How do we support children with special needs?

All children are warmly welcomed and valued equally, and all have individual needs that we work hard to ensure are fully met. 

Some children have very specific needs that relate to their health and/or general development.  These needs may include particular routines the child must follow to ensure their continuing health and well-being, for example, they may have sight, speech or hearing difficulties or mobility problems, to name a few.  In each of our nurseries we have staff who have been trained to enable them to support these children. 

If you have a child who has additional needs our aim is to work closely with you and any other health professionals who may be involved.  We will support you in seeking specialist equipment if this is required and will seek funding from local authority for additional staff support should this be appropriate.   Our practice of regular observation and assessment of children's play, learning and development will keep you fully informed and provide you with examples that may be shared with all those involved with your child’s care.  This helps to ensure our daily practice is kept up-to-date and is developed to meet your child’s changing needs.  

If you would like more detailed information please speak to the nursery manager who will be happy to talk with you about your child’s specific needs and to plan with you, how these may be met.