Early Support Nursery

The Early Support Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, suitably differentiated and adapted to meet the individual needs of each child. The nursery values partnership with parents and other professionals, such as the Portage Team, Speech and Language Therapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy and the Visually and Hearing Impaired Service. Facilities include: - Sensory garden - On-site physiotherapy service - Appropriate Learning Environments - 3 Outdoor Play Areas - Outdoor Art and Craft Studio - Soft Play Room - Large Sensory Room - Specialist equipment to support children's individual needs - Large Indoor Play Space - Wheelchair swing - Specialist Equipment and Toys

Who to contact:

Contact name: Kathryn Lovell-Spencer

Job title: Setting manager

Charges:

Contact the service direct to discuss charges for:

3 to 4 years

Inclusion information:

Cultural provisions:

Yes

Dietary needs:

Our kitchen provides a wide range of meals depending on the individual needs of children attending the setting. We encourage all parents to discuss their child's individual requirements prior to starting nursery.

Wheelchair access:

Newly adapted building.

Languages:

English

SEND provisions:

The provision is wholly for children with complex/multiple special needs. Placements at the Early Support Nursery are determined by the child's Education Health and Care Plan. Experience with: Emotional needs Epilepsy Downs syndrome Diabetes Dietary Needs Physical impairment Nut allergy Learning difficulties Motor impairment Eczema Hearing Impairment Visual impairment ADHD Speech Impairment Sign Language Social development impairment Serious allergy Cystic Fibrosis Di George Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Challenging Behaviour Autism spectrum Behaviour Problems Aspergers Asthma

Childcare information:

Immediate vacancies: No

Funded places:

Registered to provide:

30 hours for 3 and 4 year olds, 15 hours for 9 months - 2 years *this will increase to 30 hours from Sept 2025

Tax Free Childcare: Yes

School Pickups:

Offers pickups: No

Ofsted Information:

Ofsted URN: EY313452

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