Cranmore Little Acorns

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnManagers and staff continually reflect on their practice and identify areas where improvements can be made.

They seek the views of parents and children, acting on their suggestions to raise the quality of the provision and enhance children's learning and enjoyment.nChildren's behaviour is exemplary. They are respectful, courteous and use good manners.

Children comment that they are working well together as they help each other to carry the blocks to build a den. nStaff work closely in partnership with parents. They share information with them about their children's day and the activities they have taken part in.

Parents are very complimenta...ry about the service provided. They say that staff nurture their children to help them grow and children are very happy to come to the group.nThere are very good working relationships with staff at the host school.

Staff who work at the holiday club also work in the pre-school or wraparound provision. This means that information is shared between the different provisions and ensures consistency of care and learning for children. nAll children form close relationships with staff and are happy and settled in their company.

Younger children seek them out for a reassuring cuddle and sit close by them during story times. Children proudly show staff the vehicles they have made and the words they have written to show that it is a police car. nStaff in the baby room plan activities based on children's individual interests.

They observe what children can do and continually extend and add to the activities to support children's progress and next steps in learning. Staff in the holiday club plan activities that they can easily differentiate to meet the needs of all of the children. nThere are limited opportunities for children who attend the holiday club to rest and relax during the day, should they wish to do so.

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