Caterpillars Pre-School At Stanley Park

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children are happy within the pre-school. They develop strong bonds with their key person and form close friendships with other children.

They develop positive attitudes towards their learning and are interested to explore new things. All children make good progress, considering their starting points. • Children who have been identified as having gaps in their development are swiftly supported.

Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to promote children's all-round needs and development. Specific support and funding for children is targeted well. For example, staff purchase resources to help support children's communication skills....

• The pre-school provides a broad range of healthy snacks daily. Staff are proactive in talking to children about what they are eating and the health benefits. This helps to support children's increasing awareness of a healthy diet.

• The management team highly values staff professional development to improve continuously the quality of the provision and the services available to children and their families. • Children have limited opportunities to engage in activities and experience that are linked to technology. • Staff are not consistent in providing opportunities for children to engage in activities and experiences that reflect their individual home languages.

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