Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd

Activities: They plan daily activities in their 'big book planning', taking their inspiration from the children's interests and ideas.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children are making good progress in their learning. Staff encourage the use of mathematical language during activities.

Communication: Staff work well to promote positive relationships with parents. They discuss children's development and progress daily, so they feel valued and included in their child's learning.

Community Building: On the parents' information board, staff share the daily activities children have participated in during their session.

Programs and Resources: The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good.

Staff Training: Staff work in partnerships with professionals to support children to reach their full potential.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The friendly and enthusiastic staff warmly greet the children, who settle in quickly.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders and staff complete regular safeguarding training and they have a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues.

Play and Learning Integration: Children demonstrate good behaviour and staff support this well with the use of their seven 'golden rules'.

Transition to Primary School: Staff plan activities that support children's emotional development and transition to school. For example, they plan visits to the primary school and school-themed workshops.

Child Safety Management: Leaders have secure procedures in place for the recruitment of staff and this helps ensure children are kept safe.

Children's Safety and Security: Children show they feel safe and secure as they move confidently around the play areas.

Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and keen to attend this child-focused setting.