The theme of Enabling Environments within the EYFS now encourages practitioners to be more vigilant - and more thoughtful - when it comes to ensuring children's safety and well-being.
This theme also contributes to the achievement of the Every Child Matters agenda, and in particular the Stay Safe and Be Healthy outcomes.
The staff of one early years setting in Harrow, London, formerly known as Radnor Avenue Nursery, used the audit process to identify the areas it wished to develop. The manager, staff, children and parents all became so involved in the project that they talked about it with great enthusiasm to everyone, including to the Ofsted inspector on the day of the inspection. It was so clear that the 'Healthy children are better learners' approach was embedded in their whole nursery practice, that the nursery received an 'Outstanding' outcome from the inspection.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here