They confidently recognize and write their own name. Children participate enthusiastically in role-play, which is supported by adult interaction. The programme for mathematics is very good and promotes the desirable learning outcomes. A wide range of resources and planned activities support children's development of mathematical language and ideas. Staff effectively exploit activities, resources and routines of the day to introduce mathematical language, ideas and counting.
Children are familiar with a wide range of number rhymes, songs and stories.
They confidently count to 10 and beyond. Children confidently recognize and use numbers to 10 and show an awareness of simple addition and subtraction. The programme for knowledge and understanding of the world is good and promotes the desirable learning outcomes. There is a wide range of opportunities to promote interest in the local and wider environment, materials and objects. Children talk about their families and present and recent past events in their lives.