Beach Babies

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnStaff work closely with outside agencies and have exceptional links with staff at local primary schools.

Children move on to school fully prepared.nStaff use rigorous assessments to accurately monitor the rapid progress children make. Any gaps in learning close quickly.

nThe outside area provides an exceptional learning environment. Children are highly motivated and easily select from an extensive range of high-quality resources.nPartnerships with parents are impeccable.

Parents describe the setting as 'absolutely amazing' and a place where 'nothing is ever too much trouble for staff'.nChildren exhibit exemplary behaviour. Staff are excelle...nt role models who offer caring guidance and excellent support.

nOlder children show kindness and sensitivity when playing around younger children. They take risks confidently and know exactly what they must do to keep themselves safe. For example, while climbing, they move only to where they feel safe and comfortable and make sure that other children are not underneath them.

nChildren's transitions through each base room within the nursery are well thought through. Therefore, children are able to make the change with ease and settle extremely quickly.nAttention to ongoing training relating to teaching and learning is excellent.

However, emphasis on developing staff knowledge and practice in relation to their statutory responsibilities is not as effective.nThe provider and management team take time to monitor staff's ongoing performance. However, the provider does not make certain that there is a highly effective system in place to review staff's knowledge and understanding of all their statutory duties.