Playstop and Little Owls

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff participate in children’s play and offer support and encouragement for them to solve problems and extend their knowledge of mathematical concepts.

Communication: Staff work well with parents and involve them in their children's learning. Staff talk to parents daily to exchange information on children's progress and well-being.

Programs and Resources: Children who have special educational needs and disabilities are supported well. Staff work very closely with parents and relevant professionals and focused improvement plans are put in place.

Staff Training: The monitoring systems in place to oversee children's development are good and staff quickly identify children who require extra support.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are experienced and suitably qualified. They complete observations and assessments as children play. This helps them to plan for their next stage in learning.

Safeguarding Training: Staff are aware of the signs of symptoms of abuse and how to respond to any concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. They complete risk assessments and identify any hazards in the environment.

Play and Learning Integration: Children continually make choices in their play and proudly show off their achievements. Children respond well to praise as they play. This helps to support their self-esteem.

Transition to Primary School: All children are making good progress in their learning and acquire the skills that they need in readiness or school.

Child Safety Management: Staff complete risk assessments and identify any hazards in the environment. This helps to keep children safe at all times.

Children's Safety and Security: Staff support children's understanding of events that happen during the day and provide picture displays of the daily routine. This helps children to feel secure.

Happiness and Settling: Key persons get to know children's likes and dislikes when they first arrive, which supports their emotional well-being and helps them to settle quickly.

Nutritional Menu: Staff teach children good personal care routines and help them gain knowledge about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, children are encouraged to put on their coat, brush their teeth and have discussions about healthy food, such as carrots and fruit.