Meridian Nursery

Nurturing the Future

01274 490353

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The Meridian Nursery is a welcoming and friendly environment providing early education for every 2, 3 and 4 year old. Our aim is to value every child and meet the needs of each individual. Their wellbeing, safety and development is at the very heart of everything we do. We aim to provide a safe, friendly, inclusive, and stimulating environment that enhances all aspects of learning, education and development. The Nursery opens from 9am to 4pm on a term time basis offering high quality sessional childcare and education. We provide a warm and caring environment combined with highly qualified and committed nursery staff who put children first and ensure that each child is settled, happy and progressing well. We work on the ethos that every child matters.

"Thank you all for looking after my daughter so well, she really enjoyed coming to the nursery and learnt so much. She will miss you" Parent

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INCLUSION
Inclusive practice is promoted well and children are very much valued and respected as individuals Ofsted Report 2010 We believe that every child should have the best possible learning opportunities and we therefore promote inclusive practice. Meridian Nursery is committed to providing a fully inclusive setting for all. Our aim is to provide a safe and secure environment which encourages all children to develop to their full potential, whilst recognising and reflecting the needs of children, parents, carers, staff and visitors to the setting.

We have good links with many local community organisations as well as strong partnerships with our local childrens centres.

PARTNERSHIP
Relationships with parents, carers and external agencies are strong. Ofsted

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VALUE
Parents spoken with during the inspection visit, praise the staff for their sensitivity, their enthusiastic approach and, parents say, they are comfortable when talking to staff who listen to them and value their input. Ofsted Report 2010

"A big thank you to all the staff for being so nice and helpful. My daughter enjoyed her time with you" Parent

QUALITY
Children make good progress in their learning and development. Accurate observations and assessments are made by the staff who are key-workers for the children. Ofsted Report 2010

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SAFETY
Children learn about their personal safety and how to remain safe as they play. Risk assessments are robust and minimise risks to children both indoors, outdoors and on outings. Ofsted Report 2010

"I thank the staff for all their help and support throughout the year, my son will really miss Meridian Nursery now that he is going to school" Parent

DEVELOPMENT
Predominantly good attention is given to meeting the learning and development needs of children. The accommodation is organised most effectively, to support the children's overall development and welfare Ofsted Report 2010

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ACHIEVEMENT
The Meridian Nursery provides a safe, friendly, inclusive, professional, enjoyable and stimulating environment that enhances all aspects of all learning, education and development. The Meridian Nursery combines caring with education by following the Department of Education's learning framework, the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2012. We believe that learning should be stimulating for young children, so play times are educational as well as fun. We are members of Bradford Under-Fives Association (BUFA) and we actively participate in the local authority Quality Improvement Prioritisation and Support framework (QIPS). We have regular audits and we are committed to providing high quality early education. Shamim Khan - Director

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OUR LIBRARY We welcome parents and children to borrow books from our library and read at home. Parents will need to purchase a library bag from the Nursery. We encourage children to borrow books as often as they like as this enhances their learning and development.

YOUR CHILDS PROGRESS Your child will be assigned a key worker who will be responsible for observing and assessing their progress and development on a daily basis and recording significant steps in their learning and developmental folder. This information will allow you to keep updated with your childs progress, learning, development and activities.

PARENTS AS PARTNERS We understand parental input is invaluable in the work we do and we work closely with parents to provide the very best care for their child, supporting them each step of the way. W e encourage parents to provide feedback on their childs progress that they observe at home.

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WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL DO AT THE NURSERY Your child will have access to books, toys and will be encouraged to paint and participate in group activities such as story time and singing nursery rhymes that will stimulate their learning development. Activities are designed to be fun, supportive, exciting and educational.

THE CURRICULUM We follow the revised Early Years Foundation stage curriculum. All staff are suitably trained and have up to date knowledge of the framework.

OFSTED Our last Ofsted report graded us as a Good setting. With regular audits and a continuous drive to enhance the high quality of care and education we provide - our aim is to achieve outstanding status during the next Ofsted inspection.

