Parent/Carer comments March 2024

85% of parents/carers attended our March consultation day.

• "We are so happy with the progress K has made at this Nursery.  We have noticed her confidence and behaviour and kindness has improved.”
• “O has come on leaps and bounds over the past term and a huge thanks to Verony for her observations and nurturing.”
• “I am really impressed with the teachers dedication and care, I appreciate everything.”
• “We are sincerely grateful for all the good work and support you have given to him to make him a better individual.  Thank you Kerry for being absolutely amazing.”
• “I am a happy parent and humbled to be part of Netherton Park Nursery School.”
• “A is doing so well, so pleased how he is improving.  The teachers have all been amazing, I couldn't wish for a better Nursery or teachers.”
• “Thank you for blossoming P into the confident little lady she is.”
• “The game sharing is a lovely idea.  We love playing them at home.  L loves that her brother can join in too.”
• “We are really pleased with the development and progress with our children at Nursery.  It’s so lovely to seem them all play and engage in a range of activities.  Thank you for providing such an amazing environment for the children to grow and flourish in  We are grateful for all of your wonderful team, for all their effort, attention and care which they give daily.  Thank you for everything.”

Parent/Carer survey July 2023

43% of parents/carers responded to the survey.

Parent/Carer survey February 2023

38% of parents/carers completed the survey.

Parent/Carer comments on Tapestry December 2022

'This is amazing, I could burst with pride!! He adores nursery and he’s flourishing with you guys. You’ve built such a brilliant rapport and relationship with him, he is proud to be a part of NPNS community and he’s never been so confident. He loves coming to nursery, he usually moans on the weekend when he can’t attend. When leaving his last Nursery his next steps were to attempt writing his name, which he’s now happily doing without me asking (he’s attempted to write his name in all of his Xmas cards). His other next step was to socialise more with his peers, which he also does happily at NPNS. I feel this is because he truly feels he belongs at NPNS, he feels safe and content and he trusts his teachers, he can be himself and express all of his ideas. He has also built relationships and made friends with other children and this has been positively influenced by staff who are tuned into Isiah’s interests and encouraging him to share them with his peers! He always comes home and shares his nursery experiences with us. Today on the playground when we went to collect his sister and he heard a mummy talking about ‘Mary’ and he asked if that was the ‘baby Jesus story’, he then continued to tell her how he’d learnt all about it at nursery!

You’re leaving such a positive impact on Isiah and we can’t wait to watch him grow more!'

'This is so lovely to see, you really go above and beyond to help them explore their interests. I'd like to say I really appreciate how Kerry ensures that my child can get involved with the cooking activities so he doesn't feel left out. Thank you again.'

'Thank you for such an in-depth report of how our daughter has been doing! It’s so nice to see all the pictures and hear how she’s been doing every step along the way. We really appreciate all the love, care and support she has had from all the staff at Netherton Park Nursery. You guys really do an amazing job, it’s unbelievable to us that she didn’t eat or talk just 4 months ago. And now she’s eating much more regularly and chatting away about how much she loves her time at nursery! We can’t wait to see what the new year has in store for her.

Thank you so so much everyone at nursery, we are both so thankful of you all.'

Parent/Carer Survey July 2022

75% of parents/carers completed our survey.

What do we do well at Netherton Park Nursery School?

· ‘Arrange appropriate support/referrals when necessary - to fully support my child’s needs.  Experienced staff who know how to differentiate their approach to accommodate individual needs.’

· ‘Make sure my child has fun while learning at the same time.’

· ‘Promote independence and individuality.’

· ‘Nurture children as through they were their own children.  Support families as a whole, nothing is ever too much trouble.’

· ‘Communication between staff and parents is amazing.  Staff reading what parents post on /tapestry, even if its late the night before so they can talk about it the next day.’

· ‘The nursery has helped my child develop into a happy, delightful young girl who is confident in what she says and does.  Thank you for everything you have done with her this year.’

· ‘The communication between the nursery and parents is fantastic.’

· ‘Help children to thrive.’

· ‘There are good behaviour policies in place.’

· ‘Caring staff members.  Problems dealt with quickly.’

· ‘The support provided to the children is amazing.  My child has been supported every step of the way and I have no concerns about him starting Reception purely because of the care and support he has received at Nursery.’

· ‘Put real efforts in, especially when organising events for the children.’

· ‘Your passion towards teaching shines through to the children.  Every child has smiles on their faces when they leave each day.’

· ‘So much!, My child's confidence and development continues to grow, and his interests have been encouraged and nurtured.  We’ve been really impressed with how themes are explored across the half-terms, and the little ‘extras’ that keep things exciting and relevant such as the Tiger Café and bringing magic beans home to grow.’

· ‘You make children feel like home.’

· ‘I cant thank you enough for everything you have done for my child and the support the Nursery have given.’

· ‘The children are given so much variety and a range of different experiences to really have a go at.  My child has been exposed to so many different experiences and has learned to love so much more and have an open mind to trying new things.  I love that the children can explore and adventure at their own pace.’

· ‘The Nursery is very caring.  I love how they look after the children like they were their own.’

· ‘Support not only the child but also the parents through everything.’

· ‘Make the children feel safe and welcome.’

· ‘Excellent inclusion into Nursery for SEN children.’

· ‘Children’s needs are clearly put first in all aspects of Nursery.’

· ‘Great opportunities for parents to be involved in a variety of events and workshops.’

· ‘I cannot express my thanks for everything that has been done for my child.’

What could we do better at Netherton Park Nursery School?

· ‘I don’t think there is anything.’

· ‘Nothing comes to mind.’

· ‘No suggestions at present.,’

· ‘I am happy with everything,’

· ‘Nothing, everyone is fantastic!’

· ‘Nothing, you do an amazing job.’

· ‘There isn’t anything I can fault within the Nursery.’

· ‘There was one incident where my child was bitten and I was sad and angry this happened but it was dealt with and no other issues at ll.’

· ‘We are very harpy with all areas of Nursery.’

· ‘Nothing you’re all fantastic.’

· ‘I honestly can’t think of anything.’

· ‘Nothing, I personally think this Nursery is amazing.’

· ‘I have no negatives as everything you as a Nursery have done in the last 2 years has been amazing.’

· ‘I can’t think of anything, you’re all a wonderful bunch.  I can’t thank you enough for all your care and support.’

· ‘Keep up the good work, what you guys are doing is very impressive.’

· ‘Turn into a Primary School so that my child could continue with the m=amazing learning environment that he has now.’

· ‘I can honestly say absolutely nothing!’

Any other comments?

· ‘I really appreciate the nursery and its staff.  It’s a wonderful setting with genuinely caring staff.’

· ‘Thank you to all the staff for the excellent work you do.’

· ‘A massive than you for all you have done for my child.  I don’t have the words to express how grateful I am.’

· ‘Thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do.’

· ‘My child has had a lovely time at Nursery, thank you for making it so enjoyable for him.’

· ‘I would recommend this Nursery for anyone asking my opinion.  Very well run, amazing staff.’

· ‘Really good nursery and both my boys have done well after attending here.’

· ‘It’s been a privilege to be part of your Nursery.  I thank you for all your care and support that’s been warm and genuine.  It’s so sad to say goodbye for the last time.’

· ‘Keep at it, best school around, always praising here and recommend 1000%.’

· ‘Thank you for taking care of my child and also for organising fun stuff for them to do at Nursery.’

· ‘The parent workshops have been a great way to stay involved and watch our children in their nursery environment, the story sessions too!’

· ‘You guys absolutely smash it!’

· ‘Thank you for everything you have done.,  We would have been lost without Leapfrog.’

· ‘Netherton Park will always be a huge part of our live, we will never forget the care and support we have received as a family and the love and support shown to our child.’

· ‘Netherton Park is a very special place and I am just so very grateful for my child's time here.’

· ‘Thank you for your hard work and dedication it is very much appreciated and our child is very lucky to have experienced all she has under your guidance - once again THANK YOU.’

· ‘We have been blown away by the journey of Leapfrog Nursery.  As parents of a special needs child we are so grateful for all the help, guidance and support you have given us as a family.  THANK YOU.’

Literacy (Early Reading and Writing and Storytelling)

Parent/Carer workshops February/March 2022

Attendnce:

Acorn - 79%

Oak - 64%

What did you find the most useful/interesting?

· “The story writing task - gave good tips to carry on at home with.”

· “How the session was presented - the visual aids.”

· “Seeing what my child is/will be reading and recommended books.”

· “Learning different ways to read and share stories with our children and being able to have the opportunity to practice this with them during the session.”

· “Ideas for how to make our own stories at home.”

· “The different techniques of promoting storytelling eg story maps etc.”

· “Hearing about how children develop with reading and writing.”

· “I’ve never thought of giving them items and asking them to make up a story.”

· “How to approach storytelling and encouraging reading and expression.”

· “Listening to my child’s imagination unfold and watching him put the story together.”

· “How my son really enjoyed telling mommy his very own story.”

Any other comments?

· “Alison was brilliant with the information.”

· “Thank you, I enjoy the activities we get to do with our children at nursery.  I also find the adult groups interesting too.”

· “Lovely to see the children enjoying Literacy and how it’s delivered as it helps our approach too.”

· “Thank you for doing these sessions.”

· “Really good session thank you.”

· “I remember doing this session with my son who is now 6.  He is doing so well in Yr1 with his reading/writing.  His story telling is very imaginative.   Netherton Park Nursery School is amazing at what they do for children.”

· “I look forward to join the next session from you.”

Parent/Carer Survey January 2022

53% of parents/carers completed our survey.  Here are some of the comments received:

What do you feel we do well?

• 'Cater to children's individual personalities and take into account any issues the child maybe having such as separating from parent.

• 'Looking after the children and communicating with parents'

• 'Keeping the children's well being at the heart of learning.'

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• 'Treat the children as individuals and give them chance to experience new things. They get messy play which a lot of parents struggle with at home so it’s nice for them to have a space they can be wild and make mess.'

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• 'Gosh! What DON'T you do well? My child has absolutely thrived at nursery and she loves being there. The staff are all fantastic and the availability of such a range of activities is phenomenal. The children have access to so many choices and varieties in order to achieve and hone their learning both individually and as a collective. The workshops given to parents is wonderful and really allows us to better understand, be involved in and support our children's development.'

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• 'Since my child has been at Netherton Park he has come along very well especially with speech and language and also toilet training and I can’t thank you all enough for this.'

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• 'I really like the setup and believe that the attitude adopted by Netherton Park will best prepare my child for a school setting.'

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• 'I feel like everything they do at Netherton Park Nursery is perfect. With the use of tapestry and the way they run things and also the people that work there it's the best nursery for my child.'

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• 'The parents are well informed and communication between the nursery and the parents is really good.'

All individual comments raised were addressed on an individual basis.

Parent/Carer Survey July 2021

42% of parents/carers completed our survey.  Here are some of the comments received:

What do you feel we do well?

• "Staff always have a smile on their faces and are happy to greet my daughter."

• "Communication is the key skills at this Nursery.  It is second to none."

• "Communicating how our child is gettting on and ascertaining the best approach to engaging so there is consistency and routine."

• "Communication is great, there is always someone available when needed."

• "Netherton Park helps each child to develop at their own pace to suit their individual needs."

• "Make children feel special, valued and like they matter, taking a genuine interest.  I have never felt I've had to worry about my children knowing they are being looked after and safe  Thank you for helping raise our boys to be who they are today."

• "I just want to say thank you for everything you have done, my child is ready for the next chapter of his life."

• "We feel that Netherton Park Nursery School does everything we need for our child very well and to a high standard.  The staff have had a great impact on his learning and development."

• "You create a safe environment for the children and give them confidence to be who they are."

• "You put the child at the centre of everything, staff have energy and enthusiasm for everything they do and have very high standards."

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• "Staff take the time to get to know each child and recognise thier strenghts and weaknesses.  Keep doing what you're doing, I personally don't think there is anything you can improve on. "

• "Your passion and dedication is out of this world.  How you have handled the Covid pandemic is also admiral."

• “I have been so happy with the Nursery and how much of a great job they have done throughout the pandemic.  Everyone has worked so hard.”

   

Parent/Carer Survey February 2021

46% of parents/carers completed our electronic survey.  Here are some of the comments received:

What do you feel we do well?

• 'Great communication, regular updates.  Polite and friendly staff. I know my child is in safe hands. Easily relatable'

• 'The staff know the children really well and care for them like they are their own. My child loves attending and I feel really happy to have chosen Netherton Park.'

• 'The nursery exists for the benefit of its children and they are always at the heart of decision making. There is a genuine care for the children and their families. My child’s practitioners show a genuine interest in her.'

• 'Overall I think the nursery is run really well, key information is communicated promptly and every member of staff is friendly.'

• 'By my child you do everything amazing I can’t think of anything that I’ve not been happy with.'

• 'All staff/ teachers make parents and children feel very welcome and comfortable.'

• 'Lovely friendly members of staff which give me a sense of ease when my child is in their care.'

• 'Absolutely everything it’s the best place for any parent looking to place their child keep up the good work ladies.'

• 'You put the children’s needs first, treat them as individuals and really care about their development. I think the support my two children have needed has been approached as a ‘partnership’ with us as parents, which I think has been really good.  Also found it easy to  discuss areas that we aren’t sure about i.e my child's speech as home felt more developed than it was at nursery, I was able to discuss with Lauren and we were advised that more support was needed at nursery.  I liked this honesty, as it allows us to plan our actions and support at home too.'

• 'There is a comfortable and friendly community at the school, parents are made to feel welcome and part of the school. There is a sort of non-formal relationship between staff and parent which makes it more relaxing and not out of place. Even during COVID and snowy weather conditions the staff went above and beyond for our children which was absolutely incredible and I cannot fault them.'

• 'Very well planned and thought out to play for the children. Especially the outdoor area and connecting with the nature around them which is  essential for a healthy development.'

Any individual comments parents raised were dealt with on a case by case basis. 

Bedtime story session for World book Day

March 2020

"Was great, we really loved getting involved.... Nice hot choc too"

"We had a lovely time!  thank you."

"My son and I loved the session thanks so much."

"Was lovely, thank you :)"

"Was really nice and we enjoyed the story thank you xx"

"Thank you so much for organising.  It was amazing.  She really enjoyed the biscuits and hot chocolate too."

"Thank you so much.  What a lovely session it was!  Well done everyone for making the event run so smoothly."

"Fab session thank you xx"

"It was lovely, you do some lovely things for the children.  Thank you."

"We had a lovely time thank you :)  really great memories made."

"Again a fantastic activity set up and well organised, we loved it!  Thank you for taking the time to organsie this for us and our little ones x"

"We had a lovely time.  We checked to see if there was a shark outside tonight!  ~Thank you"

Literacy (Storytelling) Parent/Carer Stay and Play sessions

March 2020

What did you find the most interesting/useful?

"Good presentation and contents and useful information and sense of reading stories for kids for their development." 

"Verony guided parents in a lovely way."

"It was a wonderful and informative session and I enjoyed attending."

"How simple story telling/writing can improve imagination and skills and lead to wanting to learn more."

"My son telling me a story about aliens and big bad wolf and how wild a 4 year old imagination can be!"

"Very well presented thank you"

"It gave me lots of ideas to do at home with my son to help him further.  It was nice to spend one to one time with him."

"The Tales Toolkit that my daughter chose to aid her storytelling.  I could tell she was familiar with this.  Thank you for taking the time to set up this session with our children, it is so lovely to see them interacting with resources they use when we are not around."

"Quite good to hear different aspects of current teaching methods."

"Seeing how the children tell stories at Nursery and to be able to do some at home.  Ideas for when they aren’t so confident at telling stories was useful.”
 

“All the ideas for creating stories with my child, and knowing how valuable books are.”
 

“I like the idea of the Tales Toolkit, I will try to replicate similar at home.”
 

“Different ways to tell stories.  Lots of things I will be taking away.”
 

“I’m amazed at my granddaughters storytelling skills.”
 

“The toolkit on steps for a story.”
 

 “How to help her plan a story at home. “
 

“Learning how to support my child with telling his own stories.”

“How much a simple story can be changed by changing one thing.”
 

“Verony guided parents in a lovely way to interact with their children.”
 

"Seeing how the children tell stories at Nursery and to be able to do some at home.  Ideas for when they aren’t so confident at telling stories was useful.”
 

“All the ideas for creating stories with my child, and knowing how valuable books are.”
 

“I like the idea of the Tales Toolkit, I will try to replicate similar at home.”

“Different ways to tell stories.  Lots of things I will be taking away.”

“I’m amazed at my granddaughters storytelling skills.”
 

“The toolkit on steps for a story.”
 

“How to help her plan a story at home. “
 

“Learning how to support my child with telling his own stories.”
 

“How much a simple story can be changed by changing one thing.”

“Verony guided parents in a lovely way to interact with their children.”

First Aid sessions for parents and carers

12th February 2020

"I feel confident that I could at least have a go if someone needed help now."

"I loved the practical element and being able to use the dummies/other people to practice.  The trainer was excellent.  Thank you."

"Doing the practical part for practice/first hand experience of what to do.  Repetitive learning to help remember." 

"There was a lot of information that was well explained."

"Clarity and simplicity of the training gave me confidence if ever I was in a position where I needed to use the knowledge."

"It was a really useful refresh on things I had forgotten from my previous first aid course."

"I enjoyed doing it especially as it could happen anytime."

"I mainly wanted to learn about CPR and what to do if someone chokes.  Both of which (and more!) was covered."

"Very informative especially with the difference between adults and children."

"Useful knowing what to do if anything happens to my daughter, as I had only done adult first aid before."

"Enjoyed the delivery and hearing real life examples.  Delivered with a sense of humour which made the group situation feel more comfortable."

Brunch with Santa

Saturday 7th December 2019

"We absolutely loved it again this yet.  Thank you so much to each and every one of the staff for all of the time and effort that goes in to making this such a special day for the children and families.  There really is nowhere like Netherton Park Nursery.... you guys are absolutely the best!"

"My son had a fabulous time with nanny and grandad"  Thank you for hosting such a lovely event."

"Thank you to everyone for hosting such a wonderful morning we all had a wonderful time, each and every one of you put so much time and effort into creating a wonderful Christmas grotto."

"Just amazing, we all had such a lovely time, all the staff make you feel so welcome, thank you."

"Thank you to all you are appreciated in all you do."

Physical Development Stay and Play sessions November 2019

What did you find most interesting/useful?

"Great session and good to know how the school delivers not only educational skills but life skills too."

"Lots of information regarding muscle control and what it involves.  Fantastic sessions, always really useful and informative."

"It was useful to find out about methods we can use at home to help strengthen his muscles."

"We really enjoyed the session today and the practical element was great to get the children involved."

"It was nice that it got us on our feet!"

"The session was great and really showcased what you do here."

Parent Consultations Autumn 2019

"I am so happy with how my daughter is improving at home and at Nursery.  Thank you Lena and Bakhthar for everything you do for her."

"We are extremely happy with our sons progress.  He comes home every day and can always tell us about new things he has learnt.  Everyone is supportive and clearly scaffold his learning and ensure he achieves.  We cant praise the staff enough.  Thank you."

"My son really seems to enjoy nursery and doing activities with Lauren.  Thank you to all the staff for making his time here enjoyable."

"All the staff are amazing and make a huge contribution to our daughter's life, and for that we are so grateful - thank you!"

"I am very pleased with how my daughter has settled in.  She is very happy and enjoys it so much.  I love how her confidence has grown.  She has definitely opened up more and uses lots of new vocabulary."

"I had a lovely conversation with the staff about my daughter and gained ideas on how I can support her at home especially with her confidence."