RAFA Kidz Cranwell focuses on providing a high-quality service to families, the majority of which are serving in the RAF. Children and parents are offered a warm welcome into the calm and cosy setting.
The nursery treats all children as individuals, beginning with a robust induction with their parents and carers to find out all about their needs, likes and dislikes and how military life has affected them so far. This is crucial due to the transient nature of military children’s lives, which can bring a high risk of their needs being overlooked.
Many of the nursery’s staff are military spouses, which helps them to become experts in what military families need and the challenges they face. Not many understand the unique needs, for example, children who are very transient can struggle making friends and can have separation anxiety. Regular contact between the families and key person is critical for ensuring the best quality start for each child.
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