Digby Village Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager is ambitious and hard-working.

She has high expectations and is committed to improving outcomes for children. She is supported well by an enthusiastic staff team and committee. • Parents are positive about how the pre-school is managed.

They comment on how friendly and approachable the staff are and how well their children's individual requirements are met. Parents are kept well informed on a daily basis about their children's learning and progress. • Children are happy, settled and confident within the pre-school environment.

Staff greet children warmly and show great interest in what children have to say to them. • Children'...s behaviour is good. Staff support children to be polite and courteous to one another.

They are encouraged to take turns and to share their toys. • The manager monitors the progress made by groups of children well. She uses this information effectively to support children's literacy and mathematical development.

Children make good progress in their learning. • Staff are competent teachers. They know children well and all use good skills to encourage children to learn.

• Children confidently engage in conversation with staff, visitors and their friends. It is not yet outstanding because: • Occasionally, staff working with younger children do not fully support them to use the correct pronunciation of words. • Sometimes, staff do not make the most of opportunities during planned activities to challenge the most able children in their mathematical development.

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