adderley nursery school
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Adderley is a very child-centred nursery, which means that children spend much
of their day engaged in self-directed learning. The majority of the day is
free-flow, meaning children choose to engage in a range of different activities,
indoors and outdoors. Children engage in activities independently and with their
friends, as well as taking part in adult facilitated activities that are planned
from children's interests and developmental needs. We believe that at this young
age children learn best through a play-based curriculum, with support from our
experienced staff team who engage with children in their play to support social
interaction, language development and further learning opportunities. Some key
attributes we seek to develop in children include self-confidence, problem
solving and independence. 2-4s Unlike many other settings, at Adderley our two
to four year olds are all part of the same unit. They share the same space and
access the same activities. The Nursery is led by qualified early years'
teachers and experienced qualified Nursery Practitioners. Key Person Each child
& family has a named key practitioner. This offers the opportunity for a special
relationship to develop. The key practitioner builds a close relationship by
acting as a companion for the child & being mindful to the needs of the child
during each day. The key practitioner acts as a champion for child & parent.
Sharing information and creating opportunities to talk with parents builds trust
& partnership. Settling-in is a crucial time. Transitions Each child and family
is unique. Before starting Nursery, we offer all children and families a
pre-entry induction meeting at Nursery and sometimes a home visit. We have new
children starting every term. We have a range of base areas that offer a place
of security for children to explore the Nursery. The Loft Room and Green Room
provision support our youngest children to make smooth transitions from home to
Nursery. There are seamless internal transitions to Studio 1 and Studio 2 for
older children. Studio 1 and Studio 2 offer continuity and progression. We work
together to support the settling process. When parents feel comfortable in the
setting it helps their children to settle. During the Summer Term we work
closely with neighbouring primary schools to offer smooth transitions to
Reception. Children leave with excellent primary school readiness. Rhythm of the
Day Adderley feels like home. We create Rhythm in the Nursery through our daily
routine. Some children arrive early for breakfast and stay for tea. These are
nurturing, social times. For most children in Nursery the day begins with
meeting & greeting by the key person. A group time with the key person takes
place on entry to meet & plan learning (breathing in) (15 minutes). This is
followed by a period of child-initiated play indoors & outdoors (breathing out &
exploring the world) (90 minutes). A group time at end of the session to share
food, reflect, share stories and singing (breathing in) (15 minutes). About the
Nursery Rhythm also comes through personal care routines. Nappy changing,
changing clothes, washing, eating, quiet/resting/sleeping times are learning and
development times for key person and child. Children experience the seasons and
feel connected to nature and its lifecycle. There is a planned yearly timetable
for looking after the garden and visits to parks. There are unplanned
spontaneous experiences connected to weather. Children participate in real
experiences like shopping, gardening, cooking and caring for living creatures
and plants Food and Nutrition We are passionate about fresh, healthy food that
tastes great. The right nutrients can affect everyone's mood, behaviour, health,
growth and even their ability to concentrate. Encouraging a well-balanced diet
establishes healthy eating now and for the future. We offer hot meals that are
brought onto site by specialist caterers in education establishments. The
children also have access to a morning snack of fruit with water available
throughout the day. We offer breakfast and tea to children who are with us for
longer days. The children grow some of our food in the garden. Governing Body
The Governing body plays a key role in overseeing the practice and ethos of the
school. They provide challenge and support to the Executive Head teacher and
leadership team. If you would like to be involved please ask at Reception.
Annual Data At Adderley we track children's learning and development termly,
seeking to ensure that children make good or better progress and continue to be
stimulated and challenged by their nursery experiences. This information is
shared with families at termly reviews. We also use this data to identify
curriculum development priorities. Working with Parents We value parental input
very highly. We are always looking for parents to join our Governing Body which
s a way to be involved in the direction that Adderley takes moving forwards.
Each term parents meet with their child's Key person and contribute to
identifying 'next steps' for their child's learning and development. We
encourage families to share children's learning experiences from home through
the Tapestry documentation tool.
