St Chad's Out of School Care

Activities: Children develop fine motor and observational skills as they practise pouring, mixing and scooping in a sensory tray.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff use their observations of children and information gathered from parents to plan for children's next steps in learning and development.

Communication: Parents praise the care their children receive and acknowledge that staff are caring and approachable.

Programs and Resources: Children with SEND make good progress, particularly in their communication and social skills.

Staff Training: Staff are proactive in engaging with parents and other professionals when they have concerns about children's development.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents describe the setting as inclusive and welcoming. They praise the care their children receive and acknowledge that staff are caring and approachable.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and are fully aware of their role in relation to child protection.

Play and Learning Integration: Children are absorbed in their play, developing their concentration skills.

Transition to Primary School: The setting supports children in developing independence in order to prepare them for the transition to school.

Child Safety Management: There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

Happiness and Settling: Staff are quick to provide nurturing hugs and soothing words when children show they require comfort.