CASTLE KINDERGARTEN IN DURHAM

Nursery daycare in Sacriston, County Durham

Our Nursery at Sacriston in Durham is housed within a self-contained part of a building at Fyndoune Community College.

We have three main rooms offering plenty of open spaces for activities, relaxation and sleep. The building is clean, light and airy and has a welcoming feel. Furniture and furnishings have been carefully chosen to create a safe, secure, comfortable environment filled with activities that will provide effectively for children’s interests and their varying needs throughout the day.

A large outdoor area is directly adjoined to the premises, and this can be accessed easily by the children. The premises are well secured by mesh fencing and the front entrance has robust security features. A large car park is located directly outside the nursery meaning abundant off-road parking for parents and carers for dropping off and collecting their children.

We offer

At our Nursery in Sacriston, we offer places for children who are eligible for the government’s free education places as well as full day, half day and top-up sessions which are paid for.

We have 48 places at the kindergarten and provide childcare each weekday from the hours of 7.30am – 6.00pm for 51 weeks a year.

Our Local Offer

We aim to provide each child with a caring environment which is safe, stimulating and a very happy day-time alternative to home. Our carefully designed indoor and outdoor space allows children to play, explore, discover and create in safe, secure and inviting surroundings.For more information please click here.

Description

Our building is completely accessible, with a flat driveway and wide doors throughout the building. The setting is on one floor, with easy access into the rooms and we have tarmac throughout our outdoor area. We have two accessible toilets and our child height toilets are in cubicles which are large enough for staff to support a child when needed.

Accessibility

Our building is completely accessible, with flat footpaths and outdoor areas. We have a wide entrance and easy access throughout the building. The setting is on one floor, with easy access into the rooms and we have a large tarmac play area in addition to our grass play space. We have an accessible toilet and the children’s toilets are in cubicles which are large enough for staff to support a child when needed.

Experience

Our staff have experience in supporting children with:

ADHD

Asperger's

Asthma

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Challenging Behaviour

Dietary Needs

Dyslexia

Dyspraxia

Eczema

Emotional Needs

Language Impairment

Serious Allergy

Speech and Language Difficulties

Toileting

Visual Impairment

Training

At times, where children need very specific support, for example any medical support, staff will undertake any necessary training to ensure that the best possible care can be provided for every child.

Staff at Castle Kindergarten have received training on:

· ADHD

· Autism Spectrum Disorder

· Challenging Behaviour

· Dietary Needs

· Emotional Needs

· Family/Parent Support

· Social and Emotional Difficulties

· Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties

· Toileting

Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities

Each child has a named key person, who supports them and liaises with families. The key workers are supported by our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) and the deputy SENCo.

The SENCo and key person meet regularly with the family of any children who requires additional support, putting targeted plans in place that are outcome focused. Any plans that are in place are reviewed regularly with parents or carers to ensure that these are current and specific to the child's individual needs.

Working with outside agencies

We may need to work alongside additional agencies to support children in the best way possible; this might include, Health Visitors, Speech and Language Therapists, Behaviour Support and Child Psychologists for example. We would always seek parental consent before doing this and involvement with the process throughout would follow. We will always work in partnership with families and professionals to try and fully meet the individual child's needs.

We always seek additional training and support where necessary.