What does Ofsted think?

"Children enjoy being physically active. Indoors, children in the baby room climb steps and access equipment to challenge their balance and coordination. Children in the toddler room are encouraged by staff to solve problems in their play. For example, they ask them questions about how they are going to make a ramp for their toy cars. Children rest wooden planks on climbing equipment and roll their cars down. Children make their own decisions, taking and managing risks in their play. For instance, they climb up a wooden ramp after they tell staff they think it is safe to do so. Children are supervised by staff who stay close by to support if necessary and to promote their safety. Children show a positive attitude to trying new experiences"

"Parents appreciate the food staff offer their children and how this helps to vary their diet. Staff promote healthy eating and provide children with a variety of snacks that include foods from around the world. For example, children have opportunities to try homemade fruit bread that originates from Jamaica. Staff adapt the menu to meet children's dietary requirements. This helps to promote children's good health"

"Children arrive excited to see staff and their friends, and greet them warmly with a smile. They are supported by staff to develop strong bonds with them, so children are comfortable to go to any staff for guidance when they need it. Children remain eager to learn at the well-presented kindergarten that staff create and stay highly engaged throughout their time playing. They develop extensive physical skills through activities planned by staff, such as yoga. Children listen intently and follow staff instructions to stretch high, balance on one leg and other poses. They pretend to be superheroes and repeat positive mantras they have learned previously, such as 'I am kind' and 'I am brave'."

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"Staff plan a wide range of activities for all children based on their interests. They also adapt their plans to make the most of spontaneous play. Staff support children to practise their hand and arm muscles to make marks on the fence, using water and different brushes and rollers. Children name what they have drawn and create different shapes and patterns. When the children discover that flicking the brushes makes the water spread and they start to giggle, staff encourage them to follow this creativity. This develops into a large-group hide and-seek water fight with staff, and children laughing profusely and focusing on supporting children's social interactions. "