Littleelms@catford Green

Philosophy: Leaders create an extremely ambitious curriculum that clearly focuses on what children already know and can do.

Activities: Staff plan and carry out activities based on their in-depth knowledge of children's individual skills and learning needs.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff provide a wealth of opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the community and world around them.

Communication: Children benefit from the close relationships staff have with parents right from the start, which helps them to meet children's needs and routines.

Programs and Resources: Children with additional needs receive high levels of support from staff.

Staff Training: Leaders work very closely with support agencies to ensure staff are equipped fully to meet the advanced needs of the children.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children settle exceptionally well in this welcoming and nurturing setting.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders create a positive safeguarding culture in the setting. They ensure that all staff have the skills and knowledge required to recognise when children are at risk of or suffering from abuse.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff support children's communication and language skills well. They role model taking turns in conversation and listening to what others have to say.

Transition to Primary School: Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including as they go on to school.

Diversity Management: Staff use stories to teach children about the similarities and differences of people in their community.

Child Safety Management: Children's behaviour is exceptional because staff are excellent role models. Children follow the clear rules and boundaries in place across the setting.

Children's Safety and Security: They ensure all staff understand the importance of teaching children to understand and communicate their feelings and those of others.

Teaching Personal Safety: Leaders and staff use risk assessments effectively for the environment and management of allergies to consistently ensure children's safety.

Happiness and Settling: When babies become unsettled, their key person swiftly and easily comforts them.