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The Oaks Nursery
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The Oaks Nursery
- Nursery
- Canterbury CT2 7FL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Applicable |
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Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children form close relationships with staff and are keen to explore the very well-resourced indoor and outdoor area.
Activities: Children take part in creative activities and exercise their hand muscles as they manipulate play dough.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children are learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively, acquiring social skills required for their next stage of learning.
Communication: Staff use a wide range of methods to share information with parents about their children's development.
Community Building: Parents speak highly of staff and the caring, supportive relationships that staff have with the children.
Programs and Resources: Staff place a high focus on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing targeted interventions.
Staff Training: Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to adapt their approach, understanding each child's unique needs.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are confident, happy and safe in the warm and nurturing environment provided by the staff.
Safeguarding Training: Managers and staff have a good understanding of the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures.
Play and Learning Integration: They promote children's mathematical development effectively and challenge children to understand size and quantity concepts.
Diversity Management: Staff effectively support children who speak English as an additional language using visual aids and sign language.
Child Safety Management: The setting is secure and routinely checked to ensure the safety of children.
Children's Safety and Security: Children are well supervised at all times and the recruitment systems ensure all staff working with children are suitable.
Teaching Personal Safety: Staff have a good understanding of how to identify potential signs and symptoms of abuse and report any concerns.
Happiness and Settling: Children are confident, happy and safe in this warm and nurturing environment.
Nutritional Menu: Children and babies enjoy healthy, balanced meals and snacks prepared by the nursery.
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About Us
The Oaks Nursery is a Nursery, Nursery located in Kent, South East.
This nursery accepts children from 0.3-5 years old.
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The Oaks Day Nursery is dedicated to collaborating with kids and families in a courteous and encouraging manner that embraces the variety of the neighbourhood it serves and offers a setting that encourages kids to reach their greatest potential.
To offer all families connected to the University of Kent and the local community a competitive and flexible childcare service.
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To offer all families connected to the University of Kent and the local community a competitive and flexible childcare service.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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