Astwood Bank Pre-School and Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager undertakes research on learning and development topics.

This helps her to have an accurate view of the quality of her provision and to know how she can improve or maintain her high standards. Children make good progress in their learning. • The manager effectively monitors staff's practice.

She places a strong focus on making sure staff engage with children as they play and enhance their learning whenever they see an opportunity to teach. The manager holds regular supervisory meetings with staff and identifies ways to help support their professional development. • Staff develop positive relationships with the local school and strong li...nks with other professionals, including those who support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

This means there is a shared approach to children's care and learning so that they receive consistent support. • Staff know the children well and offer a caring and nurturing environment. They respond quickly and sensitively to children's needs.

This helps children to feel relaxed and safe and to engage in new experiences. It is not yet outstanding because: • Staff do not provide enough opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to use their home language during their play. • Some staff do not consistently reinforce children's knowledge of the importance of good personal hygiene routines, such as washing hands before snacks.

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