Springfields Pre-School Ltd

Activities: Staff provide activities that they know children will find engaging and fun, like exploring large sand trays and examining real seashells

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop good conversational skills and are keen to talk about their interests and experiences with staff

Communication: This is shared with parents via an online application and staff use the information to identify children's next steps in learning and plan activities to promote these

Community Building: Parents report how much their children enjoy attending and often ask if it is a 'nursery' day at the weekend

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff develop positive bonds with children and families, which help children to settle quickly on arrival

Safeguarding Training: The manager updates staff knowledge during team meetings and ensures they regularly attend refresher training

Play and Learning Integration: Children use rolling pins to flatten play dough and make 'pizzas'. Staff talk to them about the toppings they could make

Child Safety Management: The manager and staff know how to identify and record any concerns about children's welfare. They understand how to make referrals

Happiness and Settling: Do the children look happy and settled? Children are busy and display high levels of curiosity and engagement throughout the session

Nutritional Menu: Children enjoy sociable snack and mealtimes in the newly created dining area. They follow the routine of washing their hands, pouring drinks and serving themselves confidently