Shotley Bridge Nursery School

Meal times are social occasions allowing for the development of feeding skills and the opportunity to enjoy a variety of tastes and textures. Older children are encouraged to set tables, serve themselves and use cutlery. A balanced diet is provided to promote growth and development and is in accordance with the guidelines of the Food Standards Agency.

Our baby room provides a warm, nurturing environment where children are able to explore a wide range of invitations and opportunities that stimulate their development. Our baby room is graduate led and staff have received specialist training for this age range, allowing them to cater for each child's individual needs.

Staff in our toddler room have an excellent understanding of the needs of this age group and build a firm foundation for learning and development. Children are provided with free access to exciting and stimulating invitations including arts and crafts, creative play and songs and rhymes, all of which encourage interaction and socialisation.

In our pre-school room, we aim to increase independence and confidence in preparation for primary school. Invitations are designed to meet each child's individual needs and interests; achieved through a balance of observation and extension of various opportunities. Areas in this room include construction, creative, role-play and a comfortable and inviting book corner where children can relax and have free access to a range of books.

Our sensory room provides an environment that is relaxing, therapeutic and stimulating. Children are able to focus on their senses of sight, sound, smell and touch and the room is particularly effective in encouraging the development and exciting the interest of our very young children and babies. Sensory equipment can help develop key life skills including vocalisation, gross motor skills, colour recognition and tracking.