Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs)

Philosophy: Managers and staff have a strong ethos for the setting.

Activities: Staff plan activities around children's interests and focus their teaching to support any gaps in learning.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff help to build on children's knowledge and ensure they are ready for the next stage in their learning journey.

Communication: The setting works well with parents and families. They use an online system to give information about children's development.

Community Building: They invite parents to regular stay-and-play sessions.

Programs and Resources: All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are caring and kind to children. They develop strong bonds with them and their families.

Safeguarding Training: Staff trained in safeguarding training and know what they need to do to keep children safe.

Play and Learning Integration: Children enjoy the wide range of experiences on offer.

Transition to Primary School: Children quickly learn the routines of the day, which gives them confidence and emotional security.

Diversity Management: Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress.

Child Safety Management: The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

Children's Safety and Security: Staff promote positive behaviour strategies and manage children's behaviour and emotions well.

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy in this child-centred setting.

Nutritional Menu: Staff encourage children to make healthy choices. They talk to children about foods that are healthy and provide healthy snacks.