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OFSTED DEC 2008
Children enjoy discussing their work with their key carer, or with parents, and are helped to reflect on what they have learned. Good communication with parents and carers means that they are helped to be an effective part of the learning process. Children take pride in the work they do, particularly the ‘special books’, recording their journeys, which are cherished by children and parents. These books include the things they are excited about, as well as the learning stories recorded with them.
A Note From The Site Designer
When visiting Kendal Nursery I was taken a back by the outside environment that the children had to play in. Although I have tried to represent the gardens as well as I can, I cannot truly capture the peaceful, interactive area on camera.
If you are a Parent and taking the decision as to where your child should begin their school life, I would recommend a visit to this beautifully equiped local resource.
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Services for Families
- Parent and Toddler Group: A very successful Toddler group operates in Brantfield on two and a half days a week. Children attend from 15 to 36 months and may then transfer to the nursery school. Adults stay with their children for the toddler group sessions.
- Lunch Club: Children can spend up to one and a quarter hours longer at school by extending either their morning or afternoon session with lunch. Children bring a packed lunch and eat with up to 15 other young children and two staff members.
- Family learning Courses: We have links with Family Learning and host courses such as “Healthy Living with your Child” and “Art and Craft together” led by Family Learning workers. Free crèche facilities are available within Brantfield to complement these courses
Services for Practitioners:
- Student Placements: Kendal Nursery is committed to ongoing professional development and regularly offers student placements. The students come from a range of local colleges and are studying on NVQ, Btec, CACHE and Initial Teacher Training courses. We also welcome student from our local secondary schools on the work experience placements.
- Visits by Practitioners: We are pleased to welcome visitors from within and outside the county to look at our provision especially our outstanding outdoor environment. There is always much interest in our Outdoor Learning Environment and how it is used to deliver all areas of the Foundation Stage curriculum.
Future Developments:
- Toy Library: We are in the process of establishing a toy library for community use. Our inclusive library will have a variety of equipment including multi-cultural and multi-sensory toys suitable for all children as well as those with additional needs.
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