Heaton Nursery

We aim to create a warm and secure environment where babies feel at home. By working closely with parents, we ensure consistent routines. Our cosy room includes a dedicated sleep space with dimmed lighting.

We offer:

• Individualised sleep routines.
• A stimulating environment for holistic development.
• Personalised care from a dedicated key person
• Sensory and visual activities.
• Exploration with natural materials.
• Heuristic play and treasure baskets.
• Opportunities for physical development.
• Creative and sensory play experiences.
• Daily access to sand and water play in the garden.
• Support for baby-led weaning.
• Local walks to parks.
• Group music and story times.

At 18 months, your child will transition to either our Poppy Room or Daisy Room, both designed to cater to their growing needs. The Daisy Room boasts access to a delightful rooftop garden, while the Poppy Room opens onto a secure ground-floor garden. Our dedicated key persons play a vital role in ensuring your child's individual care routines are met, and we actively encourage the development of their physical skills.

Children have ample space to to develop their skills, particularly physical abilities. Activities, based on children's interests and developmental steps, are planned and repeated throughout the week, allowing key persons to support individual progress through engaging and familiar experiences.

We encourage physical skills through activities like dancing and climbing. Continuous, free-flow play between indoors and outdoors is provided. Weekly repeated activities reinforce learning. Group times foster sharing and turn-taking. Messy and creative activities stimulate sensory and creative development. Role-playing resources support children as they begin to act out familiar roles.

The Lily room support children as they transition to a more structured daily routine, acknowledging their emotional development. Care routines, including potty training and dressing, remain a priority, with a focus on building independence for the Sunflower room (preschool).

The learning environment is organised with clearly labelled areas and self-selection of resources. Children learn to tidy and organise. Circle time promotes social and language development. Outdoor play is enjoyed in all weathers with provided wet suits. Small world and role-play encourage imaginative play. Natural materials are provided for exploration, alongside continuous access to outdoor learning. 

The Sunflower room provides a structured environment that focuses on school readiness by developing independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Our curriculum is carefully planned and linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring comprehensive support across all prime and specific areas of learning.

Children are encouraged to have a greater say in their learning through supported play, participating in both indoor and outdoor activities.