Hugglescote Playgroup

Activities: Staff provide numerous opportunities for children to strengthen their mathematical knowledge. Staff teach older children how to measure leaves using a tape measure.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff spend quality time with children and get to know them really well. They plan a curriculum that takes into account what children already know and can do. Staff challenge and extend children's learning and skills during activities.

Communication: Parent meetings are held in order for key workers to discuss children's progress. Staff actively engage parents in their child's learning by providing 'home learning' books, which contain tasks for them to complete.

Programs and Resources: Staff identify children who may need additional help. They work well with other professionals, implementing support plans to allow all children to improve their learning.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff report they feel supported.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have good knowledge of the different types of abuse children can be subjected to, including the 'Prevent' duty. They know the importance of reporting and recording these concerns.

Play and Learning Integration: Children are happy at the playgroup. They show an interest and are engaged in activities. Older children work together as a team. They share their ideas with each other and staff.

Transition to Primary School: Staff teach children how to be independent, preparing them for the next stage in their learning. Children confidently pour their own drinks at snack time. Younger children are encouraged to put on and zip up their own coats.

Child Safety Management: Staff teach children how to keep safe. Children press a bell at the bottom of the stairs, signalling to staff they want to access the upstairs playrooms. Staff then help them to climb the stairs safely.

Children's Safety and Security: The setting is safe and secure. For example, gates are placed at the top and bottom of stairs. Staff risk assess any new resources donated to the playgroup, making sure they are suitable before children use them. This keeps children safe from potential injury or accidents.