Little Barn Pre-school

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • A caring environment is provided where children have loving and strong bonds with all staff members. • Training is used well, overall, to support staff's continuing professional development. For instance, a recent course in woodwork helped them to plan new experiences and skills for children to participate in.

• The manager has high expectations for the children in her care. She quickly identifies gaps in their learning and this helps children to make good progress. • Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.

There are strong professional partnerships in place to support a joined-up approach towards their ...progression. Specialists visit the pre-school and share what children need to learn next to help them to achieve well. • Parents speak highly of the staff team.

They feel the unique size of the pre-school has a very positive effect on the opportunities and time children receive towards their learning and development. It is not yet outstanding because: • The supervision process is not used as effectively as it could be to provide staff with time to become more reflective towards their own practice. • Occasionally, the location and organisation of adult-led activities does not provide all children with the very best experiences to add to their learning.

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