Little Acorns (North East) Ltd.

Activities: Children have many opportunities to practise their physical skills. They take part in an exercise session and use creative equipment and resources

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff encourage children to write shopping lists and take them to the local supermarket. This helps develop understanding of the community and supports learning well

Communication: Staff share information with parents through an online system. Parents are complimentary about the setting

Community Building: Parents discuss how much progress their children make and how happy and settled they are

Programs and Resources: Staff plan activities to help children develop social skills due to the pandemic

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are caring, nurturing and supportive. Children are happy and feel safe

Safeguarding Training: All staff attend child protection training to keep their knowledge up to date

Transition to Primary School: Staff provide children with an ambitious curriculum that builds well on what they know and can do

Child Safety Management: All staff have a clear understanding of their role in protecting children at risk of harm

Children's Safety and Security: Staff complete regular risk assessments indoors and during outings to keep children safe

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and feel safe