Special Educational Needs
(SEN)
The Olive Tree Nursery believes that all children have the right to receive and enjoy integrated childcare and other community/ family services. We feel that it is a positive experience to be able to share the same opportunities and will work with parents to ensure this happens.
"Leaders and staff show a consistent commitment to inclusion across the nursery. They run a robust monitoring system and use their secure knowledge and detailed understanding of each child to plan individualised support. Leaders hold regular discussions with parents, carers and other professionals. This enables staff to implement timely and targeted interventions within the provision so that children achieve their next steps in learning alongside their peers. For example, staff take opportunities as they arise through play to model 'my turn, your turn' in order to specifically support children's social communication and shared attention with an adult. Leaders and staff create an accessible, adaptable environment that strengthens every child's sense of belonging. They act quickly to remove barriers to learning and ensure children can take part confidently. Staff adapt their teaching skilfully, responding to children's differing needs and using visual prompts, signs and gestures to support and deepen children's understanding consistently. Leaders provide staff with access to high-quality training. This helps them deliver individualised, targeted teaching and supports their development of confidence and expertise. Leaders use pupil premium and individual special educational needs and/or disabilities funding effectively. They provide targeted resources and enriching experiences that help vulnerable children thrive." Extract from our Ofsted report, June 2026
Our SENCo
Michelle
Special Educational Needs and Disability
The Olive Tree Nursery believes that all children have the right to receive and enjoy integrated childcare and other community/ family services. We feel that it is a positive experience to be able to share the same opportunities and will work with parents to ensure this happens.
The Olive Tree Nursery has extensive knowledge and experience in supporting children and families who may require additional support, We have previously cared for children with complex behavioural concerns such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
We currently support children with speech and language difficulties and children with different medical conditions which have affected their speech, physical development and everyday care. We pride ourselves on providing a calm, stimulating and individual experience in order for the children to thrive and meet their full potential. We have a rigorous assessment process which allows all children to receive the care they require.
If parents have any concerns about their children they are encouraged to speak to a member of the SENDCo team who can then assess the child and make any relevant referrals to outside agencies. We work closely with parents and carers to ensure their children get all the support they need.
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Gifted And Talented
The Gifted and Talented policy was introduced to define children who have developed one or more skill at a level significantly higher than those of their peers or for those with the potential to do so.
Gifted children have a distinct ability to excel in one or more areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Talented children are those who excel in their practical skills, such as sport, art and creative development.
The Olive Tree Nursery provides greater challenges for children who are gifted and talented, We ensure we provide a variety of activities to encourage a child's learning and development, Activities are designed to nurture and rippen a child's learning behaviour. Some examples of these activities are:
Adding and subtracting numbers.
Answering 'how' and 'why' questions about their experiences.
Working as part of a group and understanding rules.
Handling tools correctly and effectively.
Simple reading skills
Observe animals and plants, talk about changes and why some things occure
Using media and materials in their own original way.