Barnetby Under Fives

Activities: Children use tools to dig in a patch of soil, search for bugs, use magnifying glasses, and confidently express themselves during a planned activity that incorporates musical instruments.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children learn to take turns, play cooperatively, demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, and are affectionate towards each other.

Communication: Staff monitor children's progress carefully and exchange information with parents, and parents contribute to the self-evaluation of the setting.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The well-qualified staff are welcoming, animated, and enthusiastic in their manner towards children.

Safeguarding Training: All staff have completed a range of training that has enhanced their knowledge and awareness of safeguarding issues.

Play and Learning Integration: Children practise counting, help staff complete a head count, and explore using tools and magnifying glasses.

Transition to Primary School: All children thrive and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

Child Safety Management: The manager ensures that the premises are kept secure at all times, and staff identify and minimise potential risks through daily risk assessments.

Children's Safety and Security: Safeguarding is effective. All staff know the procedure to follow if they have concerns for a child's welfare.

Happiness and Settling: Staff focus on promoting children's emotional well-being, helping children settle quickly and form comforting relationships.

Nutritional Menu: Children are offered healthy snacks to eat and fresh water to drink.