How We Work
We provide a nurturing, home environment where children feel loved, safe, and confident. With two highly qualified practitioners, we deliver individualised attention and nursery-standard care in a warm, cosy setting.
Why Choose Us?
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Expert Supervision: Two dedicated professionals providing a high level of individual care and attention.
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Purposeful Learning: Professional routines designed to help children feel secure and ready to thrive.
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Inclusive & Personalised: We work closely with families to support every child’s unique developmental needs.
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A Safe Foundation: A secure environment where your child's individuality is valued and celebrated.
Nutrition: Fuelling Growing Minds
Nurse-Led Nutrition | Organic Ingredients | Dietitian Approved
Food is more than just fuel; it is the foundation of development. We understand the critical role that nutrition plays in early brain development, immune health, and energy levels. That is why we have partnered with the award-winning Lune & Wild to provide our daily meals.
Why We Chose Lune & Wild
Rather than relying on standard processed freezer food, we have invested in a catering partner that shares our high standards.
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100% Organic Ingredients: No pesticides, no nasties. Just real food.
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Handmade by Chefs: Meals are hand-prepared in small batches, not mass-produced in factories.
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Paediatric Dietitian Approved: Every menu is balanced to ensure your child gets the vital iron, protein, and vitamins they need for their specific development stage.
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Frozen for Freshness: Flash-frozen immediately after cooking to lock in nutrients without the need for artificial preservatives.
Sample Menu
Our menus change seasonally, but here is a taste of what your child might enjoy:
Lunches
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Mild Mexican Bean Chilli with Sweet Potato
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Creamy Fish Pie with Leeks & Parsley
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Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Dhal
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Slow-cooked Beef Bolognese with hidden veggies
Snacks
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Organic Oat & Banana Muffins
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Fresh fruit platters
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Cheesy vegetable scones
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Rice cakes
Drinks
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Milk
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Water
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A Note on Allergies:
I am allergic to gluten and milk so I take any allergies and dietary requirements very seriously and understand all about the implications. Lune & Wild meals are clearly labelled, and we have strict protocols in place to manage allergens safely.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
EYFS is the national framework that guides how childcare providers support a child’s learning and development from birth to age five. It sets out the standards all nurseries, preschools, childminders, and reception classes follow to ensure children receive consistent, high‑quality care during these important early years.
What the EYFS Is All About
The EYFS acts as a clear structure for helping young children grow, learn, and feel secure. It’s built around the idea that children learn best through meaningful play - exploring, experimenting, and interacting with the world around them.
The framework highlights seven key areas of learning that early years settings nurture every day:
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Communication and Language: Building confidence in speaking, listening, and understanding others.
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Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Helping children develop independence, resilience, and positive relationships.
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Physical Development: Supporting movement, coordination, and healthy habits.
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Literacy: Introducing early reading, mark‑making, and a love of stories.
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Mathematics: Encouraging curiosity about numbers, shapes, patterns, and problem‑solving.
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Understanding the World: Exploring people, places, nature, and everyday experiences.
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Expressive Arts and Design: Giving children opportunities to be creative through art, music, role play, and imaginative activities.
By following the EYFS, early years environments become places where children feel safe, inspired, and ready to explore - giving them the best possible start in life.
Our Curriculum
We believe that early childhood is a precious time filled with curiosity, discovery, and rapid development. Our curriculum is designed to nurture the whole child - emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually - within a warm, home‑from‑home environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and bring it to life through rich play experiences, high‑quality interactions, and carefully chosen monthly topics that spark imagination and help children make sense of the world.
Our Approach to Learning
Children learn best when they feel secure, confident, and deeply engaged. Our approach is rooted in:
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Play‑based learning
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Warm, responsive relationships
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Rich language and conversation
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Hands‑on, sensory exploration
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Outdoor learning every day
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Opportunities for independence
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Following children’s interests and curiosities
We gently guide children through new experiences, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Yearly Topics
Each month, we explore a new theme that provides variety, excitement, and meaningful learning opportunities. These topics help children build vocabulary, develop new skills, and enjoy seasonal experiences throughout the year.
Our topics include:
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Winter
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Valentines & Friendship
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Spring & Story Books
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Animals (Farm & Jungle)
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People Who Help Us
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Summer
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All About Me
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Under the Sea
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Autumn & Woodland
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Halloween
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Vehicles & Transport
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Christmas
These themes give structure to the year while allowing plenty of room for child‑led exploration and spontaneous learning.
Supporting Every Child
Every child is unique. We adapt activities, routines, and expectations to meet each child’s needs and learning style.
Our mixed‑age environment allows children to learn from one another, build confidence, and develop social skills naturally.
We work closely with families to ensure every child feels understood, supported, and celebrated.
Observations, Assessment & Tapestry
We use Tapestry, a secure online learning journal, to record your child’s experiences and progress. Through Tapestry, you will receive:
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Photos and videos of your child’s learning
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Notes about their development
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Updates on progress
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Special moments and achievements
You can also add your own observations from home, helping us build a complete picture of your child’s learning journey.
Our assessments are gentle, meaningful, and always focused on supporting your child’s next steps — never on unnecessary paperwork.
Working in Partnership With Families
We believe that strong relationships with families are at the heart of high‑quality early years practice. We communicate openly, share learning regularly, and work together to support your child’s development.
Together, we create a nurturing, joyful early years experience that gives your child the very best start.
Our Daily Routine
Our daily routine provides a gentle structure to the day and is followed flexibly to meet the individual needs of each child. We recognise that every child is different, particularly when it comes to sleep, rest and energy levels, and we adapt our routine accordingly.
There may also be times when our routine looks slightly different, for example when we plan outings such as trips to the zoo or other local attractions. On these days, children’s needs for rest, meals and comfort remain our priority.
Nappies are checked regularly throughout the day and changed as needed.
Schedule
08.00 - 08.45:
08:45 – 09:30:
09:30 – 10:00:
10:00 – 11:30:
11:30 – 12:30:
12:30 – 14:00:
14:30 – 15:00:
15:00 – 15:15:
15:30 – 16:30:
16:30 – 17:00
17.00 - 18.00:
Arrival, breakfast and school run
Morning play. This may include outings such as trips to the park after the school run, free play at home (indoors and outdoors), or visits to places such as soft play
Morning snacks
Adult-led activities: These activities may include arts and crafts, messy play, music and dancing, planned around children’s interests and developmental stages
Lunch
Sleep and quiet time: Children who do not nap will be offered quiet, restful activities such as looking at books, puzzles or calm play, allowing time to relax and recharge.
Afternoon snack and nappy checks
School pick-up and snack for after-school children
Free play, homework support and relaxation time (including limited screen time where appropriate)
Light tea
Calm activities, nappy checks and home time