished at an activity.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are greeted warmly when they first arrive and participate in a welcome song. Staff are friendly and professional.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders and staff are extremely knowledgeable about child protection and safeguarding issues. They know the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect.

Play and Learning Integration: Children thrive in their learning because they are constantly introduced to new instructions and resources to enhance their developing skills and ideas.

Transition to Primary School: Older children are school ready because they acquire the skills to be independent thinkers and learners.

Diversity Management: Children benefit from multilingual staff, consistent routines and effective key-worker systems to help develop their confidence.

Child Safety Management: Staff know who to report to if they have any concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against a member of staff.

Children's Safety and Security: They feel safe and secure and have a sense of belonging within their group.

Nutritional Menu: Leaders promote this through a healthy vegetarian menu, physical exercise and opportunities for rest.