Paddington Preschool Stage Two

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Staff make effective observations of the children, to develop an understanding of what children can do and what their interests are.

They use these well to form secure starting points and to plan for children's ongoing development. • The manager carefully monitors children's progress to assess how well the provision is meeting the needs of all children. She makes effective use of her findings to make changes.

For example, when she noticed that boys were less creative than girls, she introduced resources and activities that have helped boys be more enthusiastic about creative play. • Children, including those who speak English as an additional lang...uage, make good progress from their starting points. Children who are new to the setting are seen to develop confidence quickly and begin to use their emerging social skills to build friendships.

• Staff promote healthy lifestyles with the children. For example, they chat with children about nutritious foods as children enjoy their healthy snacks. Children have good opportunities to be active and to have exercise.

It is not yet outstanding because: • At times, staff do not organise changes in routine in a way which minimises the disruption to children's learning. • Staff work well in partnership with parents. However, they do not fully enable parents to continue children's learning at home.

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