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What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Children attend this setting with eagerness and enthusiasm.

They have many opportunities to choose what they would like to explore and access with help and support from the staff. The environment is stimulating, with exciting and fun activities. For example, children enjoy exploring the arts and crafts activity to create an Easter card.

They have access to various materials and resources to build on their fine motor skills, dexterity and creativity. Children share resources well and engage in meaningful conversations with each other. This helps strengthen their social interactions and builds on their confidence and self-es...teem.

Children have strong relationships with staff and understand the setting's established routines. They speak highly of each member of staff and are confident to approach them, such as to ask for help with supplying new resources and activities. Children have many opportunities to be active and learn about healthy lifestyles.

For example, children engage in a football game to further develop their gross motor skills, balance and coordination. They follow the rules of the game with confidence and work as part of a team. Furthermore, children persevere when challenges occur to build on their resilience and problem-solving.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Staff and leaders offer inclusive practice. They value and celebrate all children's achievements. Staff take children's interests into consideration when planning a range of stimulating and exciting activities.

The setting benefits from a robust settling-in process. As a result, staff ensure all children are happy and engage in activities that spark their curiosity and excitement.Staff are excellent role models for the children.

They model language well and engage in meaningful conversations with children. Staff support children's independence, creativity and imaginative skills. For example, they encourage all children to make Easter cards for their parents, while discussing their own experiences around this event.

Children enjoy exploring a game to connect four coloured disks into a large holder before their opponent. They take turns with confidence, showing high levels of respect towards their peers. Children concentrate well and continuously look for ways to make the game work.

This helps support their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Children behave very well and have excellent manners. For example, at mealtimes, they have opportunities to choose their favourite fruit to eat.

Children understand the expectations for appropriate behaviour and how to stay safe online.Children have access to a wide array of small-world resources and activities to enhance their imagination. For example, a group of children have an amazing time engaging in pretend play with cars, trucks and planes.

They talk about different ways of transport and how things work. This helps broaden children's experiences and supports effective communication and language skills.Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings and training that enable them to develop their practice and knowledge.

They feel very well supported in their role and career growth. In addition, they say they are happy working at this setting.Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for their setting.

They constantly reflect on their practice and strive to deliver high-quality care and inspirational activities for the children. Leaders value the staff and place great emphasis on their well-being and professional development. As a result, they have strong and effective training programmes in place, which are delivered at regular intervals.

Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. Staff work very well with the parents to find out about the children's needs and interests. This promotes a good continuity of care and adds value to the setting's overall practice.

Parents comment on how well staff and leaders communicate and praise the inspirational activities their children explore.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Staff and leaders have sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, including wider aspects such as county lines.

Staff understand the importance of following the correct procedures to report any concerns to relevant professionals to protect children from harm. There is a robust induction process in place to ensure all staff complete regular and relevant training to keep their safeguarding knowledge current. Policies and procedures are effective and accurate, and reviewed regularly.

They are implemented accordingly and shared with staff and parents. Staff carry out regular risk assessments to assure children's safety and welfare. Furthermore, effective staff deployment means that children are well supervised and cared for.

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