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Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment for children, which stimulates play. There is a wide range of appealing resources on offer to meet children's varying ages and interests. All children remain focused and interested.

The manager and staff work in close partnership with the staff in the host school. They ensure continuity for the children and develop a strong understanding of their individual needs. Parents feel well informed about the activities their children have enjoyed.

They work with staff to share information about their children to ensure consistency of care. Staff promote independence well in the setting. For example, at mealtim...es children serve their own food and make choices about what they would like.

The manager has acted well to improve practice following the previous inspection. The manager supports staff well to develop their qualifications and knowledge. She provides great support, including advice and encouragement for those staff who are working towards qualifications.

The manager enables staff to carry out training and to implement changes which increase the opportunities for children. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not always act on opportunities to promote healthy practices, including helping children to understand the benefits of healthy foods. Staff do not fully extend activities that promote diversity to help children understand the differences that exist between people.

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