Poppy Fields

Quality Awards Working towards Steps to Quality - Step 2. Participating in the ECERS programme.

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Age groups Looks after children aged between 2 years 0 months and 5 years 0 months

Funding available 2, 3, 4, Offers Extended Entitlement (30 hours)

We offer 30 hours service from 8.30-4.30 pm Monday - Thursday and 8.30-4 on a Friday. Most children taking a 30 hour place attend 8.30-2.30, 9-3, 9.30-3.30 or 10-4, sessions can be stretched over 51 weeks of the year.

Cultural Provision English and Bengali spoken

Special Needs Caters for children with special needs.
Our Nursery is based within a Children's Centre which is designed on one level and offers easy access to both indoor and outdoor play. Within the Nursery we have equipment and resources which can be moved to create more space if required. Activities can also be adapted to different levels to allow all children to experience play and learning opportunities. Our Nursery has an identified SENCO who takes the lead in attending training updating the staff team, caring for children and support colleagues to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and disability. Our staff are trained to Level 3 through to Level 6 and Early Years Professional; they access regular training to update their knowledge and skills which ensures we offer the best care possible. Staff have received epi-pen training and would be willing to train to provide medication/feeds to meet individual needs. We have cared for a number of children with life limiting conditions, physical development needs, learning difficulties and health issues. All the children in our care enjoyed the Nursery and parents spoke positively of the care and learning we offered their children. We work positively with agencies/professionals to develop strategies to support our children. We are also able to advise when extra support may be required either for the child, parent or staff members. We have written policies which detail our commitment to all our children including SEND policy, equality of opportunities, safeguarding, health and safety, medication and specific policies linked to the routines within the Nursery. We can work with parents to plan flexible introductions into the Nursery which include visits with parents, sessions for just the child and hours can then be gradually increased as appropriate. If a child is transitioning to school or moving on to a new setting, the child’s key person and SENCO are invited to observe the child and discuss the child’s strengths and needs. The Key person and SENCO can attend meetings and share targets. When a child is transitioning their views and feelings can be shared through photographs reflecting what they have done, achieved and enjoyed. Look at me folders and other relevant documents are passed on to the receiving setting.

Inspection Type Inspection (Early Years Register)
Ofsted rating is Good
Last inspected on Thursday, January 5, 2023