A NURSERY in Little Lever has gone above and beyond in ensuring its youngsters are safe whilst in its care.

Gigglers Day Nursery in Little Lever, has been awarded Millie’s Mark by National Day Nurseries Association in collaboration with Department for Education and Millie’s Trust.

Millie’s Mark is named after Millie Thompson, who tragically died as a result of choking in a nursery in 2012.

Her parents Dan and Joanne Thompson have campaigned for all staff to have paediatric first aid training and having Millie’s Mark demonstrates that nurseries have met this.

Laura Thomas, Nursery Manager, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded Millie’s Mark This is a special achievement and shows how serious we are about ensuring children are safe when they are in our care.

"Keeping children safe has always been our priority and have always believed all our staff should be trained in paediatric first aid so going for the award was a natural progression to demonstrate our commitment.

"It took five months to gather all the evidence required and in doing so it has extended our knowledge further."

Purnima Tanuku, Chief Executive of National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) said: "Achieving Millie’s Mark is a great achievement for the nursery, it shows that all staff are fully trained in paediatric first aid and that they have reflected on their current practice to improve competence and confidence. Becoming a Millie’s Mark’s nursery is a clear indicator for parents that this nursery has met the highest standards and gives them the reassurance that their children are safe."