Kindred Westcliff Nursery and Pre-School

Building positive relationships with families is at the heart of everything we do. From regular daily conversations and Satchel updates to family events throughout the year, we create opportunities for families to feel involved in nursery life.

We host events including Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, graduation ceremonies, stay-and-play sessions, open days and a picnic for our new starters. These opportunities help families get to know our team, meet other parents and become part of our nursery community before their child's journey begins.

We also encourage parents to share their own experiences and professions with the children, helping to enrich learning and strengthen our partnership with families. Parents from the police, fire and ambulance services have visited the nursery to talk about their roles and introduce children to emergency service vehicles, giving them exciting real-world experiences and helping them learn more about the people who support their local community.

We work closely with local schools to help children feel confident and excited about starting Reception. Teachers regularly visit the nursery, bringing photographs and information about school life for children to explore and discuss.

Children have opportunities to engage in role-play experiences based on school environments, including a school-themed home corner and exploring school uniforms. We also share information and guidance with families through our parent newsfeed, helping parents understand how they can support their child's transition at home.

Our approach focuses on developing independence, confidence and the skills children need for their next stage of learning, while maintaining strong communication with local schools to ensure a smooth transition.

We believe children learn best when they can connect their experiences at nursery with the world around them. Throughout the year, children enjoy visits to local parks and shops, including trips to the local Tesco to buy ingredients for cooking activities, helping to bring learning to life through real-world experiences.

We are also proud to play an active role in our local community. Children, families and educators regularly come together to support a variety of charitable causes, including half marathon fundraising efforts, harvest and food bank collections for local families in need. Throughout the year, we host activities such as bake sales, guess how many sweets are in the jar competitions and fun fundraising challenges, including our popular Sponge the Practitioner event. Families are encouraged to get involved, helping children understand the importance of kindness, generosity and supporting others.

These experiences help children develop a sense of belonging within their community while encouraging them to make a positive difference to the people around them.

We work closely with a range of local services and support networks to help children and families access additional guidance when needed. We have strong links with the Local Authority and regularly access training and support opportunities, including SEND advice, behaviour management training and Makaton training to help better support children.

Our team also works with external professionals and support services, including Talking Tots, a service that supports children's speech, language and communication development and helps families access additional support beyond the nursery environment where appropriate. We welcome opportunities to meet with local professionals and can help arrange meetings within the nursery to ensure children and families receive the support they need.

At Kindred Westcliff, we pride ourselves on creating a genuine family feel where children, families and educators build strong, lasting relationships.

Family Feel

Many of our families return to us with younger siblings, creating a real sense of continuity and community throughout the nursery. We take the time to get to know every child and family, helping everyone feel welcomed, valued and supported from the moment they join us.

Long-Standing Team

We are proud of our experienced and dedicated team, with many educators having been part of our nursery team for a number of years. Abi has been with the nursery for over 16 years, while our Deputy Manager, Gemma, has been part of the team for more than 10 years. With low staff turnover and familiar faces throughout the nursery, children and families build trusted relationships with the same educators throughout their early years journey, creating the warm, welcoming and community-focused environment that Westcliff is known for.