Abacus @ Baileys Court Activity Centre

Activities: Staff arrange resources and create a stimulating learning environment.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children show good levels of independence. They put on their own clothes, wash their hands and pour their own drinks.

Communication: Parents are very complimentary about the setting.

Community Building: Parents comment particularly on how much their children enjoy attending.

Programs and Resources: Management team has good systems in place to identify children who may be eligible for additional funding.

Staff Training: Staff attended a course to help children who struggle to manage their feelings.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are nurturing towards the children and build good relationships with them. Children approach staff to tell them about their achievements and when they require comfort.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child or about another member of staff.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff consistently have effective interactions with children and use opportunities in children's play to progress their learning.

Transition to Primary School: Older children develop their literacy skills well and have skills which will support them in their next stage of learning.

Child Safety Management: Managers regularly observe staff interactions with children in order to assess their performance.

Children's Safety and Security: Children learn about keeping themselves safe and take responsibility for their health and welfare.

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and settled at the pre-school.

Nutritional Menu: Children learn about healthy eating and are encouraged to give new foods a try.