Fairlands Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Children have good opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

For example, staff encouraged children to explore fruit. Children discussed the green strawberries and were curious about the colour and taste. Managers and staff are suitably trained to provide high-quality care and education to children.

Procedures for professional development and training ensure staff are kept up to date with new initiatives and improve outcomes for children. Staff work well in partnership with parents and involve them in celebrating the uniqueness of the provision. For example, parents provide translations in different langua...ges to support children's learning and development.

Parents speak highly of the provision, positively praising staff for enabling their children to be happy. Children enjoy spending time outdoors. They are busy and active, and they play ball games, ride bicycles and balance along a range of apparatus.

This helps to promote their good physical health and well-being. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not always use highly effective questioning to extend children's thinking skills and promote a deeper understanding in their learning. Staff miss opportunities during their adult-led activities to use their good knowledge of teaching techniques to enhance and extend children's early mathematical skills.