Giant Steps At River Bourne Farm

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Staff interact well with children. Those in the pre-school room encourage older children to develop the skills they need for their move on to school, such as independence and confidence. • Children make good progress.

The manager monitors any emerging gaps closely to ensure these are swiftly closed, so children are ready for the next steps in their learning. • Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they enjoy regular outings around the farm area with staff.

Children enjoy brushing the goats, and seeing newborn piglets. • The manager ensures staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding matters and how to ke...ep children safe. They know what action to take if they are concerned about a child's welfare.

The premises are safe and secure, and staff help children learn to keep themselves safe. It is not yet outstanding because: • Opportunities for staff's ongoing professional development are not as strong as they could be, resulting in some minor weaknesses in the quality of teaching. • At times, in the baby/toddler room, the youngest children, including those who are settling in do not have a space that is quiet.