Pre-School Learning Alliance Langley Mill Childcare

Activities: Children have a positive attitude towards learning and are keen to explore the wide range of activities set out for them.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff consistently praise children for their efforts and achievements, building on their self-esteem.

Communication: Parents comment that information is shared electronically and verbally to keep them up to date with their child's progress and next steps.

Programs and Resources: The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and external professionals to ensure the needs of children with SEND are met.

Staff Training: The manager uses funding effectively to source specific training for staff to best support children to make progress.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents have lots of positive things to say about the setting. They comment that they feel proud and grateful for the care their children receive.

Safeguarding Training: All staff have completed safeguarding training, which has improved their awareness of child protection and recognising the signs of abuse.

Play and Learning Integration: They smile at visitors and quickly involve them in their play. Staff support children to understand the routines of the day and to know when it is time to tidy up and wash hands.

Transition to Primary School: Staff use information shared by parents to plan activities based on children's interests and current stage of development.

Child Safety Management: Staff make sure the premises are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and any unauthorised visitors to the setting cannot gain entry.

Children's Safety and Security: The manager and staff are knowledgeable about child protection issues. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child's safety and well-being.

Happiness and Settling: Children are safe and settled in this setting. Children are confident.