Sunbeams Play

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding The management team has worked tirelessly to develop an exceptionally high-quality provision that excels in supporting the unique needs of children with autism and their families. Leaders and staff work extremely well together to reflect on the provision.

Parents and children are wholly included in the ongoing evaluation, which supports the team to develop priorities for future improvements. Staff are extremely well qualified and very experienced. Leaders implement an exceptional programme of professional development, regular in-house training and superb support to ensure staff are exceptionally confident and skilled in their roles.

Staff bu...ild extremely strong relationships with parents. They consistently share information with each other about children's development and progress. Staff help parents to find ways to support their child at home, including providing relevant training.

Parents highly value this exchange of information and excellent support. Highly effective strategies are used to work closely with other skilled professionals and agencies to support the sometimes complex needs of individual children. Staff also work cohesively with nurseries and schools that children attend, so that there is consistency and continuity in children's care and development.

Children build very secure relationships with staff. Staff know children extremely well and are highly responsive to children's individual needs. This helps children to feel safe and secure and effectively supports their emotional well-being.