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Squirrels BASC
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Squirrels BASC
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Not Applicable |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children enjoy exploring the resources which are changed regularly and cover all the areas of learning.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children have access to the outdoor learning environment every day; they explore the local forest areas and enjoy playing with a variety of sports equipment.
Communication: Staff build good relationships with parents and share information about children's progress with them daily.
Community Building: Parents say they are delighted with the care their children receive and say that staff are accommodating to their needs.
Programs and Resources: Staff provide resources, such as books, to help extend children's understanding of language and train staff in the use of sign language.
Staff Training: Leaders ensure that staff access regular training to develop their skills and keep up to date with any changes in legislation.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are welcoming and friendly.
Safeguarding Training: Staff demonstrate their understanding of the procedures they should follow if they identify a concern about children's safety and well-being.
Play and Learning Integration: Staff join in children's play and help them with suggestions during creative activities; they encourage them to make their own choices.
Transition to Primary School: Leaders and staff work closely with the school to operate a smooth transition from school to club to ensure the safety of the children.
Diversity Management: They teach children about the cultures of other children in the club. For example, they use a world map to show children's family origins.
Child Safety Management: Risk assessments are carried out in all areas that children play and learn in.
Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe & secure in a nursery.
Teaching Personal Safety: Staff involve children in identifying hazards in the play environment and they learn to keep themselves safe.
Happiness and Settling: Children are happy in the club and enthusiastic about their play and learning.
Nutritional Menu: Staff encourage children to make healthy food choices from a good variety of savoury foods, fruit, and vegetables.
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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