Caring and supportive!

“They have provided the absolute best support and care for my son and for me. They go above and beyond every single time. The staff are just so lovely, friendly, professional, very skilled, approachable, and extremely caring. They will put your child and your child's need first. I have absolutely nothing but praise for them all. Such a wonderful outdoor space, and so many brilliant activities the children love. We received in depth regular progress reports and they would regularly liaise with other health care professionals, such as speech and language teams etc. I would recommend this nursery 100%, it is the best care possible for your children.”
“Both my children have attended Cleverclogs, and I couldn’t wish for a better nursery/preschool. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are just wonderful and so great with the children and parents. The children get to do so many lovely activities, and we have so many keepsakes from their time at Cleverclogs. I will miss the staff greatly when my little boy starts school.”
“Our daughter has been with the nursery for a year and a half now. She absolutely loves going to Cleverclogs and seeing all the wonderful staff. I can tell it’s more of a home from home experience.”
“The staff treat all the children as their own along with helping them develop and evolve into the little people they are becoming.”
“They do lots of different activities and I love our daughter coming home with paintings and gifts she’s helped make (we especially loved the Christmas decorations).”
“We can’t praise the nursery enough for all the hard work they put in every single day to make sure our daughter and all the children are cared for and have a fun time. Thank you.”
“My son has been attending Cleverclogs for a year now and he loves it. Knowing he is happy and safe gives me peace of mind each day. The staff are caring and engaging with the children and know them each individually. The garden is an amazingly big space and my little one loves to explore whenever he can. Really lovely nursery and have recommended it to other parents looking for a nursery in the local area.”
“I think the fact our son sometimes clings to the door frame, not wanting to leave when we come to pick him up, just speaks volumes about Cleverclogs! He had attended for the last nine months and we have been so impressed with what we’ve seen. The staff are brilliant and you can tell they really care about the children. They do some lovely activities and have lots of things for the children to do/play with. The garden is fabulous too, especially with the addition of the vegetable patch. Really lovely, kind and caring nursery.”
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About CleverClogs Longwater

CleverClogs Longwater Nursery and Pre-School is situated at 441 Dereham Road New Costessey Norwich NR5 0SG and has easy access to the A47, the hospital and University. We provide childcare for children from 3 months to school age, Monday to Friday between 7.45am and 6pm all year round, closing only for bank holidays.

We understand that finding the right childcare can be a very emotional decision for any parent or carer, and we are happy to show you around our nursery and do our absolute best to suit your needs.

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Our set up at CleverClogs Longwater

Hedgehogs CleverClogs

Hedgehogs

A specialist room for up to 15 children aged 3 months to 18 months

Our staff are highly qualified and experienced in childcare with a dedication to provide children with the best start to their learning and development journey.

Our room incorporates an activity area, messy/ food area and a sleep room. Our priority is to ensure your child feels safe, secure and happy, ready to participate in daily activities that will enhance their learning and development.

At this early age, the specific needs of each child is recognised and managed within a very flexible structure. Every effort is made to create an environment of comfort and individual attention. Weather allowing, we take the babies outside every day, and we ensure that there is ample opportunity for socialising with other children in the nursery.

We complete a thorough settling in process which allows us to gain an understanding of your child’s routines and needs to provide a home from home environment. We also provide parents with two way communication through iconnect which informs you of your child’s nappy changes, food and milk intake, sleeps, and activities participated in.

Owls

For up to 15 children aged 13 months to 2 1/2 years

The children within this room are supported by qualified staff to socialise, explore and learn. Children will be motivated to participate in craft, construction, messy and imaginative play and the layout provides the children with opportunity for freedom of choice activities. Children have free-flow access to the outside area providing opportunities for a wide range of experiences.

Our staff carry out weekly planning based on your children’s individual interests and next steps, and constantly monitor your child’s learning and development.

We provide children with beds with individual sheets and blankets to have a rest or sleep as required. We complete daily diary sheets for every child to record their food, nappies and sleep times.

Squirrels

For up to 21 children aged 2 to 3 1/2 years

Staff within this room work to support children in making relationships with their peers, developing self-help skills whilst providing enriched activities. Children will be motivated to participate in craft, construction, messy and imaginative play and the layout provides the children with opportunity for freedom of choice activities. Children have access to the garden where they are given the opportunity to socialize with the older children.

Staff carry out weekly planning based on your children’s individual interests and next steps, and constantly monitor your child’s learning and development completing two year old development checks as required.

Children participate in short circle time activities and are beginning to look at different letters and numbers. This room has a separate area for small group focus activities and provides the children with a separate area if they still require a short nap after lunch. Staff provide a board which tells parents what the children have been learning about today, any sleep times and what they have eaten.

Deers and Foxes

Deers room for up to 24 pre-school children aged 3 to 5 years
Foxes room for up to 22 pre-school children aged 3 to 5 years

Staff are employed for their knowledge and experience of working within a pre-school environment, providing a range of activities to continue to build upon their previous experiences.

Our pre-school rooms develop children’s independence and social skills, giving them opportunities from role play to mark marking. Staff support children to begin to work towards the early learning goals through play and a high level of adult input making the foundations that your child will need when start their educational journey. Staff focus on opportunities for sustained shared thinking along with promoting logical thinking by encouraging children to join in group times, problem solving, messy play, group games, construction and imaginative play. Staff focus on letters and sounds activities along with early writing skills.

Planning is completed on a two weekly planning implemented based on the children’s individual next steps and staff support all children to learn and develop to reach their full potential.

CleverClogs Longwater Key Personnel

Charlotte Goddard
Manager

Click here for The role of Key Personnel and Settling-In policy

CleverClogs Longwater Curriculum

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is embedded throughout the nursery. Practitioners complete planning based on children’s individual interests and next steps. We provide a balance of child initiated and adult led activities, these activities cover all 3 areas of the characteristics of effective learning.

There are 7 areas of learning these are split between prime areas of learning and specific areas of learning.

The three prime areas (below) of learning reflect the key skills and capabilities all children need to develop and learn effectively, and become ready for school.

  • Communication and Language
  • Physical Development
  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

The four specific areas below build upon the three prime areas, these are learned through play and exploration, both indoors and outdoors.

  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the World
  • Expressive Arts and Design

Your child’s key worker will document your child’s learning using iConnect.

iConnect is an online development journal where staff compile observations, your child’s art work and photographs of them carrying out activities. These are accessible to parents at all times through a safe login and provide an opportunity for you to contribute and support your child’s learning at home. This journal will also go with your child as it transitions through the rooms.

Click here for more information about our curriculum in our Learning and Development Policy