Buddies Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Management work in partnership with external agencies to ensure that interventions are in place for children who require additional support.

For instance, staff implement strategies suggested by speech and language therapists and occupational therapists to improve children's outcomes. • Staff build on children's interests and find opportunities to extend their learning. For example, staff turn off lights when children shine torches on the ceiling, to help them see more clearly.

Children excitedly say, "look circles" and "that's incredible," as they move the beam around the room. • Staff are gentle and care for children with genuine affection. Chi...ldren form secure relationships with staff.

This helps them to settle well and explore the resources available confidently. • Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their early writing skills in preparation for future learning. For example, when staff hear children talk about looking for treasure, they encourage them to draw treasure maps.

Children are motivated to practise mark-making. • Staff do not make effective use of the book area, to inspire and motivate children to explore reading materials even further. • Management are still developing strategies to enhance children's learning experiences, to help different groups of children achieve at an even higher level.