St Leonard's Pre-School, Oakley

Activities: Children benefit from a variety of physical play activities which support their good coordination skills.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Older children develop good independence skills as staff help them learn how to manage routines for themselves.

Communication: Staff make regular observations of children's learning and share children's progress with parents.

Programs and Resources: All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress in their learning.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are well qualified, knowledgeable and experienced.

Safeguarding Training: The manager and all staff receive regular child protection training and fully understand referral procedures.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff provide children with a variety of activities which motivate their play and learning.

Transition to Primary School: Older children gain skills that prepare them well for their eventual move to school.

Child Safety Management: Safeguarding is effective; robust understanding of child protection by all staff.

Children's Safety and Security: Children develop warm, trusting relationships with staff and are happy and confident in their care.

Happiness and Settling: Parents comment positively on how well staff work with families to help younger children settle.