Family Groups Bedford

Activities: Offer children a variety of activities that are both stimulating and good fun

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff use experience to make sure all children can participate and gain educationally and socially

Communication: Parents are given clear information about the crèche and kept up-to-date through regular discussions with staff and the use of notices and displays

Community Building: Parents are involved in various discussions; opportunities to attend additional training

Programs and Resources: Supports a number of children with special educational needs and children who speak English as an additional language

Staff Training: Staff show a commitment to furthering the development of the crèche and extending opportunities and care they offer

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff show genuine interest in all children, joining in enthusiastically with their play and discussions

Safeguarding Training: Clear, practical child protection policy and procedure; staff promote children's welfare

Play and Learning Integration: Staff suggest different activities and ensure resources are used to their full potential

Transition to Primary School: All paperwork is in place so individual children's needs are recorded and can be met

Diversity Management: Supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language

Child Safety Management: Children's safety is promoted with a comprehensive risk assessment

Children's Safety and Security: Staff take steps to remove or minimize risks while allowing sufficient freedom to explore

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff act as good role models; children learn about sharing, negotiating, and turn-taking

Happiness and Settling: Children respond well to the staff and calm atmosphere

Nutritional Menu: Children are involved in pouring their own drinks and choosing their snacks, promoting independence