Our Buckshaw Village nursery has been awarded Millie's Mark

We are proud to share that our Buckshaw Village nursery at The Hub has been awarded Millie's Mark. It is an accreditation we worked very hard to achieve, and one that reflects the care and safety we put at the heart of everything we do for the children in our setting.

First aid training for every member of staff who works with children

The accreditation is awarded by the National Day Nurseries Association (the NDNA), in association with the Department for Education, along with Millie's Trust. It ensures that all employees who work directly with children are trained in paediatric first aid and are confident in utilising their skills.

Millie's Mark is named after Millie Thompson, who died after choking on food whilst at nursery in 2012. She was just nine months old. Millie's Trust was founded by Millie's parents, Joanne and Dan. They say:

"A setting achieving Millie's Mark is an exceptional achievement for not only the nursery but for the children and the parents too. The achievement of the mark acknowledges that staff would be confident in maybe one day saving a child's life if they needed to. Confidence is a key factor in the administration of first aid and Millie's Mark allows nurseries to feel confident in their own team."

Going above and beyond for the children in our care

We have worked very hard to assess every aspect of first aid at the nursery and are proud to be recognised as a setting that goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of the children within our care. We are also the only childcare setting in the Chorley area to have been awarded with Millie's Mark.

We are committing to continually improving our skills, and to maintaining the criteria for Millie's Mark over its year three lifespan (when we will then be reassessed), and beyond.

An Outstanding nursery in Buckshaw Village you can trust

Millie's Mark sits alongside our Ofsted rating of Outstanding in every available area, giving families in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Leyland, Euxton, Preston and Whittle-le-Woods real peace of mind. Our nursery has cared for local children since 2011, all under one roof at The Hub with free parking, just off the M6.

To find out more or to arrange a look around, call our nursery team on 01772 456108 or contact us. While you are here, you can also explore Splash swimming, Cappuccino cafe and our Hair & Beauty salon, or read more updates on our Hub News page.