Dean Bank Early Years

Activities: Children develop their early literacy skills well.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Leaders and staff have high expectations for every child. They carefully plan the learning environment to support children's knowledge and skills.

Communication: Partnerships with parents are very effective.

Community Building: Staff regularly welcome parents into the setting to join children in activities.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs are supported well. Secure partnerships with parents and other professionals support children reach their full potential.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff welcome children warmly on arrival into the setting.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders ensure all staff undertake regular safeguarding training.

Play and Learning Integration: Children are confident to access the calm and inviting environment and show that they feel safe and secure.

Transition to Primary School: Leaders and staff are very passionate about giving children the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their future lives.

Child Safety Management: Leaders follow safer recruitment guidelines to ensure new staff are suitable and existing staff remain so.

Children's Safety and Security: Regular fire drills enable all staff and children to learn how to evacuate the premises swiftly.

Happiness and Settling: Children are confident to access the calm and inviting environment and show that they feel safe and secure.

Nutritional Menu: Staff, parents and children take part in preparing healthy and nutritious soup made from vegetables children grow in the allotment garden.