Freeston Tots

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager has a very positive approach.

She works closely with staff to evaluate the setting, seeking the views of children and parents. She uses this information to develop focused improvement plans to raise the quality of the setting and improve outcomes for children. • Staff are well qualified and experienced.

They know children very well and talk knowledgeably about their key children. Staff interact positively with children and join in with them as they play. • Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others, which helps them to develop a greater understanding of the wider world around them.

• S...taff are highly skilled at supporting children's communication and language skills. They provide children with a running commentary as they play, extending vocabulary, repeating and re-modelling sentences so children can hear the correct pronunciation of words. • Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

They play confidently in the well-resourced garden each day, practising their large physical skills. For example, they engage in large circle games and balance on scooters. • Partnerships with other settings children attend are not fully developed to ensure that children receive consistent support.