Our Accreditations
Fledgelings Day Nursery is "Good" rating from Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills in the UK), it means that Fledgelings meets a high standard of quality in several key areas. Ofsted inspections assess various aspects of educational and childcare settings. Here’s what a "Good" rating typically signifies:
1. Quality of Education: The nursery provides a well-planned curriculum that supports children's learning and development effectively. Children make good progress from their starting points.
2. Behaviour and Attitudes: Children are enthusiastic about their learning and show positive attitudes towards their activities. They behave well, showing respect for their peers and staff.
3. Personal Development: The nursery supports children's personal development well, helping them to become confident, resilient, and independent. It promotes children's health and well-being effectively.
4. Leadership and Management: The management team is effective in running the nursery, ensuring that staff are well-supported and that there is a clear vision for continuous improvement.
5. Safeguarding: The nursery has robust procedures in place to keep children safe, and staff are vigilant in ensuring these are followed.
This rating is a positive reflection of the quality of care and education your nursery provides, indicating that it meets high standards set by Ofsted.
Food Hygiene 5-Star Rating for Fledgelings Nursery
Achieving and maintaining a 5-star food hygiene rating is crucial for ensuring the health and safety of the children in our care. Here are the key components that contribute to our 5-star food hygiene rating at Fledgelings Nursery:
1. Cleanliness and Sanitation:
· Daily cleaning schedules for kitchen and food preparation areas.
· Regular deep cleaning to maintain high standards of hygiene.
· Use of approved cleaning products and adherence to proper cleaning protocols.
2. Food Handling Practices:
· Staff trained in proper food handling and hygiene practices.
· Strict protocols for hand washing and use of gloves when necessary.
· Separation of raw and cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination.
3. Food Storage:
· Proper storage of food items at correct temperatures.
· Regular monitoring of fridge and freezer temperatures.
· Clearly labelled and dated food items to ensure freshness.
4. Staff Training:
· Comprehensive training for all kitchen staff on food hygiene and safety.
· Regular updates and refresher courses to keep staff informed of best practices.
· Encouragement of a culture of safety and hygiene within the team.
5. Pest Control:
· Regular pest control inspections and preventative measures.
· Immediate action taken if any pest issues are identified.
· Maintaining a clean and tidy environment to deter pests.
6. Food Preparation:
· Use of high-quality, fresh ingredients.
· Preparation of meals in a hygienic environment.
· Regularly updated menus to ensure variety and nutrition.
7. Record Keeping:
· Detailed records of cleaning schedules, temperature checks, and staff training.
· Regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
· Documentation of any incidents and actions taken to address them.
8. Compliance with Regulations:**
· Adherence to all local and national food safety regulations.
· Regular inspections by health and safety authorities.
· Implementation of any recommendations from inspections promptly.
By following these guidelines and maintaining a strong commitment to food hygiene, Fledgelings Nursery ensures a safe and healthy environment for all the children in our care, contributing to our 5-star food hygiene rating.
**Fledgelings Day Nursery Achieves National Good Food Award**
Fledgelings Day Nursery ihas achieved a prestigious national award in recognition of their commitment to providing outstanding food and food education for the children in their care. By achieving a Soil Association Food for Life Early Years award, Fledgelings Day Nursery has demonstrated they are providing tasty, nutritious meals and an environment that encourages good social skills and healthy choices.
The award highlights the nursery's dedication to supporting the development of good food habits for life. This is achieved through practical cooking and growing activities, as well as food-based learning for both children and their parents and carers. Fledgelings Day Nursery is proud to foster an environment where healthy eating and positive food experiences are at the heart of their educational approach.
Millie's Mark Accredited
We are Millie’s Mark accredited, the gold standard for paediatric first aid in early years.
We are recognised and accredited by the Millie’s Mark Millie's Mark - Delivered by NDNA on behalf of Millie's Trust. NDNA is National Day Nurseries Association.
Millie’s Mark provides reassurance to parents that all childcare practitioners at their child's nursery are paediatric first aid trained and competent. As a parent, placing your child in a setting that is endorsed with Millie’s Mark provides reassurance that all childcare practitioners know what to do in a paediatric first aid situation. It acknowledges that children’s safety is at the forefront of the provider's mind when they care for your child.
We have demonstrated that we are going above and beyond minimum requirements by having 100% of staff trained in paediatric first aid, and also ensuring that everything learned during the course is kept alive and in the forefront of practitioners’ minds so that they are confident, ready and capable.
You can locate our profile at the Millie’s Mark’s official website at https://www.milliesmark.com/endorsed-nurseries.
This accreditation acknowledges that children’s safety is at the forefront of our mind when we care for children.
Fledglings Is A Sun Safe Nursery
We are pleased to inform you that Fledgelings Day Nursery has renewed our annual Sun Safe Nurseries accreditation, which demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the health and wellbeing of your child during Nursery hours. The scheme has been developed by national skin cancer charity 'Skcin', to assist nurseries and pre-school settings in implementing a successful Sun Safety Policy, whilst educating children to increase knowledge, influence behaviour and prevent skin cancer.
