Phoenix Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding The leadership of the nursery is exceptionally strong. The provider and manager lead a team of highly dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children.

They meticulously review their practice and make comprehensive plans for further improvements. Children are highly motivated and enthusiastic and their levels of concentration are exceptional. They benefit from rich and varied activities which sustain their interest and enthuse them to learnTeaching is of an exceptionally high standard.

Staff present activities in exciting and interesting ways that challenge children's thinking. They s...kilfully recognise where and how to provide appropriate support and encouragement to help sustain children's enjoyment and engagement. Children's behaviour is impeccable.

During group time, they talk about group rules, such as good walking and good listening to friends and teachers. They also discuss having 'kind hands' and 'kind feet' and using kind words, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. Children build close relationships with their key person.

Staff are warm and caring and create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children. This helps children to develop strong emotional attachments and forge close friendships with one another. