THE SEESAWS WAY
We like to think of Seesaws as an extension to the family providing care, education, and an environment similar to that of home. We pride ourselves on having the most dedicated and experienced team.
The rooms in our nurseries have been thoughtfully put together with your child in mind. Children are cared for in small family groups according to their age which helps them to feel secure and gain confidence in being away from home.
Our Aims
Here at Seesaws, we view our role as the pivotal link between early childhood and young adulthood. We pride ourselves on preparing all children to take an active, responsible part in the world around them, setting them up in life so they are content with themselves and their culture, whilst also being aware and appreciative of the great diversity around them.
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Seesaws Day Nurseries was founded upon family and community values. We believe in ensuring that all those that are part of the Seesaws family feel valued and nurtured to enable them to reach their full potential. We place the child at the heart of everything we do. Happiness is the way to learn!
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See our aims below.
Our Qualified teams
Our staff are qualified NNEB/NVQ3 or equivalent and their commitment to excellence is recognised by our OFSTED reports.
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We run an excellent training scheme for staff, which is nationally recognised as setting high standards of Child Care Training at NVQ's Level 2 and 3 through CACHE.
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At each nursery, we provide a balance of staff with different experiences, ages, and cultural backgrounds. Staff encourage children to celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive policy.
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All our staff hold Food Hygiene Certificates and Paediatric First Aid Certificates and many are trained in Special Needs, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety, and Child Protection, with all being encouraged to attend regular courses to update themselves on current issues. ​​
FOOD AND DIET
We are committed to providing all children with a well balanced and nutritious diet. We provide 3 wholesome meals everyday, and provide healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day. ​ ​
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We believe in instilling a healthy attitude to food and cooking. This means we encourage all children to get involved in the food-making process when possible, such as making their own pizzas, taste-testing different fruits and vegetables, and baking healthy desserts.
All food is prepared under the strictest of hygiene conditions; all of our nurseries and clubs are registered as food-handling departments with the local environmental health department and are subject to regular inspections. We employ experienced cooks who hold appropriate Food Hygiene Certificates and are used to providing for the dietary needs of young children.
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All our staff hold Food Hygiene Certificates and are carefully instructed in cleaning and hygiene rules. ​​
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We follow careful procedures to ensure dietary needs and preferences are catered for, including the use of food colour coded feeding equipment and utensils, and separate food preparation areas. If extra measures are needed, we work closely with parents, carers and healthcare professionals.​​​​​
FAmly App
At Seesaws we use Famly, a digital platform that provides an all-in-one solution for communication, learning journals, and invoicing.
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Parents are able to use Famly anywhere across all devices, free of charge.
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Using Famly means parents can:
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Keep up with their child's learning and development through their online learning journal.
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Report sick days and holiday to the nursery with one click.
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See photos and videos of their children's day in the newsfeed.
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Get status updates and receive important reminders.
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View their child's sessions and invoices.
Intergenerational Programme
In the Autumn of 2019 Seesaws started our Intergenerational Programme within the local communities.
As part of our Intergenerational Programme, our nurseries have close links with local care homes. The children, residents and staff get together regularly to share a variety of experiences such as arts and craft sessions, music and movement activities, exercise groups and to celebrate festivals together.
We also enjoy doing regular day-to-day activities together, such as having lunch and simply spending time together.
We've noticed huge differences in our children and the care home residents since starting our programme.
Sun Safe
​​​​​Seesaws are proud to have the Sun Safe Nursery status.
We work alongside www.skicin.org to ensure children in our care stay safe in the sun and have sufficient knowledge of sun safety.​
