Beginning together
Helping your child settle in
Starting nursery is a relationship, not a single handover. We plan the transition with you, give children time to know their key person, and build toward a secure, familiar pattern.
Before the first day
Tell us what makes your child feel safe
We ask about important people, home languages, sleep, food, comfort, play, health, interests, and previous separation experiences. For an older child, photographs or simple conversations can help make the new place feel more familiar.
Settling visits allow your child to explore with support while you and the key person begin a working relationship. The pace is adjusted to the child and the practical needs of the family.
- Share routines, comfort items, words, and familiar songs
- Meet the key person and relevant room team
- Agree how early updates will be shared
- Discuss collection permissions, health, and dietary information
The early days
Predictability builds trust
A consistent attendance pattern helps children learn the rhythm of nursery and remember that their trusted adult returns. A warm welcome, a familiar activity, and a clear goodbye are usually more helpful than a long uncertain departure.
Some children settle quickly, while others need more time or show their feelings later. We keep talking, notice patterns, and agree small adjustments rather than judging the transition by one morning.
Parent partnership
A shared picture of learning and wellbeing
Families receive information from the nursery day and can share what is happening at home. Regular progress conversations bring those perspectives together and help us agree useful next steps.
Ofsted describes partnership with parents as a strength. That includes listening to concerns, celebrating achievements, and working together on practical development such as sleep, eating, communication, or toilet learning.
Children are made to feel special, settle quickly, and build secure relationships with staff.
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 teamHow many settling-in sessions will my child have?
There is no useful one-size number. The team plans visits with you, reviews how your child responds, and builds toward the agreed attendance pattern.
Can my child bring a comfort item?
Comfort items can be valuable, especially early on. Discuss safe storage, sleep requirements, and how the item is used with the room team.
What if settling takes longer than expected?
We will look at patterns, consider timing and routine, strengthen the key-person connection, and agree practical next steps with you. Honest communication matters more than pretending every transition is instant.
En avant
Come and take a look around
Meet the team, explore the rooms, and talk through the childcare you need.