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consistently high quality
care and education to help your child achieve their full potential
It is important to us that we get the basics right first, so
all of our nurseries are well designed, thoughtfully equipped
and registered with Ofsted. We ensure the highest possible standards
of care and education by constantly monitoring and evaluating
what we do. We value your opinions too, and carry out an annual
survey of parents’ views.
Our staff are the key to the quality of care we provide for your
child, and are carefully selected for their experience and qualifications.
We value our staff and invest in their training, using personal
development plans to help them develop to their full potential.
a stimulating environment to meet the individual needs of your
child
Your child will be offered a range of exciting activities that
are specially tailored to their individual needs. Even the youngest
children are encouraged to explore and discover the different
resources on offer in their rooms. We support each child’s
development by working within the Birth to Three Matters framework
for younger children, and then as they grow older, via a seamless
transition into the Stepping Stones towards the Early Learning
Goals for three to five year olds. We plan activities on a daily,
weekly and termly basis and encourage the development of personal,
social, and emotional skills; communication; language and literacy;
mathematics; knowledge and understanding of the world; creativity
and physical play. Buffer Bear employs Early Years Advisory Teachers
who help, support and advise staff in our pre-school rooms so
that children are well prepared when they leave the nursery to
go to school. To make sure that the every child gets the most
out of their time with us we carefully record their progress
and regularly review it.
a warm welcome to children, parents and carers
At Buffer Bear your child will be cherished and cared for as
an individual. From the very start you will be introduced to
the ‘Key Person’ who will be responsible for your
child’s personal care, settling them into the nursery and
recording their development. We will make sure that your child
has a smooth transition into the nursery. Over a series of visits
you will come with your child and get to know the staff. When
your child has got used to us and started to settle in you can
leave them with us for short periods before you make the step
into
full day care.
a safe secure environment
Our nurseries are designed to be safe and secure, while still
remaining welcoming and comfortable, and reflect our high standards
in all areas of hygiene and general maintenance. We carry out
stringent reference checks on everyone we employ before they
start working for us, and have strict security policies that
cover everything from collecting your child to having contractors
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each child individually
Our nurseries are open to all children, regardless of their gender,
religion, colour, nationality, ethnicity and additional needs.
Our staff are trained to respect and celebrate diversity and
we reflect this in our planning and play equipment. We give support
to children who speak English as a second language or have any
additional need, either physical or emotional. A Special Educational
Needs Co-ordinator in each nursery works in partnership with
other agencies to ensure that any special needs are properly
evaluated and met. The nursery also makes sure that we meet all
your child’s dietary requirements, whether these are based
on culture, religion or health.
working in partnership with parents and carers
We believe that it is vital that parents and primary carers work
in partnership with the nursery to make sure that we meet every
child’s developmental needs. This is a fundamental part
of the care and service we provide.
We encourage parents to form committees to arrange social events,
raise any concerns and support the nursery team.
We have a formal programme of daily diaries, regular meetings,
and six-month reviews of your child’s progress, but we
also encourage parents to make an appointment to come and see
us whenever they want to talk about their child.
the development of social skills, including independence, sharing
and respect for each other
We encourage good behaviour through positive example. Every aspect
of your child’s day at the nursery, from meal times to
clearing away, is taken as an opportunity to develop their independence
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