Castle Kindergarten

Activities: Staff plan activities to help children to become more independent.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children make good progress in their communication and language.

Communication: There are very effective strategies in place, such as electronic communication, to enable parents and staff to share information about children's learning.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of funding make high rates of progress. Staff target any funding well to help children catch up in their learning.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children have lovely relationships with staff, especially their key person.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. They know how to identify and report their concerns about children to keep them safe.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff observe children and use their interests to extend learning.

Transition to Primary School: Staff work effectively with the on-site nursery and school.

Child Safety Management: Managers ensure that the environment is safe and well maintained.

Children's Safety and Security: Children are happy and safe.

Happiness and Settling: Children settle quickly and embrace their learning.