A nursery that specialises in communication is showing the way to developing good practice that responds to each child's needs, writes Annette Rawstrone
Children, whatever their ability, thrive on stimuli that excite all their senses. That's why Bognor Regis Nursery School in West Sussex places a great emphasis on creating an environment that inspires children to communicate.
The nursery caters for 176 children part-time. More than 30 per cent of them have difficulty with spoken language and listening skills. Two-thirds of the children must apply for places, while a third have been referred to the nursery by outside agencies. The staff team consists of five teachers, three nursery nurses, two classroom assistants, and support assistants, the number depending on children's specific needs.
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