OFSTED paid us a visit in September 2016.

Below are just a few quotes from their report:

• The qualified manager has high expectations of children and staff.

• The leaders and staff demonstrate a good knowledge of child protection and have a good understanding of their responsibility to report concerns.

• Leaders monitor staff’s suitability and performance well.

• They support staff to improve their knowledge and skills to benefit children, such as through in house training and working towards childcare qualifications.

• Parents are happy and praise the staff for the support and guidance to each child and family.

• Staff have good relationships with children and get to know them well.

• Children engage in activities well.

• Leaders implement successful systems to help children settle and feel secure in the setting.

• The buddy system pairs older children with younger ones, helping them build confidence and develop relationships within the setting.

• Staff support children to be kind and inclusive.

• Children are confident and show good levels of concentration in their chosen activities.

• They benefit from being physically active in the fresh air after their day at school.