Our planning is tailored to each child’s interests and developmental needs, ensuring engaging and meaningful learning experiences every day
Intent – At Kids Nursery, our aim is to provide a rich, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Our curriculum is designed around the EYFS framework and tailored to meet the individual needs of all children, supporting their development across all areas of learning, including personal, social, and emotional growth.
Implementation – we deliver our curriculum through purposeful play, adult-guided experiences, and child-initiated learning. Skilled practitioners use observation and assessment to inform planning and ensure each child is supported and challenged appropriately. We promote communication, curiosity, creativity, and resilience through daily routines and exciting, hands-on experiences both indoors and outdoors.
Impact – Children leave our setting confident, independent, and ready for the next stage of their learning. They make strong progress from their starting points, including those with SEND and EAL. Through our nurturing approach and strong partnerships with families, children develop a love of learning and the foundations they need to thrive at school and beyond.
Tracking
Each child will have tracking assessment completed termly. This will be complete by your child’s Key worker or secondary key worker.
Your child will also have a baseline assessment completed with in the first 6 weeks.
All children aged 2 will have a Intergrated 2 year review completed by their key worker or secondary key worker.
Transition to other settings – PVIs / Nursery Classes / Reception Classes
Provision for 3–4-year-olds is adapted over the years to provide more adult-led activities. Secure assessments and the regular monitoring of these enable our staff to identify gaps so they can adapt provision to ensure that children have the skills they need for starting school.

Where appropriate we plan transition TAC meetings, ensuring our strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies, including Children’s Services, Early Years Inclusion Team, health visitors etc.

Our settings aim to provide additional support for parents and carers of children less likely to make a secure start. We may accompany these families to their new settings if appropriate and help them choose the most appropriate settings, reacting swiftly to provide support.

Transition for children transferring to other nurseries will be set with the above standards and expectations.

Staffing
At Kids Nursery we believe that high-quality care and education begin with a skilled, passionate, and knowledgeable team. Our staff are the heart of our setting, and we are proud to have a team of early years practitioners who are committed to supporting every child’s learning and development in a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment.
All of our practitioners hold relevant early years qualifications, with a minimum level 3 or above in Childcare and Early Education. Our team also includes members who are qualified at Level 6, or further professional development. We ensure that staff qualifications meet or often exceed the statutory requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
At Kids Nursery, we are committed to providing high-quality care and education through a team of well-trained, knowledgeable, and passionate practitioners. All staff undergo regular and ongoing professional development to ensure they remain up to date with the latest guidance, research, and best practices in early years education.
Staff training
Our training covers a wide range of essential areas, including safeguarding and child protection, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), paediatric first aid, behaviour management, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), and promoting children’s communication and language development. New staff receive a thorough induction, and all team members are encouraged to pursue further qualifications and attend relevant workshops and courses throughout the year.
By investing in staff development, we ensure that our team can provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
We place a strong emphasis on ongoing training and professional development. All staff complete regular and up-to-date training in:

• Safeguarding and child protection
• Paediatric first aid
• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• Behaviour management
• Health and safety
• Speech, language, and communication development
  In addition to core training, we encourage our team to attend specialist workshops and courses to enhance their practice in areas such as Makaton, outdoor learning, and supporting children with additional needs.
  We have designated staff members for key roles, including:
• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
• Health and Safety Officer/ Fire Warden
• Room Leaders who oversee daily practice and ensure consistency in each room.
  All staff are fully Enhanced DBS-checked and follow strict safeguarding procedures to ensure the wellbeing and safety of every child in our care. All staff will attend mandatory Safeguarding training, and all staff will have Paediatric qualification.
  We are committed to maintaining excellent staff-to-child ratios to ensure every child receives the individual attention, support, and encouragement they need to reach their full potential. By investing in our team, we create a positive and professional environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn.