Space Cadets

Activities: Children make independent choices on the direction of their play from the available resources and become engaged in their chosen activity

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children demonstrate good pencil control and can recognise and write some numbers and the letters of their name

Communication: The manager and staff share information about children's development, both verbally and via an online application

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children receive a warm and friendly welcome from the manager and staff

Safeguarding Training: The manager makes sure that staff undertake regular training, so that their knowledge remains current

Play and Learning Integration: Children learn through an effective balance of adult-led activities and child-initiated play

Transition to Primary School: The manager and staff build successful partnerships with the host school and local schools that children are due to attend, to enable smooth transitions for children's further learning

Child Safety Management: The premises are safe and secure, and staff are well deployed to ensure children are fully supervised

Children's Safety and Security: Children are confident and form emotional attachments with staff and their key person, which helps them to feel safe and secure

Happiness and Settling: Children quickly settle into the routines of the setting and chat with their friends