Happy Faces @ Dundonald

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Since the last inspection, the manager and staff have worked hard to make significant improvements.

This has had a positive impact on the quality of the service provided and the way in which care is tailored to meet children's individual needs. • The manager evaluates practice routinely. For instance, she uses feedback from parents, staff and children to identify areas for development.

• Staff encourage children's good behaviour and act as positive role models through their calm and friendly manner. They encourage and explain the importance of sharing, being kind and respecting each other's opinions. • Staff spend time gathering detailed informat...ion from parents when children start at the setting.

They keep parents well informed about children's daily achievements. Parents and children speak very positively about the setting, the activities provided and in particular the helpful and caring staff. • Children enjoy their time at this welcoming, fun setting.

They enjoy the range of resources on offer and form close and secure relationships with the staff caring for them. • Staff do not always ensure they share enough information with the host school to consistently support children and compliment their learning. • Professional development opportunities for staff are not fully maximised to enhance their knowledge and skills and raise the quality of the service provided.

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