Chicksand Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The pre-school is well resourced and set within a large outside space. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They play confidently in the spacious garden each day, building their large physical skills.

For example, they practise their football skills, balance on an obstacle course, ride tricycles and learn to pedal. • Overall, partnerships with parents are strong. They speak highly of the pre-school and say that they are pleased with their children's progress.

Parents emphasise the positive improvements that they see in their children's communication and language skills. • Staff are caring, sensitive and responsive to c...hildren's needs. They are respectful to children and one another.

Staff help to promote children's confidence and emotional well-being. • Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning. Staff identify any gaps in children's development and take positive steps to address them.

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education. It is not yet outstanding because: • The manager does not use the views of parents, staff and children closely enough to contribute towards the self-evaluation process and drive improvements in the preschool. • Staff do not consistently gather detailed information from parents about their children's learning at home.