Staff give clear instructions, and very good questioning encourages children to think and predict. Since the last inspection, planning has been extended and developed. Staff are to be comrnended for their work. Termly plans are linked to the six areas of learning and identify topics that run for several weeks. During structured sessions staff have defined aims within the six areas of learning and support the weekly activities with written plans.
Staff discuss activities in detail at weekly planning meetings.
Activities are adapted or extended to meet individual children's needs. Effective evaluation of planning takes place to ensure intended outcomes have been met. Children's progress is assessed through daily observations and is recorded regularly. Assessments are linked to the six areas of learning and to the desirable learning outcomes. Staff know the children well, and as one member 1 of staff is responsible for each child they are aware of their talents and any difficulties they may be having.