Healthy page

We believe that children really do thrive when their physical and emotional needs are met.

Physical well-being includes the growth and physical development of babies and children. They have a biological drive to use their physical skills and benefit from physical activity and we have a responsibility to ensure that they have a lovely welcoming space both indoors and out to play in, we have great outdoor spaces as well as cosy corners indoors and all the educational tools our staff need to help the children develop. Being physically healthy is not simply about having delicious, nutritious food. It also includes having a clean and safe environment; appropriate clothes; healthcare; mental stimulation; access to the outdoors and loving relationships. For babies and children rest and sleep are as important as good food which is why we have a separate sleep area for the tiny babies and encourage all the toddlers and pre-school children to have a rest when they need one.

To encourage emotional well-being the feelings of the children and babies are accepted, they enjoy relationships that are close, warm and supportive. The children make friends and getting on well with others helps children to feel positive about themselves. Children gain a sense of well-being when they are encouraged to take responsibility and to join in by helping with manageable tasks that interest them, part of our Montessori ethos is to care for our environment as well as ourselves so watering the plants, feeding the fish or passing round the fruit at snack time are all valuable tools for fostering self confidence and self esteem.

Children feel a sense of belonging in the setting when their parents are also involved in it and we welcome the input of parents and carers if and when they can spare the time. We post information about the topics and events coming up in the nursery to encourage interaction between home and our settings.