Cherubs Ruddington

Activities: Babies use different tools and their hands to explore the texture of paint. Three- and four-year-old children show an interest in looking at birds in the garden.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff plan experiences to help children develop skills for future learning. For example, children concentrate when they engage in activities and follow instructions.

Communication: Parents say that staff are tentative, caring and supportive. They appreciate the information they receive from staff about their children's care and learning.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from targeted support from other professionals, staff and parents to meet their individual needs.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff well-being is a high priority for the manager. She ensures that all staff feel well supported.

Safeguarding Training: The management team and staff demonstrate a good understanding of child protection.

Play and Learning Integration: Children are physically active. Babies copy staff when they show them how to make yoga movements with their bodies.

Transition to Primary School: Staff plan experiences to help children develop skills for future learning.

Child Safety Management: Staff maintain a safe environment for children to play. On hot days, they make sure that children wear sun cream and hats.

Children's Safety and Security: Children are supported by staff to develop a sense of responsibility and to keep the environment safe.

Happiness and Settling: Children laugh when they see where their friends are hiding.