Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The manager and staff work well to keep up to date with new ideas and build on their skills and knowledge even further. For example, they have learned about the different ways to support children to develop good communication and language skills.

Staff establish positive relationships with parents and keep them fully informed of their children's learning. For example, they share activities daily, such as planting ideas. Staff get to know individual children and their personalities well.

This helps children develop a good sense of belonging and positive levels of well-being and self-esteem. Children have good opportunities to develop their writing s...kills. Younger children give meaning to marks as they paint and older children write simple words with confidence.

There are good opportunities for children to develop respect and understanding of other people's similarities and differences in the wider world. For instance, children learn about a wide range of religious beliefs, such as Muslim traditions like Ramadan. Children have good opportunities to explore and investigate.

For example, they enjoy carrying out nature and bug hunts during regular walks in the woodland with staff. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not consistently encourage children to learn and think about the consequences of their actions on others to extend their life skills even further. Staff do not make the most out of the organisation of larger group activities to ensure that they fully engage all children during their learning experiences.