Why Fennies
We understand that choosing the right place for your child‘s early education is a huge decision for you and your family. The below provides a quick overview of why we’re a leading Early Years provider:
Fennies Curriculum & Pedagogy
At Fennies, we do more than just teach children; we inspire them to reach new heights. Led by an expert education team, our curriculum and methodology are formulated to focus on what children do best and build upon it.
Our experiences are designed to engage and challenge young minds so that they develop a lifelong love for learning. Through engaging in STEM, ART, and PE sessions and exposure to languages, children are introduced to new ideas, concepts, and vocabulary that stretches them both physically and cognitively.
Our team of specialists regularly visits our nurseries to inspire staff teams, model activities, and introduce innovative approaches to learning, ensuring activities are tailored to suit the diverse learning styles and interests of every child. Fennies methodology goes beyond the ordinary, nurturing curious minds and a passion for exploration and discovery.
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Indoor & Outdoor Environments
Each of our nursery settings boasts bright and spacious environments with the highest standard of resources and facilities, both inside and out, to nurture young minds. We partner with Gompels to source high-quality materials that inspire and engage children. Each nursery is allocated their own budget, ensuring the freedom to purchase resources tailored to the unique interests and needs of the children.
All toys and equipment in our nurseries are carefully curated to match the age and developmental stage of the children engaging with them. Many of our rooms are also designed with free flow access which enables children to seamlessly transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Onsite Chefs Delivering an EYA Accredited Menu
All Fennies nurseries have on-site kitchens so our talented chefs and kitchen assistants can cook delicious and nutritious meals from our EYA-accredited menu, fuelling your child throughout the day. Our chefs also prepare lunches for our educators, ensuring they’re ready to inspire young minds all day long.
Educators
Every educator at Fennies receives a paid 2-day induction delivered by our internal L&D team, featuring essential skills such as their paediatric first aid certificate. Beyond this, we invest in their professional growth through role specific training programs, 1-2-1 coaching, and companywide talent mapping to empower our teams to flourish in their roles and deliver the quality your child deserves from day one.
Support Function
Behind the scenes, we have a support function that works tirelessly to empower our dedicated management teams and Educators. With a specialist education team, HR, L&D team, and support from recruitment, admissions, marketing and finance, the onsite team can remain focused on your child’s education and well-being, ensuring they thrive at every developmental stage.
Accountability
With our founding family actively engaged in our daily operations, we ensure a level of commitment, responsibility and accountability that is unmatched. We cherish the opportunity to play a pivotal role in your child's journey, fostering their development, growth, and happiness as they prepare for life at school.
Parent App
We understand that seamless communication with parents is crucial, so we offer a cutting-edge parent app with live updates throughout the day. You’ll be a part of your child’s journey, even from afar, and via the app, directly connect with your child’s key person, sharing the excitement of their day.
Parent Spaces
We understand that parents need a space to connect and recharge too. At Fennies, we offer dedicated parent spaces where you can find a moment of tranquillity.
This is a place where you can share experiences, celebrate milestones, and create lasting connections while being part of our community.
Opening Hours
At Fennies, we understand that life doesn't always operate on a 9-to-5 schedule, which is why we're here to make your childcare journey as convenient as possible. Our doors are open from 7.45am till 6pm, 51-weeks a year (excluding bank holidays).
We also offer an early session starting at 7am for those looking to beat the morning rush. Parents are welcome to pick up anytime within our operating hours, because when it comes to catering to your family’s needs, we’re always ready to go that extra mile.
Fennies Locations
We want to make your journey as easy as possible no matter how you get here. Our nurseries are well-connected with excellent transport links, and our buggy sheds offer a convenient solution for parents walking to nursery, especially for those tag-teaming drop-offs! If you’re driving, all our sites offer easy drop off points.
Discounts & Benefits
The majority of our registrations come from refer-a-friend recommendations. That’s why we offer you and your friend 10% off your first month’s fees when you both join us. We also believe in keeping families together which is why we offer sibling discounts and full-time discounts to make childcare more affordable. And to make things even easier, we also accept funding, tax-free childcare and Enjoy Benefits.
Fennies Parenting Community
We're more than just a nursery, we're a dynamic community deeply connected with our parents. Our nurseries host regular onsite events, from 'stay and plays' to fashion shows featuring artists like Vivienne Westwood. With memorable preschool graduation ceremonies and much more, there's always something exciting happening!
But it doesn't end there – we also offer monthly virtual events led by our internal experts. We're here to share knowledge and support your family's journey every step of the way!
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