Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • The established leadership team shows an uncompromising dedication to providing high-quality education and care for children.

Leaders continuously reflect on and monitor all aspects of the pre-school environment and make changes where needed. Staff share this vision for excellence, which is demonstrated in their commitment and the quality of their practice. • Leaders and staff work harmoniously together to provide children with an abundance of highly inspiring learning opportunities.

Staff adapt the learning environment skilfully to meet children's interests. For example, children developed an interest in comparing their heights. In respon...se to their interests, staff created a measuring chart for children to record their heights accurately, which enhances their mathematical development.

• Staff have an intricate knowledge of the progress children are making, which enables them to swiftly identify any child who is at risk of falling behind. Staff work in unison with other professionals and take prompt action to address any gaps in children's learning. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make excellent progress from their starting points.

• Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Parents praise the dedication of staff in supporting their child's development and providing advice. For example, staff have provided parents with guidance on safe sleeping, weaning and behaviour management.

This helps to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning. • Children have an exceptional range of opportunities to learn about people and the wider community. For example, they regularly visit the local church and allotments, and take part in camping activities in the local farmland.

• Children's emotional well-being and happiness are of paramount importance to the setting. The key-person system is highly effective and children have developed very strong bonds with staff. As a result, children are happy, settled and display high levels of involvement in their play.

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