Hamilton Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is outstanding • The manager and staff strive for excellence. They work exceptionally well as a team and set high expectations of what children can achieve.

• The manager and staff use highly successful methods to assess and monitor children's development. They plan meticulously, to support each child to make the best possible progress in their learning. Children make excellent progress from their starting points.

• Children express positive attitudes towards learning and demonstrate a can-do attitude. They develop confidence and determination as they take on challenges in their play. For example, young children focus intently as they work out how to use di...fferent tools to cut and empty pumpkins.

• The manager and staff provide an extremely exciting and welcoming learning environment. The exceptional use of key-person systems helps children to develop trusting relationships with their peers and the adults who care for them. For instance, key-person areas display children's personal achievements and celebrate each child's family and cultural background.

• Staff use highly effective methods to support children to be healthy. For instance, children take part in weekly movement and dance sessions, during which they learn to express themselves and move their whole bodies. Staff work closely with parents to encourage them to provide healthy and nutritious packed lunches.