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We are a small day nursery catering for 60 children per day, this itself enables the setting to be very homelike which enables children to feel settled very quickly, because of this every child knows every staff member which makes transition from one room to another that much easier. We have relatively small classes which enables our staff to develop further bonds with the children and give quality care and assess the needs of all individual children.
We promote British values in our setting by fostering an inclusive environment that encourages respect, democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and tolerance, ensuring children develop a strong understanding and appreciation of these fundamental principles.
We promote cultural capital in our early years setting by providing diverse opportunities for children to explore the outdoor environment through our forest school ethos and access to a variety of resources.
We cultivate an inclusive environment for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by collaborating closely with external agencies and professionals, ensuring tailored support and accommodations are provided to meet each child’s unique needs, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
We seamlessly incorporate Makaton into our daily routine, enhancing communication accessibility for all children, as all senior staff have completed Makaton Level 1 training, ensuring consistent and effective use of Makaton throughout our setting.
In our setting, we use visual timetables and props daily to support routines and behaviour, and we incorporate Makaton for effective communication. Our large garden offers sensory experiences through growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs. The SENDCo collaborates with the Area SENDCo, outside agencies, and specialist teachers to meet individual needs with additional resources. Our team has developed expertise in early language development, speech and language, autism, and social development. Two staff members have completed SENCo Accreditation, Elklan Speech and Language, and Elklan Complex Needs courses.
We are experienced in working with children with allergies, and our staff are trained to administer epi-pens. All staff hold paediatric first aid certifications, and we have been awarded Millie’s Mark accreditation. Our staff have DBS certificates, are registered with the update service, and are trained in safeguarding, with a DSL always on site. We adhere to the principles of Early Support and the Code of Practice 2014.
In response to concerns from parents and others that they find it hard to access information about what support is available, the Children and Families Act 2014 requires every local authority in England to publish a ‘Local Offer’.
A Local Offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities, and their families, information about what support services the local authority think will be available in their local area.
Use this link to find out more about Havering’s local offer
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