Advice for families:
Becoming mobile

At Venn Boulevard Nursery, we prioritize the safety and well-being of all children, including those who are mobile and exploring their environment. We take proactive measures to create a safe and secure nursery environment that promotes their curiosity and development.

To ensure the safety of mobile babies, we conduct daily risk assessments of all areas within the nursery. This includes carefully examining equipment, toys, and the general layout of the room to identify and mitigate any potential risks or hazards. By conducting these assessments regularly, we can promptly address any safety concerns and maintain a secure environment for your baby to explore and play.

Hygiene is also a top priority in our nursery. We maintain strict cleanliness standards to provide a healthy and safe environment for all children. All areas within the nursery are thoroughly cleaned, ensuring that surfaces are regularly sanitized and free from potential contaminants.

For areas where babies may crawl, we take additional precautions. We understand that outdoor shoes may introduce dirt and germs into these areas. Therefore, we request that shoe covers be worn or that outdoor shoes are removed to minimize any potential risks to your baby’s health and hygiene.

By implementing these measures, we aim to create a nurturing and safe space where your mobile baby can freely explore, develop their motor skills, and engage with their surroundings.

At Venn Boulevard Nursery, we are committed to providing a secure and clean environment for all children.

“Staff engage children in small-group activities that focus on
reducing gaps in their communication and language.”

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“Staff discuss healthy eating and children develop a strong understanding
of the importance of healthy lifestyles on their physical well-being.”

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“Children display keen interests in their play and are eager to join in.”

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“Children know what makes them similar and different and learn to respect and appreciate diversity in the wider community.”

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“Children have consistently positive attitudes to their learning and keep trying.”

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“Childrens behaviour and their attitudes to earning are outstanding.”

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“Parents speak positively about the care which their children receive.”

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“Parents appreciate the support and ideas to help them to continue their
children’s learning at home.”

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“Children develop
their creative skills as they identify their own facial features and draw self-portraits.”

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“Staff prepare healthy food on site and children eat heartily.”

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“All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.”

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“Staff accurately identify aspects of children’s development where they need additional help and implement targeted support.”

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“Younger children learn the names of objects and match animals to the sounds that they make.”

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“Staff incorporate children’s interests and learning needs into activities, which help to highly motivate children to learn.”

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“Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children’s speech and language
skills.”

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“Parents feel
that their children’s needs are met and that they progress well in their learning.”

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“Staff use sign language and pictures when communicating with children to help those less able to understand.”

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“Children settle quickly on arrival.“

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“Leaders place a strong emphasis on monitoring children’s attendance.”

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“Children establish strong bonds with the nursery’s staff.”

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“The enthusiastic manager successfully leads a motivated, well-qualified team of staff.”

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“Staff have consistently high expectations of children.”

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“Staff introduce a word of the week and a book of the week, which helps to thoroughly embedded children’s knowledge and understanding.”

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“Children learn what is acceptable, and how some behaviour can upset and hurt their friends.”

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“Staff ask children questions about their play and children respond appropriately.”

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“Staff support children’s independence excellently.”

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“Leaders work
very closely with parents to promote children’s attendance and place the utmost importance on children’s welfare. “

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“Children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they move around the nursery to explore the wide range of resources accessible to them.“

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“Staff skilfully support children to manage their feelings and to teach them right from wrong.”

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“Staff work
closely with parents to make referrals if needed, to quickly seek support from
other professionals.”

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“Babies confidently explore. They choose to join in activities with two-year-old children.”

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“The manager and staff monitor children’s
progress successfully.”

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“Children behave courteously at the table and demonstrate high levels of confidence in social situations.”

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