Staff set clear expectations for children’s behaviour. Consequently, children know and understand what is expected of them

Staff provide many opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Older children ride balance bicycles and skilfully navigate the play space outdoors. Staff provide younger children with hard and soft play dough to help develop the strength in their hands.

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) […] are very well supported. Children enjoy time in the newly developed sensory room with their key person. […] gaps in children’s learning, and any specific needs, are identified early and acted upon quickly. All children are well prepared for their next steps in learning.

Staff implement robust risk assessments, ensuring that all areas are clean, safe and secure. […] Children’s safety is assured by all who attend this setting.

All children enjoy vigorous music and movement activities, which are full of fun and laughter.

[…]they receive a warm welcome at this inclusive setting from kind and caring staff, who know them well.

Children behave well and cooperate with each other

Overall, children are confident and eager to learn

Children’s early reading and writing skills are strong, with many achieving above their expected level

Babies and children enjoy a range of activities, which help to promote their early communication skills