Canterbury Nursery School

The Beehive 

The Beehive is a bespoke, sensory environment consisting of two joined classrooms. It is home to staff trained to support children with physical and medical needs as well those with complex learning needs, including social communication delay. The Beehive supports children aged between two and five.    

The two classrooms are joined by a small gate that children can open independently. Both rooms have access to outdoors and follow a curriculum that is child led. Children’s individual needs and interests are carefully planned for.   

External Professionals

Where appropriate, Beehive staff work closely with external professionals to seek advice and guidance. The Hearing and Visual Impairment Teams visit frequently and provide next steps and resources to support children’s development. Staff also work closely with Occupational Therapy, Physios and the Physical and Medical Team when needed.

Developmental Journals

Children in the Beehive are usually tracked using the Early Years Developmental Journal. This provides a small steps approach and ensures that progress is always celebrated and planned for.

Additional Paperwork

All children within the Beehive have a My Way to a Good Day Document. This summarises all advice and strategies from professionals and staff to ensure that every child’s needs are met by all members of staff.

Children may also have a risk assessment, Health Care Plan or Moving and Handling Plan where needed.