Rooms and our environments
Rooms & our environments
All play rooms (as well as the outside) have designated activity areas, encouraging skills in all areas of development within the EYFS.
These activity areas include: creative/messy, mark making and early writing, literacy, numbers and reasoning, role play, construction, making sounds, the natural world/investigations, sand and water and relaxing/cosy areas.
Indoor areas
In addition to our five children’s play rooms, all children also have access to:
Sensory room
In addition to having extensive sensory equipment that is used in all areas of our nursery, we also have a separate sensory room that develops children’s all round senses through a vast amount of equipment, such as a bubble tube and various lights.
We also use this room for specific activities based around all areas of learning within the EYFS, such as Letters and Sounds activities and story-telling.
Soft play room
We also have a separate indoor soft play room, which all of our children access. This offers the children the opportunity to climb, crawl, walk, build, jump, throw, slide, roll, etc., whilst at the same time, developing their language and social skills.
Outdoor areas
Two of our children’s rooms have continuous access to the outdoors which incorporates two enclosed private play spaces. These are resourced to aid the children’s development in all areas of learning within the EYFS and also include resources to promote their interests:
Private Garden
Grassed area | Wooden pergola (outdoor classroom) | Wooden train and carriages | Cosy den | Construction shed | Chalk wall | Sound wall | Various toys to promote all round development
Private Play Area
Large metal climbing frame with slide | Tarmacked area for riding bikes and to pull/push various equipment | Mark making area including chalk boards | Sand and water area | Planter containing soil | Variety of equipment to promote physical development – cones, hoops, balls, coits etc | Construction area | Role play area
Play & learning
Play & learning
At Abacus, we strongly believe children develop more effectively through active learning – to be physically and mentally stimulated by using objects, people, ideas and events, and to allow the children to investigate and discover for themselves.
Play is a vital part of this process.
It is through play that children experiment with and understand the world around them, also enabling them to develop socially and emotionally. It is our aim that all of our children learn through the very highest quality play experiences that are set up, led and supervised by experienced, fun and caring practitioners.
In relation to learning, our recent Ofsted inspector wrote the following: – “All children make rapid progress toward the early learning goals. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and self esteem.” Ofsted Inspector, Aug ’16.
Curriculum & learning
For all children, we offer both natural and man-made resources that provide children with a different experiences in relation to sights, textures, smells, and sounds. This allows for an exciting and engaging experience.
Visitors & outings
We invite both professionals and interesting people from all walks of life and as we’re fortunately located in a central location, we’re able to make a number of trips out to the local community.
Parental involvement
We firmly believe that a child’s parents and regular cares are a child’s most important educators. We aim to work in close partnership with parents and cares throughout their time at the nursery.
Health & safety
The safety and well-being of our children is our absolute priority in everything that we do. We have comprehensive procedures and facilities to ensure that all children and adults are safe and healthy.
About us
Abacus nursery is a family run business; the owners opened the nursery in January 1996 and majority of our staff have been with us for many years.
100% of our staff hold the minimum qualification required by Ofsted to be solely responsible for children (level 3 nursery nurses), with many more having level 4 qualifications, others with degrees, teacher status for the early years and additional qualifications in management and health and safety.
The family have invested heavily in the nursery over the years and Abacus can accommodate approximately 100 children between the ages of 0 – 5 years.
Our misson
It has always been our prime aim to ensure that our children are safe and happy. In order to achieve this, we work in partnership with our children’s parents and carers, and any other people that are paramount to their well-being.
When children feel safe, happy and cared for, they then have the confidence to explore and develop. Our children primarily learn through a balance of child-led and adult-led activities.
Why choose Abacus?
Choosing a nursery for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. We strive to ensure that parents and carers are confident that we will continue to provide the care, support and opportunities that parents and family members provide at home, allowing children to develop on an individual level. Our prime aims and philosophies include…
To work in close
partnership with parents
We are available at all times to discuss any aspects of your child(ren’s) development in a sensitive, supporting and caring manner. We plan regular family sessions in which our staff and parents together engage our children and their siblings in fun and meaningful activities.
Happy children are our number one priority
Children who are happy are open and receptive to learning. Staff who are happy, enthusiastic, skilled and experienced will provide an inviting, fun and relevant environment in which children can flourish.
Motivational and engaging learning techniques
Children learn more effectively when they learn through play and the activities are fun, exciting, interesting and at their own personal level of development/relevant to their needs and interests at any given time.
Respond to children’s and families’ individual needs
All children and families are unique and therefore the attention, opportunities and support that they receive should reflect this. We look forward to getting to know our children, their families’ and friends.
Children should be instrumental
in their learning
Opportunities are provided for children to plan their own activities and take responsibility for the decisions they make (and their consequences).
Rewarding
achievements
The children’s achievements are celebrated by their peers and adults. Reward systems and praise are continuous and varied.
Facilities
Our facilities
One of our prime aims is to ensure all of our children are safe and happy. We have an extensive range of facilities and environments for our children.
Rooms & our environments
All of our indoor and outdoor areas have been tailored to ensure we encourage the development of skills for children across a range of ages. From standard learning such as numbers and literacy to creative to relaxing areas.
Ages
The early years are some of the most important in how a child learns about the world around them. From Bunnykins (0 – 16 months) to Rascals (40 – 60 months), Abacus is the nursery you can count on to provide all the support and learning that they will need.
Food & nutrition
We provide a variety of food for all of our children from different cultures. By using locally sourced and fresh food we’ve been awarded the ‘Eat Better, Do Better’ award from the Children’s Food Trust.
Additional requirements
We have an excellent reputation for caring for children with additional needs. We have staff who have cared for a number of children with complicated medical conditions and various developmental difficulties.
Please contact us if you have any questions about additional needs for your child.
Diverse backgrounds
All children are unique and therefore this has to be reflected in the care and education that each child and family receives.
We have many strategies and methods for ensuring that everyone is equally respected and receive an individual approach.
Ofsted Reports
“The quality of teaching is superb. The extremely dedicated and highly qualified staff demonstrate an exceptional understanding of how children learn.”
- Ofsted, August 2016
Ofsted Report
We were inspected in April 2013 and August 2016 and were graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all categories. Despite this achievement, we continue to strive to improve the care, support and education we offer to children and their families.
Abacus became a Ltd Company in November 2014, therefore, were required to re-register with Ofsted and were given a new registration number, therefore no reports are available prior to this date.
We’re proud of what we have achieved at Abacus. You can find our latest Ofsted report here.
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