The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School

Activities: Children rush to the outdoor sandpit to build a volcano.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Adults provide good interaction to extend children's knowledge and skills.

Communication: Staff work closely with parents to get to know children's interests and routines.

Community Building: They listen well and take effective action. For instance, parents are now more involved in their children's development.

Programs and Resources: Managers and staff have high expectations of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Staff Training: Staff have had specific training and purchased resources to support children's emotional development.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: There is a strong leadership and management team, providing good support for all staff.

Safeguarding Training: All staff receive training and regular support to know what to do if children are at risk of harm.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff use books effectively to support children's learning. They read with enthusiasm, so children are eager to listen and engage.

Transition to Primary School: Nursery staff liaise successfully with parents and the teachers, to aid children's smooth move on to school.

Child Safety Management: Staff keep children safe through good security and supervision. They manage risks well and provide a safe learning environment.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure, which underpins their learning.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff have a good understanding of signs and symptoms and the procedures to follow to safeguard children.

Happiness and Settling: Babies and young children have effective relationships with their key person and demonstrate they are happy in their company.