Ilminster Avenue Nursery School

The Assistant Headteacher is also the school's SENCO.

“Hello, my name is Caroline Kelly, and I am the Assistant Headteacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School.”

The nursery provides an inclusive, communication-rich environment with individualized support.

“At Ilminster Avenue Nursery School, we believe that every child belongs. We are committed to creating a nurturing, communication-rich environment where every child is known, understood and supported to participate, learn and thrive.”

Inclusive strategies address children's emotional wellbeing and regulation alongside communication, learning, and participation.

“Our experienced team uses a range of inclusive strategies to support communication, learning, emotional wellbeing, regulation and participation.”

The nursery offers termly Speech and Language Therapy drop-ins for families and staff.

“To ensure children receive support as quickly as possible, we have termly Speech and Language Therapy drop-in sessions where nursery staff and families can seek advice, discuss concerns and access specialist guidance.”

The nursery wants every child and family to feel welcomed, valued, and part of its community.

“Above all, we want every child and family to feel welcomed, valued and part of our community from the moment they join us.”