Beeches Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager is very experienced and well qualified. She leads her team with a deep commitment to provide all children with fun and stimulating learning experiences in a safe environment.

• Staff work well in partnership with parents. They regularly share information about children's progress and how parents can support children's ongoing learning at home. Parents state that their children are happy and enjoy the pre-school.

• Staff observe children as they play and accurately assess their progress. They plan a wide range of activities that reflect children's emerging interests and individual stage of development. Children make good progress.
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• Children form strong bonds with staff. They listen to staff and are confident to seek reassurance should they feel upset. • Staff are good role models for children.

They give clear and consistent messages about behaviour expectations and show respect to the children and each other. Children behave well. • Staff promote equality throughout every aspect of their practice.

They provide a welcoming and safe environment where children learn about their similarities and differences. • Members of the committee are supportive. They encourage staff to pursue professional qualifications to enhance their knowledge and skills.

The manager targets training to help staff understand and support children's specific needs, especially for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. • Staff are enthusiastic in their work with children. However, sometimes they do not make the most of opportunities that arise to encourage children to develop their own ideas and find solutions to problems for themselves.