Partnership With Parents/Carers

We pride ourselves on the strong and positive relationships we have with our parents and aim to continue to work in partnership with parents to provide a high standard of care and education for children in our setting.

We acknowledge parents as the primary carers and first educators of their children and recognise the vital role that they play in their child’s life.

We operate an open door policy; parents are welcomed in at any time (providing it is in the best interest of the children). We understand that some parents may need more encouragement or support than other to access nursery life and ensure that no parent feels judged.

We offer a key person system so parents can build a positive relationship and discuss their child’s needs.

If parents have particular skills or an area of expertise that they would like to share we welcome and value their contribution.

Parents are kept fully informed and consulted about all aspects of their child’s care, learning and development and have open access to their child’s developmental records.

The nursery promotes transparent communication and encourages sharing of information between parents and staff members.

Parents have access to, all policies and procedures to enable them to understand fully how our service operates.

Information for parents is regularly updated on the parents’ notice boards.

We have a closed facebook group for current families and employees and this is used to share news, information, activities etc. We actively encourage parents to tell us what they have been doing over the weekend , holidays, events etc.

Parents are informed of how and where to find information throughout nursery. Activities are offered for parents to share with their child at home.

Parents are given an end of term report that informs them of their child’s progress and how they can support their next steps at home.  We offer an integrated 2 yr progress report to enable nursery, parents and the child’s health visitor to work in partnership  to support and meet the child’s and families needs.

Email: info@woodhousenursery.co.uk or alternatively call 0114 269 3929 and ask for Lisa Caddick - Manager

Hours of Opening are Monday - Friday 8am-6pm

Sessions: 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm or All Day

Our philosophy of care puts children first and strive for outstanding results.

• Serve with Trust
• Meet the needs of children and families in the community
• Work through an integrated and inclusive approach
•  Emphasise learning through play in a safe, secure, stimulating and caring environment
• Look at values, attitudes, systems and beliefs
• Support a culture that enables us to project vision and deliver the mission 

HYGGE FLAGSHIP ACCREDITED:  Awarded outstanding. Accredited by Tiny Hands Big Futures Flagship Nurseries.  We provide an environment and resources where children can learn in the moment using loose parts and natural materials where possibilities are endless. This enables children to use different ways of thinking through awe and wonder.

Start Well: Awarded the Gold Star Award for the National Start Well Program.  We provide the best start for children.  Children gain understanding of keeping healthily through physical activity, healthy eating and personal hygiene. Children learn about healthily lifestyles and choices that supports good physical, mental health and emotional well-being.

ESCAL Award: Accredited ESCAL Quality Mark Award. We provide a literacy rich environment that supports children’s early language and communication development.  Our teaching approach scaffolds learning for children to become confident communicators which supports children to achieve across the whole curriculum and supports them in life experiences.