About Us
Our Childcare Centre is located at The Aberdeen Science and Energy Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. The nursery has a modern and highly attractive environment, it is designed, decorated, furnished and equipped to the highest standards. We are confident we offer the most child friendly facilities in this region.
The Bridges Partnership LLP is fully registered with the Care Inspectorate and works in Partnership with Aberdeen City Council. We have been Safety checked by these Authorities, the Fire Brigade and the Health and Safety executive. Whilst in our care, children and staff are fully insured. Details can be seen on Nursery Notice boards. The Bridges Partnership LLP is an equal opportunities employer.
At “The Bridges” we know that leaving your child in the care of others can be a daunting thought. Choosing the best childcare for your family is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. That’s why, at our Centre, we want to make it as easy and stress free for you as possible.
Early years facilities offer advantages for both parents and children. For the parent and carers there can be no doubt that a “little free time” can add to the quality of life. In some circumstances it may be essential, as is the case with working families. However, another more important element of nursery education, is to benefit the child and herein lies the ethos and objectives of The Bridges Nursery.
With this as our goal, we intend to continuously develop The Bridges philosophy. In turn this will encourage our children to develop skills in an environment specifically created to provide them with the opportunity to do so.
Shapes, colours, layout, sunlight and space all play a part in creating the ideal environment where a child can investigate situations in the company of others of equal age/stage and experience. We do not adopt a “school room” approach, as we believe that children learn through play.
There is a need, in nursery education, to beware of “taking over” from children. They must be free to experiment with and explore new materials and situations and not be constrained by adults “showing them how”. It is therefore important that we see ourselves, not in a supervisory capacity, but as helpers in the children’s learning pattern.
With this in mind, our specially trained staff provide a high level of care on an individual basis.
Why chose Bridges – parent comments
‘Every single person who has looked after my child has done so with genuine care. She has always been encouraged to try new things and to do her best. We are so proud of her. Today I am taking home a happy, energetic, smart and confident little girl, and you have all played a huge part in her being so happy and confident.’
‘All the teachers contribute significantly to my child’s growth and curiosity. Thank you for the affection, care and support you have shown to our child.’
‘I would just like to let you know that I am thoroughly delighted with the care that both my children receive. My son has been upstairs in the 0-2 room since April and I am really impressed by the level of care given to him, and also by the great procedures that are in place. The staff really are a credit to the nursery and really give me peace of mind that they are well cared for. My son settled in amazingly well and I can only put that down to the experience and care given by all the staff. My daughter has been there a few weeks now and so far, she is getting on great too.’
Our visions, values and aims.
At The Bridges, we encourage all our children in a holistic approach to experience a nurturing and stimulating learning environment with high quality interactions, experiences, and spaces. Through play, relationships and responsive care from our staff we ensure rights of the child are promoted and the children’s individual wellbeing is respected from the use of effective personal planning to develop at their own pace and prepare them to move forward in their learning journey.
Values
Quality – We ensure that children and parent/carers receive the highest standard of care. Staff are well trained and supported in their roles. We continuously reflect on our practice, to implement positive improvements across the centre.
Nurturing – Parents are confident that their children are safe, secure and cared for, through strong relationships with our team. Our staff are valued and encouraged to develop their qualifications and skills in order to contribute to the success of the centre.
Partnerships – We are continually striving for strong partnerships with our parents, children, staff and visiting professionals, ensuring that these relationships initiate positive change within our centre.
Our Aims
- To provide a safe and stimulating environment in which children feel happy and secure and where learning is achieved through play experiences and meeting the needs of each individual child.
- To provide every child with a nutritionally balanced diet and an opportunity to engage in regular physical activity, to develop their health, growth and well-being.
- To establish partnerships with parents, by effectively sharing information on children’s experiences and learning, respecting their role as key educators, and building on this to support the children to achieve their maximum potential.
- To provide an environment where equal opportunities for all, takes place regardless of gender, race, culture or religion.
- To establish opportunities for staff development, including internal training and to promote access to education as a lifelong process promoting an ethos of trust and teamwork within the nursery. To ensure that staff are involved in continuous evaluation and discussion of their work, using qualitative performance indicators.
- To promote the welfare of children through understanding, kindness and tolerance of others, nurturing self-confidence, self-esteem and encouraging independence.
- To provide a smooth transition for children moving on to school. This will involve consulting with schools and providing opportunities for children to interlink.
Confidentiality is a key issue at The Bridges. Parents, staff and others require to be confident regarding the information they share with us. This maintains respect, dignity and privacy for all users. In furthering these aims and in seeking to ensure accuracy in the recording of events, we reserve the right, without further notice, to make a formal electronic recording of all telephone or other conversations to and from the nursery premises.
All our staff wear badges, which show their name and position. Staff photographs and job titles are also displayed on a Notice Board near the entrance.
