The Play Hut

Activities: Staff help children to build secure foundations for future learning and know their individual learning needs.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children show enjoyment, enthusiasm, and excitement in their learning. Staff know them well and use this knowledge to prepare activities which reflect children's interests and broaden their experiences.

Communication: Parents say that they are very happy with the quality of communication they receive about their children.

Community Building: Parents and families of children who are new to the setting attend settling-in visits in the nursery. This has had a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and they settle in quickly.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively.

Staff Training: Staff benefit from regular training which is specific to the needs of the children they work with.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents describe the manager as 'hands on' and 'dedicated'. Staff say that they feel happy in their role.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a robust knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues.

Play and Learning Integration: Older children choose to draw, read and play mathematical games with winter themes.

Transition to Primary School: Older children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, such as school.

Child Safety Management: Staff regularly complete risk assessments for indoor and outdoor areas. They teach children basic safety rules as they play, which helps to increase their awareness of risk.

Children's Safety and Security: Children benefit from continuity of care and some complete learning tasks at home.