Expert Practitioners Supporting Every Child

Through thoughtful planning, evidence-based practice, and a genuine passion for supporting each child’s individual journey, our team fosters growth across all areas of learning and development. Their expertise not only ensures high-quality care and education but also builds strong, trusting relationships that lay the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

To ensure high-quality care and education for all children, our early years practitioners receive regular training and ongoing professional development. This includes:

Mandatory Training

Safeguarding and Child Protection – Training to recognise and respond to signs of abuse and understand safeguarding procedures.

Paediatric First Aid – Ensuring qualified staff are prepared to respond to accidents, injuries, or medical emergencies involving all young children.

Health and Safety – Covering risk assessments, hygiene, fire safety, and maintaining a safe environment.

Food Hygiene – For staff involved in food preparation and serving, to ensure safe practices around meals and snacks.

EYFS Curriculum and Pedagogy

  • Understanding the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Training in planning, observation, assessment, and supporting children’s learning and development across all EYFS areas.
  • Child Development – Knowledge of how children grow, learn and develop, including developmental milestones and learning through play.
  • Inclusion and SEND – Strategies for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities and promoting inclusive practice.

Designated Leads

We have designated leads who take on specific responsibilities in key areas of practice, these include:

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
  • Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO)
  • Behaviour Management Lead
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • Fire Safety Officer

Each lead or officer has a clearly defined role and is trained to manage responsibilities in their area, ensuring that best practice is followed and that the setting meets legal and regulatory requirements, as well as keeping our children and staff safe.