Gold standard at New beginnings
Gold standard in first aid practice
We are proud that every member of staff across all our nurseries is required to be a qualified and trained paediatric first aider, ensuring that children are cared for by teams who have the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency.
For the past 10 years, we have also been committed members of the Millie’s Mark community, continually strengthening our first-aid knowledge, confidence and practice. Millie’s Mark recognises the importance of keeping first-aid skills current and embedding them into everyday nursery practice.
The NDNA feature celebrates this commitment and shares the experience of our team responding to a medical emergency, alongside a parent’s perspective on the professionalism, compassion and reassurance they received.
Case study : How our Rainham team swiftly put their training into action
We are incredibly proud to be featured in NDNA’s Nursery News as part of the 10-year celebration of Millie’s Mark. The feature celebrates our commitment to paediatric first aid, safeguarding and keeping children safe, highlighting the professionalism, teamwork and compassion of our team when responding to a medical emergency. It also shares a parent’s perspective on the reassurance and support they received, which makes this recognition particularly meaningful to us.
Find out more about Millie's Mark
What is Millie's Mark ?
Voice your concerns and don’t be afraid to ask questions – nursery staff are there and happy to answer any questions and queries you might have.
Millie's legacy
It’s never going to be perfect, but with good communication, the help of an experienced nursery team and a good relationship with your key person, you can create a smooth transition together.
Millie's mark criteria
Children often get upset, especially to start with, but that isn’t necessarily a sign that something is wrong – it’s more likely their way of communicating that they don’t want you to leave. Separation anxiety and fear of strangers usually start around eight to nine months, which is not ideal considering that’s when many families start to think about starting their child in nursery.
Benefits of Millie's Mark
Nursery staff have experienced this transition numerous times. They possess the expertise to guide you, and they genuinely want both you and your baby to thrive. Pay attention to their advice and collaborate with them to discover what suits your little one best.
