Osmaston Day Nursery’s approach goes beyond the typical expectations of good practice, as staff strive to be inclusive and best serve their families within the diverse community of Allenton in Derby.
Staff identified several challenges obstructing meaningful inclusivity and engagement with parents and endeavoured to overcome them.
One significant issue was the shortage of interpreters available to assist parents whose first language was not English, hindering effective communication with the nursery staff. To tackle this, they took proactive steps to diversify the staff team, deliberately hiring individuals proficient in multiple languages. This not only facilitated smoother communication between parents and staff but also fostered a more inclusive environment where families felt better understood and supported. Currently, the nursery team collectively speaks approximately 15 languages, ensuring language barriers no longer impede meaningful interactions.
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