They arrange activities in distinct areas so as to ensure that children can benefit significantly from use of the wide range of resources. They have a satisfactory grasp of the early learning goals but there are some gaps in the area of communication, language and literacy. As a result, they place too little emphasis on aspects of work in this area. Further staff training is anticipated in this regard. Staff assess children's progress carefully in each learning area and use the results of assessment to help in the preparation of their plans.
Parents find staff approachable and easy to talk to.
They receive useful information about their children's achievements and progress in daily contacts with the staff. They are encouraged to tell staff about events in their children's lives which may have some bearing on their learning at the playgroup. If they wish, they can arrange a meeting with staff to discuss aspects of their children's development. A very good range of information is available to keep them well advised about general developments at the playgroup, including the programme of activities. They are encouraged to participate in activities.