Jack and Jill Pre-School Nursery Ltd

Activities: Staff support children as they play with construction materials, complete jigsaws, paint and make marks on pre-printed worksheets.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children learn the concept of size as staff reinforce their understanding of 'big' and 'little' while they play with the dolls. Staff make the most of every opportunity to develop children's ability to count.

Communication: Parents feel very informed about their children's progress through daily discussions, progress reports and regular meetings with their children's key person.

Programs and Resources: There are effective partnerships in place with a range of other professionals. Staff use the advice provided to target support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Strong bonds are established between the friendly and nurturing staff, children and parents.

Safeguarding Training: The managers and staff receive training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff support children as they play with construction materials, complete jigsaws, paint and make marks on pre-printed worksheets.

Transition to Primary School: Links with the on-site school and other local schools are good and help to make smooth transitions for the children.

Diversity Management: Staff take time to get to know the children and their family backgrounds well in order to support their individual needs.

Child Safety Management: There are regular checks to help ensure the premises are safe and suitable for children.

Children's Safety and Security: Children settle quickly on arrival at this warm and welcoming nursery.

Happiness and Settling: Children settle quickly on arrival at this warm and welcoming nursery.

Nutritional Menu: Children learn about healthy lifestyles and can explain why they need to wash their hands before a cooking activity. Children learn where food comes from and they can grow their own fruit outside. Parents are given information about providing healthy packed lunches.