Hassockmoor Childcare & Out of School Club

Activities: When older children demonstrate an interest in water, staff are responsive and quickly set up water play for the children to access.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: The curriculum is designed to support children's learning of essential knowledge and skills, as well as teaching children about traditions, celebrations and seasons.

Communication: Parents speak very highly of the setting. They report that they are well informed of their child's progress and next steps in learning. Frequent parents' evenings are held, and communication is shared with parents daily via various methods.

Community Building: Held open evenings to showcase the children's achievements; there are art exhibitions, and they have held social events to support the families in getting to know one another.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are warmly greeted by their key person, and they quickly settle into their daily routine. Staff know children very well and are attentive to their needs.

Safeguarding Training: The manager and staff have a good understanding of their responsibility in recognising and reporting any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is given a high priority, and staff are vigilant to any concerns through regular discussions and monitoring of children.

Play and Learning Integration: All children make good progress in their learning and development.

Child Safety Management: Children are taught how to keep themselves safe and are reminded why some behaviours may harm others.

Happiness and Settling: Children are well behaved and confident at this welcoming setting. Children are warmly greeted by their key person, and they quickly settle into their daily routine. Children who are new to the setting are carefully settled, to ensure that they feel safe and secure from the outset.