About Us
Farthing Wood is a friendly day nursery situated in the centre of Skircoat Green, near to the Copley site for Lloyd's Banking group and the general Hospital. The nursery is a family business owned by Claire Westwood and Emma Hand, whom are both qualified nursery practitioners with families of their own. The setting is managed by Adele Carney who is fully qualified.
Farthing Wood Nursery prides itself on the quality and consistency of care they provide. Each child in the setting will start a learning journey of their own with time with their key person will provide a safe, secure and supported environment to ensure each child benefits from their time at nursery.
We acknowledge that children's childhood experiences are crucial and assist them in their future transition through life and qualified staff are positive role models to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. We offer full and part-time places, also offering 2, 3 & 4 year old funding places. Our staff are friendly, enthusiastic, caring professional and are all trained in the Early Years Foundation stage framework.
Claire
As joint owner of Farthing Wood Nursery with Emma, I am a qualified early years practitioner with 20+ years experience and a mum of 2. I am also Nursery chef and try hard to incorporate various dietary requirements whilst embracing healthy eating. I also work with the children each day enjoying activities enabling me to provide a holistic feel to nursery life. Providing an exceptional care, fun, educational and safe environment is central to our vision for the Nursery, which we have had from day one.
We pride ourselves being a close family run nursery where children, staff and parents are always made to feel welcome and part of life at Farthing Wood.
Emma
My sister Claire and I have been proprietors of Farthing Wood Nursery for nearly 20 years and previously gaining several years experience working as an early years practitioner in various settings. I take on many roles within the Nursery spending most of my time working with the children and supporting their social, emotional and developmental needs in order to give them the best start possible.
I am a mother myself of 2, both of which benefited from the experience of an enhanced caring environment with a real 'home from home' feel in their formative years, which we feel strongly should be provided to all of our families and children alike.
Adele
Adele is the manager here at Farthing Wood and has been with us since
2007 where she began as an apprentice. Adele was then promoted to manager in
2012. She is currently qualified to Level 4 in Early Years. She has gained a breadth of experience and knowledge through various additional courses over the years.
Adele updates her knowledge annually and is the Designated Safeguarding
Officer and SEND Co-ordinator.
Adele is a mother to one little boy. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new places and trips out with her son. She also has a passion for sport, football and darts being the main two.
“I am extremely passionate about providing the best care and education through a happy, caring and stimulating
environment where children feel safe, secure and loved.”
Staff
Each child has their own key person who helps them settle into nursery, feel at home and to ensure they learn and grow within nursery. Over 90% of staff hold a minimum of level 3 qualification. All staff are trained in Paediatric first aid and safeguarding
children.
Our dedicated management team works closely with our highly skilled staff to provide the most rewarding experience for all children. Our staff – including management – continually look at developing their knowledge and skills.
Parents as Partners
We are extremely passionate about making the journey throughout nursery as smooth as possible for our parents, and forming strong relationships with them.
We actively encourage parents to be part of their child’s journey through regular talks, daily updates, newsletters, feedback forms etc.
Meals
Farthing Wood provides children with a healthy, balanced and nutritional menu. All food is prepared fresh, onsite by our chef and coproprietor – Claire.
Menus are well thought out and dietary and cultural requirements are catered for. The menu works on a 4-week rotational basis.
