Little Elms Shirley

Little Elms Daycare Shirley was inspected on 19 June 2023 under the legacy EYFS framework (4 areas: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management). All areas were graded Good, with overall effectiveness rated Good. This analysis maps the legacy framework to the November 2025 7-area structure: Safeguarding is Met (effective arrangements confirmed); Inclusion is Strong Standard (exceptional support for SEND noted); Curriculum and Teaching is Expected Standard (effective curriculum but inconsistent teaching of equipment use); Achievement is Strong Standard (good progress across age groups); Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines is Strong Standard (consistent approach, good behaviour); Children's Welfare and Well-being is Strong Standard (strong bonds, clear routines, health awareness); Leadership and Governance is Strong Standard (strong leadership, good staff support). The setting maintains stability with no decline in performance since the previous 2021 inspection. Two specific improvement areas identified: teaching younger children equipment use and evaluating free-choice activities. Overall numeric score calculated at 79 (Good range), reflecting consistent performance across areas with targeted development opportunities.