Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool Ltd - Leigh

Philosophy: Staff are committed to the concept of forest school and are undertaking further training to develop their knowledge and skills

Activities: Children make 'hedgehog soup' in the mud kitchen and share it out. Children link their learning to their play

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff talk to children about the activities they enjoy and use this information to plan further experiences, helping children build on their skills and knowledge

Communication: Parents value the support and frequent communication provided by staff

Programs and Resources: Staff provide effective guidance for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children confidently chat to each other and to adults. Relationships are positive

Safeguarding Training: Regular training helps ensure that their knowledge is up to date. Staff are keenly aware of their responsibilities in keeping children safe

Play and Learning Integration: Play is linked to their learning, recognizing the sound of a crow and remembering the story they heard earlier in the day

Transition to Primary School: There are good links with other settings that children attend, including school. Information is shared effectively and this helps to support consistency in children's learning and care

Child Safety Management: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff know which agencies to inform if they have concerns about a child's safety or welfare

Children's Safety and Security: Children are safe and happy in this secure, welcoming and interesting setting

Happiness and Settling: Children are safe and happy in this secure, welcoming and interesting setting