Parent's Links
We understand that when choosing a nursery and settling your child into their new routine there are many emotional and practical considerations, and obtaining information can be difficult.
The Parent Information links are aimed at providing parents with useful, practical information to other web sites where more detailed information can be found.
Ofsted
Teddy Bears Day Nursery started providing childcare in January 2010. The Nursery is registered with Ofsted under the National Standards for Daycare.
An Ofsted inspection was carried out on 23rd July 2010. The overall quality of the nursery was awarded a ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ in several areas.
The registration certificate is displayed in the main corridor and contains the unique reference number and details of our registration.
Ofsted will undertake an inspection of the nursery on a regular basis as a part of their regulatory function and to ensure our ongoing compliance with their standards. The Ofsted inspection encompasses both quality of care and educational curriculum delivery.
Click on LINK to see our OFSTED REPORT
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)
Teddy Bears Day Nursery is a member of the National Day Nursery Association which is dedicated to the provision, support and promotion of high quality care and education to benefit children, families and communities.
See www.ndna.org.uk for more information
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) was introduced into our nursery in September 2008. The EYFS is made up of a Statutory Framework for the Early Years which sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five years. A Practice Guidance document supports staff in assessing a child’s progress and helps them to provide the best learning experience for all babies and children. The aim is to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to learn through high quality play experiences. For additional information, please click on the link below to the EYFS.
Play is vital for children. It helps them to understand the world around them and to develop socially and emotionally. It is through play that our children learn, develop at their own pace and have fun with adults who understand, support and care about them. We want the children we care for to feel secure, not pushed or pressured, and to have the confidence to deal with whatever life brings.
Click link to EYFS page for more information
Key Person
Research has shown that a Key Person approach is the most effective way of ensuring that children develop a strong relationship with a significant adult in the nursery. The Key Person approach gives every child the reassurance to feel secure and cared for, helping them to become familiar with the nursery environment and to feel confident and safe within it.
We recognise every child’s individuality, efforts and achievements and believe that relationships between adults and children are crucial for the child’s happiness and security.
The Key Person meets the needs of each child in their care and responds sensitively to their feelings, ideas and behaviour. The Key Person will offer security, reassurance and continuity, and they will usually be the one to feed, change and soothe your child. They are in the best position to understand your child’s individual needs and to share information with you about your child’s experiences in nursery.
The Key Person will help each of their children to develop relationships with other members of staff and children. They will observe them in their play so that they can plan future opportunities and experiences that best meet their needs and interests.
See www.nurseryworld.co.uk for more information
Useful Links
We have put together these useful links to childcare related web sites :-