1st Tiny Steps Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager effectively checks and reviews children's progress.

She works closely with families and outside agencies to ensure children with emerging concerns receive the support they need to continue to make progress. • Staff are consistently effective in supporting children's behaviour. For example, they use visual prompts, such as pictures of smiley and sad faces, to help children understand how their behaviour affects others.

• Staff know the children and families well. They support children through times of change. For example, children benefit from a flexible settling-in policy that meets their individual needs.

• Children have oppo...rtunities to learn about people and communities that are different from themselves. For example, they taste foods from different countries and enjoy a wide range of books celebrating diversity. • Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive and how well staff support families.

They report that they are kept up to date with their child's progress. It is not yet outstanding because: • Although staff skillfully ask questions to develop children's thinking and problem-solving skills, they do not consistently allow them the time to respond. • The organisation of staff during group activities does not consistently provide a high level of support for less confident children.