We believe that learning though play is paramount to engaging children in their learning. The environment is rich in open ended activities for the children to access through their Child Initiated Learning with support from well-trained members of staff. There are also additional Adult Led learning opportunities where children will engage with an adult as a small group or whole class to hear stories, sing songs, play games as a group and to experience new skills in a fun and fulfilling way. Practitioners have worked closely with leaders across the setting to develop a diverse and exciting curriculum. We also take into account the children's interests and passions when designing the environment to make children feel comfortable and welcome.

At Little Inventors Nurseries we hold two parents evening throughout the year, one in early October and one in February, to discuss how your child has settled in and progressed. We also use our online learning journal called Bloomkidz which is updated regularly for parents to see what their child has been learning at nursery. Through the nursery year you will also receive two written reports; one in February to be discussed at parents evening; one at the end of the school year to highlight your child's achievements.

We follow a holistic approach at Little Inventors Montessori where children are encouraged to reflect upon their actions and to make choices that are positive in their behaviour. We verbally praise kind actions, hard work and perseverance alongside praising our nursery rules.

Yes, we provide 30 hours childcare for parents whom are eligible.

We encourage children to become more independent with using a toilet in Nursery however we are more than happy to support children if help is required in using a toilet. We have child friendly toilets, step stools, smaller toilet seats and changing facilities if required to support with toileting needs. We will work in partnership with the family to ensure your child is comfortable with their toileting experiences.

If your child is regularly collected by an adult other than their parents/ carers, then please put this in writing at the and share this with the nursery manager. If your child is being collected by a different adult on a one off basis, please inform your nursery manage on the day. If an adult whom the nursery has not been informed about is collecting your child, then we will not be able to release your child to them until verbal consent has been gained from their parents/ Carers.

Uniform is not compulsory at Nursery. We do additional ask that wellington boots and a waterproof rain suit are on site at all times for the children to be able to access the outdoor environment in all weather.

The children each get fruit or vegetables daily. There are also additional snacks available such as breadsticks, raisins and biscuits on a rotating basis. Milk and water is also available daily to ensure they are staying hydrated.

No. Please apply for a Reception place through the local authority Council by February of each year. Places are allocated on a range of factors.

A qualified Teacher/practitioner covers a ratio of one adult to 3 children for 0-2 years. 1 adult to 5 children 2years to 3years. 1 adult to 8 children 3-5years or 1adult to 13 children. Please see the EYFS Statutory framework for further information.

In Nursery we focus on prephonic skills and developing a phonological awareness (Phase 1 Phonics). Children will progress into Phase 2 Phonics and beginning to learn individual sounds once they are confident and comfortable with all Phase 1 aspects which is often at the start of the Reception Year.