Midsummer Park Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Staff provide a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. Children self-register when they arrive at the nursery and settle well. They develop good friendships and a strong sense of belonging.

Children's behaviour is good. • Staff provide engaging activities that motivate children to learn. Children make good progress from their different starting points and capabilities.

Children who speak English as an additional language or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities equally achieve well. Children are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and development. • Partnerships between staff and parents are effective..../>
For example, staff keep parents well informed about their children's academic progress and well-being. • Parents are pleased with the good progress their children make. They know how to support their children's learning at home and beyond.

• Managers monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the provision to help ensure that all children receive good teaching. • Occasionally, some staff miss the opportunity to help children practise their early writing skills. • At times, staff do not help children understand the importance of healthy eating and the positive impact it can have on their health and well-being.