Our teams at @monkeypuzzlewestnorwood & @monkeypuzzle_streathamcommon completed their Paediatric First Aid training this weekend, delivered by Astrid from @tigerlilytraining, further strengthening their knowledge, confidence and preparedness when responding to emergencies involving babies and young children.

As part of our ongoing investment in our people, we also continue to support professional development through the National College training platform, covering key areas including Early Years Practice, Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Food Safety. This month alone, the team across both our branches have completed over eight hours of additional learning.

By continually investing in training and development, we help ensure children benefit from a safe, supportive and well-prepared environment every day.

Swipe through for a few snapshots from the training session.

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Last week, our children enjoyed a wonderful visit from @mangotreekids and The Jolly Djembe Club, bringing together music, storytelling, culture and exploration in a truly memorable experience.

From listening to African stories and discovering books that celebrate diversity, to exploring different cultural artefacts and joining in with drumming and rhythm activities, the children were encouraged to learn about the world around them through curiosity and play.

These experiences help children develop confidence, communication skills, respect for others and an understanding that every person, family and culture has a story worth celebrating.

At Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common, creating opportunities for children to explore different cultures and perspectives is an important part of how we live our G.R.A.I.N.S values, particularly Respect, Aspiration and Growth Mindset.

A huge thank you to Catherine and the Mangotree Kids team for inspiring such thoughtful conversations, joyful learning and lots of drumming fun 💛

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We wanted to share a closer look at what Ofsted said about our nursery at Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common 💛

Across all 6 areas inspected, our nursery achieved Ofsted Standards Met - with inspectors recognising the warm, nurturing and engaging environment our team create for children every day.

From children building confidence and positive relationships, to active learning through play and exploration, the report reflects so much of what we believe early years education should be.

We were especially proud to see recognition of:
✨ our caring and supportive team
✨ strong partnerships with families
✨ children’s wellbeing and emotional security
✨ learning environments that encourage curiosity and development
✨ leadership focused on continual growth and improvement

These outcomes sit at the heart of our G.R.A.I.N.S values and our commitment to helping every child feel happy, safe and supported from the very start.

Thank you to our wonderful families for your continued trust and support 💛

👉🏼 Swipe through to read some of the inspector feedback
📩 Book a tour to explore our nursery and meet the team
🔗 Read the full Ofsted report, linked in the bio.

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We’re proud to share that Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common achieved Ofsted Standards Met across all 6 areas inspected 💛

For families looking for childcare, we know choosing a nursery is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This report reflects the warm, nurturing and supportive environment our team work hard to create every single day.

Inspectors recognised the positive relationships children build with staff and peers, the caring support that helps children feel emotionally secure and confident, and the engaging learning experiences created through play and exploration - all part of our G.R.A.I.N.S approach to helping children grow with confidence.

We were especially proud to see the positive feedback about our partnerships with families, with parents recognised for the support and open communication they receive regarding their children’s wellbeing and learning.

Thank you to our incredible team and all of our families for your continued trust, support and encouragement. We truly value being part of your children’s early years journey.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹.

👆🏽 Read the full Ofsted report linked in the bio.
📩 Book a tour and come explore our nursery.

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