Jimmy D's

Activities: Staff plan a range of activities based on their knowledge of children's interests and developmental needs. Children enjoy playing with staff. They are excited to play a game where they have to collect various items for their shopping trolleys.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children's early literacy and communication skills are promoted well. They engage in conversations with each other during imaginative role play. Children share the care of the baby dolls and enjoy cooking pretend food for each other, chatting as they play.

Communication: Staff offer a warm welcome to all children, parents and visitors. Parents speak highly of the setting. They comment on how much they appreciate the staff and they say that their children are happy and safe.

Programs and Resources: Children who need additional support are identified, and appropriate strategies are put in place to ensure they make the best progress they are capable of.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff offer a warm welcome to all children, parents and visitors. Staff know children well and they form close bonds with them, which helps children to feel safe.

Safeguarding Training: Safeguarding is effective. Staff know the action they must take if they have any concerns about a child in their care or a colleague. The premises are secure and the environment is safe. Staff are vigilant in their supervision of children. Recruitment procedures ensure all staff are suitable to work with children.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff start the day by welcoming children and explaining the activities that are available. They ensure children know that the main aim of the session is for them to have fun and enjoy their learning.

Transition to Primary School: Staff work in close partnership with staff from the host school. This partnership is very effective in supporting children with the transition from playgroup to school.

Child Safety Management: The premises are secure and the environment is safe. Staff are vigilant in their supervision of children. Recruitment procedures ensure all staff are suitable to work with children.

Children's Safety and Security: Children look to staff for reassurance before they approach visitors. They are confident to talk to new people knowing that the staff they trust are there to keep them safe.

Happiness and Settling: Children sit together and engage in interesting conversations about the day so far. Children learn the importance of good personal hygiene. They wash their hands after using the toilet and before they eat.