Little Potters Pre-school

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Children thrive in this exciting environment. Staff know children well and strong attachments have been formed between staff, children and their peers. • Staff observe, assess and plan for children's individual needs.

They work superbly with other professionals involved in children's lives. The care and support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is extremely good. • Partnerships with parents are good.

Effective communication makes sure that children's changing needs are known. Parents are actively involved in their child's learning. They share their own observations of their child at home, and work with staff to su...pport their child's future learning.

• Children behave well. They understand the 'golden rules' that are in place within the pre-school. Staff support children to share and take turns while they play.

Children's self-esteem and confidence blossoms. Staff praise children for their efforts and achievements. • Staff work with parents to gain their views about the service they provide.

They use this information alongside their own self-evaluation to identify aspects of the pre-school provision to develop further in order to raise outcomes for children. It is not yet outstanding because: • At times, staff do not provide children with enough time to think about the questions they have been asked and formulate their response and reply. • While staff undertake mandatory professional development, they have not looked at a broader range of opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills even further.