Fenwood House Day Nursery Wath-Upon-Dearne

Activities: Babies build on their skills at making marks from sensory experiences with foam and sand.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education, including starting school.

Communication: Parents strongly recommend the nursery. They particularly appreciate the very detailed regular information and photos that they receive about their children's progress.

Community Building: Parents welcome the guidance that staff offer to help children's learning and development at home.

Programs and Resources: Staff provide effective support to children with SEND. They work closely with parents and specialist professionals.

Staff Training: Staff use any additional funding to provide the skills and resources, such as dedicated staff time, to help children reach their goals.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents are appreciative of the professionalism and warmth that staff show towards them.

Safeguarding Training: Safeguarding is discussed at every staff meeting. Staff are regularly tested, challenged and supported by the designated safeguarding lead to refresh and update their knowledge.

Play and Learning Integration: Children make a smooth start to their learning experiences and form strong bonds with staff.

Transition to Primary School: Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education, including starting school.

Diversity Management: They join in friendly, social discussions at mealtimes and enjoy preparing their own snacks.

Child Safety Management: Children are safe and secure. They learn to manage their own risks.

Children's Safety and Security: Children are safe and secure. Babies grow in confidence in the warm care they receive from staff, who have a strong understanding of their needs.

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and engaged in this caring nursery.

Nutritional Menu: Children join in friendly, social discussions at mealtimes and enjoy preparing their own snacks.