Community Involvement
Our nurseries values community involvement and recognizes the importance of giving back to the community. We actively encourage and support our students, staff, and families to engage in various community initiatives and programs
Getting involve with local community
Police Partnership
Safety is paramount at our nursery, but learning about it
can also be fun! We regularly welcome visits from our local police department,
turning educational moments into exciting adventures for the children. These
visits not only teach important safety lessons but also create memorable
experiences that inspire our young learners.
Care Home Partnership
Our nurseries are proud to collaborate with a local retirement home, enriching the lives of both our nursery children and the elderly residents. Through regular visits, our children participate in diverse activities, fostering empathy, compassion, and social skills. This intergenerational program not only benefits our children’s development but also brings joy and companionship to the residents, creating meaningful connections across generations. Additionally, we extend our warm invitation to care home residents to join us at the nursery, where they can engage in interactive sessions and share enriching experiences with our children.
Visits To Local Library
As part of our nurseries’ commitment to community involvement, we arrange regular visits to the local library. These outings give children the opportunity to explore books, enjoy storytelling sessions, and develop a love for reading, while also fostering a strong connection to our local community. We believe these experiences enrich language and literacy skills and nurture a sense of belonging and curiosity about the world around them.
Mini First Aid Sessions
We offer regular Mini First Aid sessions for our children in partnership with Gem Compliance. These sessions introduce essential first aid skills in a fun and age-appropriate way, helping children build confidence and awareness of safety. This partnership ensures that our children receive valuable learning experiences that contribute to their wellbeing and safety.
Participating in Better Start Bradford
We’re proud to be part of the Better Start Bradford initiative, supporting early childhood development with enriching programs for families in our community.
How we support families in our communities
- Food bank available in our nurseries. We believe that it is important to help those in need.
- We provide free meals for children on 15 hours funded places
- Fundraising for local and national charities
- We support families in need through financial difficulty by providing children things they need.
- We deliver hamper boxes with food or clothes to these in need.
- Fundraising for local and national charities
- Encouraging Participation in Family Hub Activities Organized by Bradford Council. We encourage all families to participate in the activities provided by Bradford Council’s Family Hub. These programs offer valuable opportunities for family connection, community engagement, and support. We believe in fostering a strong community and welcome families to join in creating shared experiences and lasting memories.
- Coffee Mornings with the Early Help Coordinator
- We are committed to supporting families by providing valuable information on accessing Early Help Services.
Staff Well-being.
How we support our team
At Sherwood Green Nursery, supporting our team is a top priority. We provide various forms of assistance and recognition to ensure our staff’s well-being and professional development:
Sherwood Green Staff Wellbeing Programme
At Sherwood Green, our Staff Wellbeing Programme is thoughtfully designed to foster a supportive, balanced, and motivating environment. Key elements of our programme include:
- Star of the Month recognition
- Small Treats to show appreciation
- Vouchers as rewards for outstanding contributions
- Free Meals for staff
- Annual Awards to honour excellence
- Regular Supervisions to ensure continuous support
- Open-Door Policy for open communication
- Team Spirit Initiatives to strengthen camaraderie
- Commitment to Work-Life Balance
- Staff Suggestion Box for feedback and new ideas
- Wellbeing Questionnaires Regular questionnaires are distributed to staff to gather feedback and assess overall wellbeing
- Birthday Day Off Day off on their birthday, adding to the benefits and appreciation provided to the team
- Loyalty Bonuses Loyalty bonuses, providing additional rewards for long-term commitment and dedication
Our commitment to these initiatives ensures that every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered in their role.