Carleton Rode Playgroup

Activities: Staff plan stimulating activities based on children's current interests.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff help children develop a love of books through frequent story sessions and ask questions to develop children's language.

Communication: Parents are involved in discussions about targets their children can work towards.

Community Building: Parents say staff create a 'family feel' to the pre-school.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff greet children with genuine warmth and interest which helps them to settle quickly.

Safeguarding Training: There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff organise games to help develop children's coordination and balance.

Child Safety Management: Staff are attentive in checking that children are wearing warm clothing when playing outside.

Happiness and Settling: Staff create a wonderfully calm and welcoming start for children as they arrive.