Castledyke Ltd

Activities: Children enjoy matching recordings of different sounds to pictures of the animals which make them.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children achieve well overall during their time in the nursery in all areas of their learning.

Communication: Relationships with parents are strong.

Community Building: Parents appreciate the warm welcome that children always receive.

Programs and Resources: Support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is good.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The manager and her staff provide a bright, imaginative and welcoming learning environment.

Safeguarding Training: Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a robust knowledge of child protection procedures.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff help children to follow instructions and develop their listening skills well.

Transition to Primary School: Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education, including starting school.

Child Safety Management: Staff are vigilant and effectively check that children play in a safe and clean environment.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel confident and secure through calm and purposeful praise.

Happiness and Settling: Children look happy and settled.

Nutritional Menu: The cook prepares nutritious and well-balanced meals for children's lunch.