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MERIDIAN NURSERY CHILDREN ENJOYING THEIR ACTIVITIES

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ENJOY LEARN CARE -DIVERSITY

Our Nursery promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence whilst delivering the highest standards of care and education. We offer a safe, warm, stimulating and supporting environment for every child that joins our setting. We work very closely with parents to ensure we meet the needs of every child and provide the best quality care and early education for every 2, 3 and 4 year old. Our highly trained key workers ensure each child feels comfortable in the setting and is encouraged to enhance their skills and thrive in our newly refurbished classrooms.

The success of Meridian Nursery is founded upon a fundamental commitment to high quality education combined with fun and care. Saika Kauser Early Years Manager

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EVERY CHILD MATTERS

ENJOY ACHIEVE BE HEALTHY STAY SAFE

The Children are polite, wellmannered, respectful and are encouraged to achieve. My child enjoys group story times and visits to the Library. He settled in well and has made good progress Parent

"Thank you for all the support you gave our daughter. We will both miss you" Parent

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ADMISSIONS AND SETTLING IN Most children settle into the nursery very quickly however we always ask a parent or a family member to stay with them for at least the first session to help the child adjust to the new surroundings. Your childs key person will keep you updated on your childs progress.

NURSERY OPENING TIMES The nursery operates on a term time basis. Monday to Friday 9.00am -12pm nursery education for children aged 3-4 year old. 1.00pm - 4pm early education for children aged 2-3 year old.

ATTENDANCE Ensuring your child attends nursery every day is one of the most important things you can do to support their learning and development. We appreciate you telephoning us if your child is absent on 01274 490373.

SNACKS Children are provided with a healthy nutritional snack which consists of fresh fruit, vegetables and toast . Snack is served with a choice of milk or water at the nursery each day. We cater for specific dietary requirements. Children are offered free milk on a daily basis to take home.

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STAFF All staff are highly trained and are suitably qualified to work with children aged 0-5 and undergo regular training. Our Early Years Manager is a graduate with 12 years experience of working with children and is a qualified Early Years Professional (EYPs) (Level . 6) We have 3 members of staff who have NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development and a further 3 members of staff who have a NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, Learning and development and a further 2 members of staff are currently working towards their Level 3 apprenticeship in Childcare, Learning and Development. FIRST AID Your childs safety is of paramount importance to us. We have staff qualified in First Aid in case of accidents. Please tell us if your child has any particular health or dietary needs or allergies. Every child matters to us and we take extra care for their safety.

Address: Tel: Email: Website:

59 St. Pauls Road, Bradford, BD8 7LS 01274 490373 or 01274 490353 meridianursery@hotmail.co.uk http://www.meridiancentre.org

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MERIDIAN COURSES FOR PARENTS / ADULTS

Monday
9.15 -11:15 ESOL Entry 3 - Sarah 9:30 11:30 Hair and Beauty 9:30 - 11:30 Computer Class /Job Club

Tuesday
9:15 11:15 ESOL Entry 3 - Sarah 9:30 11:30 Maths for ESOL 9:15 11:45 Functional Skills - Julie 9:30 - 11:30 Computer Class /Job Club

Wednesday
9:15 11:15 Maths 9:15 11:45 ESOL Entry 2 - Becky 9:30 - 11:30 Computer Class /Job Club

Thursday
9:15 11:15 ESOL Entry 1 - Becky 9:30 - 11:30 Computer Class /Job Club

Friday
9:30-11:30 Sewing 9.15- 11.30 Childcare 9:30 - 11:30 Computer Class /Job Club

Lunch
1:00 3:00 ESOL Entry 1 - Becky 1:00 3:00 ESOL for Pregnancy 1:00 - 3:00 Computer Class /Job Club

Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 ESOL Entry 1 - Maria 1:00 3:00 Computer Class /Job Club Baking 1:00 3:00

Lunch
1:00-3:00 Sewing 1:00 3:00 ESOL Entry 3 - Sarah 1:00 3:00 Computer Class /Job Club

Lunch
12:45 2:45 ESOL Entry 1 - Maria 1:00 - 3:00 Computer Class /Job Club 1:00 3:00 Mehndi

Lunch
1:00 3:00 ESOL Entry 3 - Sarah 1:00 - 3:00 Computer Class /Job Club

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WHERE TO FIND US

Meridian Nursery 59 St. Pauls Road Bradford BD8 7LS

Tel: 01274 490353 01274 490373