Cass Child & Family Centre

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnChildren progress well in a stimulating and resourceful environment as they move between rooms, benefiting from contact with younger and older children where they are encouraged to explore the activities at their own pace. nSupervision of staff and consistent evaluation of the service mean children are very well settled and become confident as they progress towards the early learning goals.nChildren behave very well at the centre due to a high priority given to inclusion and a gentle and attentive approach staff give to the young children in their care.

This means children feel safe and secure.nPartnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly about... the centre, are encouraged to be involved and share information about their child's learning and care, and this supports children's ongoing success in the early years foundation stage.

nStaff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well and give priority to local families, including a high percentage who have English as an additional language.nSome staff have less confidence when modelling high-quality language with the children.nStaff knowledge of the characteristics of learning does not always reach far enough in driving improvement.

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