Traquinas Shortlisted For Award

Local Childcare Provider Recognised At National Awards

Thetford Childcare provider Traquinas Childcare are celebrating after being shortlisted for the Nursery World Awards in three different categories. The nursery serves 180 families across Thetford and aims to support, nourish and nurture every child they work with along with their families. Speaking about the awards, owner Carla Ferreira said, “We are really proud of our team at Traquinas and all the hard work the staff put in, we decided to enter the Nursery World Awards 2022 as they shine a light on best practice and help to raise the profile of the sector. We were ama ed to not only be shortlisted for one entry but for three.” The competition for the awards was strong with several big national companies competing along with childcare businesses from across the country. The first category, Working with Parents, recognised the support Traquinas offers outside of nursery hours. From food and clothes banks to their mini Traquinas Fest. Traquinas also offers trips to attractions such as Banham Zoo, places they say that many of their parents can’t drive to or afford to visit independently. Carla continued, group visits enabled us to benefit from a discounted rate and for some of the children it was their first time at the oo which was truly special.

Families enjoyed a mini festival at Traquinas during the summer

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The second category was for Online and Social Media, Traquinas reaches people from all over the Norwich Road Academyworld with their Facebook posts. They’ve recently ‘Pupils enjoy working with the kind and started using TikTok to inspire parents. We love helpful staff in school.’ sharing the fun stuff our little ones get up to and it ‘Pupils behave well in lessons and at playtimes.’ An ‘Ambitious Curriculum.’ Ofsted, March 2022 gives staff a great sense of achievement when they see their activities and hard work being shown off.” e Ofsted rated GOOD for: Leadership and Management The third category was for Community Support, e Behaviour and Attitudes Traquinas really takes pride in helping others, not e Personal Development e Early Years only those within their childcare setting but coming together as part of Thetford’s community. “We love putting on our Baby Groups especially after Covid. What we can offer you at Norwich Road: • A ‘Knowledge Rich’ curriculum. • Well behaved and co-operative pupils. • High standards and ambitious leadership. • Strong values and high aspirations. • An Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Early Years provision, for pupils in Nursery and Reception. • Extensive school grounds, including three playgrounds, elds, football pitch and a nature area. • A well-stocked library. • A wide range of extra-curricular activities. • Before and after school care (7.30am – 5:30pm).

It was amazing to see some of these babies faces when they saw other children and an unfamiliar environment. Traquinas recently joined in with the Community Macmillan Coffee Morning and raised £166.97 towards the grand total. Although Traquinas didn’t win an award, they were highly commended in the Community Support Category. Carla said they were all very proud to have their work recognised on a national level, and it was a lovely evening to celebrate the hard work and passion of their staff. Maid2Clean 1/8 AD 06.20.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 11:

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