Acton Playgroup

Activities: Children are animated and enthusiastic, and take delight in the rich, varied and imaginative activities.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Teaching is outstanding. Staff reinforce the skills children require for successful learning in primary school and beyond.

Communication: Parents receive a wealth of information about the playgroup, their children's progress and ways to support learning at home.

Community Building: Parents are actively involved through questionnaires which lead to enhancements, such as to the outdoor provision.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents readily say that staff are kind, thoughtful and support children and families exceptionally well.

Safeguarding Training: Staff display an excellent understanding of their responsibilities in keeping children safe.

Play and Learning Integration: Children benefit from highly skilled staff with a shared drive to continuously improve teaching, learning and outcomes for children.

Transition to Primary School: Staff ensure seamless transitions for children. They make exemplary use of information from parents, feedback from the children's Reception teacher and their own observations.

Child Safety Management: Staff display an excellent understanding of their responsibilities in keeping children safe.

Children's Safety and Security: Children develop exceptionally close relationships with staff and very strong friendships with their peers.

Happiness and Settling: Children thrive in the playgroup and are exceptionally eager to learn. They are animated and enthusiastic.

Nutritional Menu: Children learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as they prepare and serve their own healthy snacks.