Happy Days Childcare

Activities: Staff show children how to use magnifying glasses to find bugs and dig for worms

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff focus on building upon children's knowledge and the skills they need to be ready for their next stage of learning

Communication: Parents feel involved in their child's education because staff invite them to attend sessions, such as song time and parents evening

Programs and Resources: Staff work exceptionally well with outside agencies to ensure there is a collaborative approach to children's learning

Staff Training: Special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children flourish in this welcoming and inclusive pre-school. They enter with ease and confidence as they are greeted by friendly staff

Safeguarding Training: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first

Play and Learning Integration: Children are happy and engaged in play

Transition to Primary School: Staff focus on building upon children's knowledge and the skills they need to be ready for their next stage of learning

Diversity Management: Children who speak English as an additional language make very good progress. Staff work together with parents and use key words from their home language to communicate

Child Safety Management: Staff interact enthusiastically with children during play. Staff help children to take appropriate risks as they climb equipment and jump from heights

Children's Safety and Security: Children take turns to help staff to risk assess the outdoor area, teaching them the importance of keeping healthy and safe

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and engaged in play

Nutritional Menu: Ongoing discussions and specific activities, such as food preparation, help children build a clear understanding of how to keep themselves healthy