Barracudas (Chislehurst)

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding All staff display excellent knowledge of how to safeguard children. They understand what signs to look for and know what to do should they have any concerns. Children have endless opportunities to develop a vast range of skills.

They make rapid progress in gaining new skills. For example, they develop excellent hand-to-eye coordination as they learn how to steer a go-kart and how to aim an arrow during archery. They show high levels of concentration while they listen to and follow staff's instructions.

Staff consistently observe children's experiences during activities. They use their observations to influence further activities and share th...is information with parents, which helps to complement children's excellent learning and development at nursery and school. Children are highly motivated to develop healthy eating habits.

For example, staff award daily healthy eating awards to enthuse children to make healthy choices. Children radiate happiness. They feel very comfortable, secure and valued.

Children respond well to robust boundaries where high expectations are set and behaviour is excellent. Management and staff are extremely vigilant about children's safety. They implement meticulous, robust procedures to protect children and provide a secure environment.