Addiscombe Childcare Centre

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Children settle quickly in the friendly and relaxed environment. The mix of ages works well.

For example, older children show care for their younger friends. Staff extend children's play and imagination well, for example, during role-play activities. Staff provide a wide variety of interesting activities, including crafts and cooking.

For example, children thoroughly enjoyed making witches' hats out of materials such as cakes, icing and ice-cream cones. Staff competently reinforce children's understanding of how to manage risks and stay safe. For example, they carefully explain how to move around the balancing and climbing equipment safely.
.../>The staff team values and uses the views of parents and children when making improvements to the club. For example, staff include children's suggestions when deciding on menus and on what activities to provide. Staff work closely with parents and exchange relevant information that helps them meet children's individual needs successfully.

It is not yet outstanding because: The manager monitors and supports staff to help improve their practice. However, this is not always meticulous enough to enable staff to reach their full potential. Staff do not consistently make full use of links with all schools children attend to help enhance continuity of approach in children's care and development.

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