Experienced staff and fabulous environment, both indoors and out. Thomas’ Nursery is a privately owned, purpose built nursery which opened in the grounds of St. Thomas’ School, in April 1999. The nursery was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2019 and received an ‘Outstanding’ report which all the team are very proud of. Our commitment is to provide high quality early years child care and educat
ion for children aged 2-4years. Parents and carers are welcomed as part of our nursery family and we work in close partnership with them. We support a parent’s right to be valued and respected, consulted, kept informed and included at all levels, to provide a service that promotes equality and values diversity. It is our aim to ensure that each child feels safe, cared for and valued and whose individual development is supported by a stimulating environment. Each child is able to explore the nursery and build upon their own interests, what they already know and make relationships with others. Each family will have a key person, with whom they are able to develop a close relationship, where the child feels supported and confident. Parents and carers will have a constant line of communication to discuss their child with someone who is
developing their child’s learning journey. The nursery has close links with St. Thomas’ school and work closely with them in all areas, to support our children’s
transitions into school, when the time comes. Lead Practitioner Status:-
In 2016 we were invited to become one of Lancashire County Councils Lead Practitioners settings. This is a small group of Lancashire nurseries that has been recognised for upholding high quality practice and provision, a benchmark of high-quality Nursery care and education. We have been acknowledged for our commitment to delivering an enabling and engaging environment, which stimulates creativity and curiosity. Outdoors we embrace risk taking and exploration encouraging an understanding of the world around us, both at Beach school and in our garden. Our well-planned curriculum promotes learning and development in all areas, whilst catering for all styles of learning and abilities, making us an experienced SEND friendly nursery. In addition, we work closely with families to ensure we provide support and care for everyone who joins our setting, engaging families in their children’s learning and promoting positive relationships. Being a Lead Practitioner setting we welcome visits from other early years settings and education/ training establishments to share good practice, our ideas and experience and support others, sharing our ethos of most current best quality early years care and education.
