Muddy Monkies

Activities: Children walk around the woods with their key person, talk about what is new in the forest today and what they need to do to keep safe.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children recall detailed knowledge about the natural environment. Throughout the day, they practice reading signs, books, and discussing with staff different trees and plants.

Communication: Staff take time to regularly speak with them about their child's development.

Community Building: Parents speak highly of the setting. They value the excellent partnership they have with staff.

Programs and Resources: Staff respond to the individual needs of children, including children with SEND, providing a sequence of learning for each child.

Staff Training: The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children form close bonds with staff, who cheerfully welcome them in the morning.

Safeguarding Training: All staff receive regular training and leaders provide ongoing support to embed what they have learned.

Play and Learning Integration: Children become deeply involved in their activities. Staff encourage children to challenge themselves and develop their resilience to have a go.

Transition to Primary School: Staff skilfully draw children's attention to the sounds within words, which helps prepare them for future reading skills.

Child Safety Management: Staff are vigilant and knowledgeable about potential risks in this outdoor provision and follow their procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Children's Safety and Security: Children successfully collaborate together. Their behaviour is exemplary as they follow the routines of the day.

Teaching Personal Safety: Children learn about the effects of different types of food on their bodies.

Happiness and Settling: Children look happy and settled, eagerly engaging in various activities.

Nutritional Menu: Children are provided with healthy, fresh food. Children are gently encouraged to try new foods.