Little Oaks Wrap Around Care at Belchamp St. Paul School

Activities: Children are excited by the innovative topics that the leaders develop from ideas and suggestions that the children make.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Leaders take the time to talk with children, they use a wide vocabulary and check children's understanding of new and unfamiliar words.

Communication: Leaders work closely with the schools, parents and other agencies. They evaluate their work and make plans for improving and developing the setting.

Community Building: Parents speak highly of the setting. They appreciate the opportunities for children to learn through play.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children benefit from the inclusive and friendly atmosphere created by the leaders.

Safeguarding Training: Leaders have secure safeguarding knowledge. They attend training to help them keep up to date with the latest information about their roles and responsibilities.

Play and Learning Integration: Leaders' knowledge of the current school curriculum helps them to support children to further their learning through recreational activities.

Transition to Primary School: Children enjoy looking at the examples of maps and mythical creatures that are the theme for the week.

Child Safety Management: Leaders ensure that visitors are clear about security measures, making sure they sign in and that their identity is checked. This helps them to ensure the safety of children.

Children's Safety and Security: Together they talk about the risks and poor behaviour of some people online, and explain the importance of restrictions for safety.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive happy and ready to play, quickly settling into their chosen activities.