Inspiring Success

School readiness means each child enters school ready to engage in and benefit from the learning experiences there that will best promote the child's success. Preparing children for school is therefore a really important part of any child’s early education, as it means that once they reach school age they will have more opportunities for building skills and knowledge. There will be gaps in readiness between different children, but we work with all children in our care individually, ensuring they have all of the support necessary to achieve to the best of their own ability.

We have many years of experience of working with children with existing and emerging additional needs. Whether from a disability, developmental delay, or disorder and communication issues, our staff are able to assist children and families with support and guidance so all children can thrive in their early education. Under the observation and assessment of our highly-trained staff, it may be that additional needs come to light while your child is in our care. If this is the case, we will be able to help you access diagnosis and effective support, which is vital in improving long term outcomes.

We consistently stay up to date with the latest developments in early education and childcare best practice through our networks and involvement in local and national initiatives. Through our own constant learning, we are able to ensure that the early education your child receives at a Derwent Stepping Stones nursery is always to a high standard and your child has the best opportunities as we prepare children for school. We are currently part of TALK Derby, a Government-funded project to help local children develop the speech, language and communication skills they need to succeed in life.