Every child belongs
Inclusive nursery care and SEND support
Inclusion begins with knowing the child, listening to the family, and adjusting the environment so that every child can participate meaningfully. Support is individual, practical, and reviewed together.
Observe, listen, respond
Support starts with a rounded picture
Educators observe how a child communicates, plays, moves, manages transitions, and responds to the environment. Families bring essential knowledge from home, including strengths, routines, concerns, and strategies that already help.
If additional support may be useful, we discuss it with parents and agree next steps. Ofsted noted that the nursery identifies children who need extra help and makes referrals with parental consent.
Meaningful inclusion
Adjust the experience, not the child's right to join in
An adjustment might involve visual cues, a quieter space, a smaller group, repeated language, an adapted tool, extra preparation for a transition, or a different way to show understanding.
Our goal is active participation. Children should experience belonging, challenge, enjoyment, and progress rather than simply being present in the room.
- Individual next steps made visible to the team
- Focused groups and strategies for attention and communication
- Flexible attendance discussions where appropriate
- Regular review with families and involved professionals
Working beyond the nursery
Partnership with Hillingdon early years support
The 2024 Ofsted report recognises the nursery's links with local authority early years advisers and the SEND support team. Specialist advice can help staff refine strategies and build confidence around a child's needs.
Support pathways and available funding can change, so the manager will explain the current process, consent needed, and what information may be shared if a referral is considered.
Partnership with local advisers and focused support helps children make good or better progress.
Questions families ask
Useful answers before you visit
Every child and attendance plan is different. Bring the details that matter to you, and we will give you a clear answer.
Ask the nursery teamWho should I speak to about my child's additional needs?
Begin with the nursery manager when arranging a visit. Share current reports, strategies, professional involvement, and what a successful nursery day looks like for your child.
Will I be involved in referrals or support plans?
Yes. Parents are central to decision-making, and external referrals are made with parental knowledge and consent.
Can the nursery guarantee that every need can be met?
Provision must be discussed individually. The team will consider your child's needs, reasonable adjustments, staffing, the environment, and available specialist support honestly before a place is agreed.
En avant
Come and take a look around
Meet the team, explore the rooms, and talk through the childcare you need.