The
quality of teaching is very good. Staff have a secure knowledge
of the
foundation
stage
and
provide
a well
planned and well balanced curriculum across the six areas.
The
outdoor play space is also planned and used effectively to incorporate
a range of stimulating practical learning opportunities, successfully
incorporating all areas of learning. Teaching methods are very effective
and good questioning techniques are used to make the children think
and to extend their learning.
Children behave well and staff effectively
encourage self-discipline and an understanding of right and wrong.
...Staff know the children well and use this
knowledge to ensure all children are sufficiently challenged across
the six areas.
There are very good systems in place to
monitor and evaluate practice. There is a clear commitment to the
professional development of staff and the continuous development
of the educational programme.
Partnership with parents is very good.
Parents are provided with good quality well presented information
about the setting and the progress their child is making. Parental
input is clearly valued and encouraged by staff and makes a positive
impact on children's learning.
Personal Social and Emotional Development Judgement: Very Good
Children display high levels of involvement
in activities and concentrate well on tasks for extended periods
of
time. They operate independantly within the environment linking up
well with others for support when it is needed. They confidently
initiate interactions and show a developing awareness of their own
needs which they manage effectively. Children behave well and have
a good understanding of right and wrong and good levels of self-discipline.
Communication, Language
and Literacy Judgement: Very Good
Children have a very good vocabulary, use
language effectively and are eager to engage in conversation.
Children's
early reading and writing skills are developing well.
Mathematical Development Judgement: Very Good
They competently use mathematical language
to describe position, shape, space and measure during practical
activities.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World Judgement: Very Good
Children curiously observe features of living
things and explore both natural and man made materials.
Children skillfully and purposefully use
tools to assemble and join and have very good mouse control and use
simple computer programes independently.
...share experiences with enthusiasm
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