Killamarsh Bears Pre-School c/o Killamarsh Sports Centre

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Staff develop strong relationships with children and parents and know them well. This contributes to the sense of emotional security children have within the nursery. Staff use a variety of methods to share information with parents, including newsletters and ideas to continue children's learning at home.

Parents are fully involved in their child's learning and development. • Staff make good use of their observations and accurate assessments to help make future learning experiences meaningful. They take account of children's interests and current capabilities from home.

As a result, children are motivated and eager to participate in learning oppor...tunities, and so make good progress. • The pre-school is extremely welcoming and inclusive. Staff work sensitively with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

They plan precisely for their learning and utilise strong partnerships with outside agencies. • The manager uses additional funding thoughtfully to develop community-based activities. This helps to enhance the curriculum.

For example, children engage enthusiastically in movement sessions aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. • The manager and staff are extremely committed to providing high-quality early years experiences for children and their families. They evaluate their provision regularly and identify aspects for further improvement effectively.

• Occasionally, staff do not maximise opportunities to challenge children's learning. • The management team does not always make the best use of all monitoring systems to help them target support more precisely. In particular, to raise the quality of staff's teaching to a higher level.