Funtastic Kids @ Hatch Ride

Activities: The provider delivers an exciting range of sports and play opportunities. Staff have high expectations of children and support their play very well

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff support children's interest in mathematics as they reinforce their counting skills. For example, children count how many sprinkles they use to decorate their biscuits

Communication: Parents are highly complimentary of the club and its approachable and friendly staff. Staff gather information from parents about their children

Community Building: Parents comment that their children settle very quickly and often ask to return, even on days they do not usually attend

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children thrive in the care of professional and dedicated staff, who provide a highly welcoming and nurturing environment

Safeguarding Training: Staff attend regular and comprehensive training to update their skills and knowledge

Play and Learning Integration: Older children talk to the younger children, supporting them in activities. Children's behaviour towards each other is admirable

Transition to Primary School: Staff promote children's independence well. They encourage children to make choices in where to play and what resources to choose for their activities

Child Safety Management: Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of potential signs of concern regarding a child's welfare. They understand the procedures to follow to manage their concerns

Children's Safety and Security: Children handle their emotions and behaviour exceptionally well, including sharing and taking turns. Older children skilfully negotiate with others and develop an understanding of others' emotions and what is right and wrong

Happiness and Settling: Children are extremely happy and form friendships as they play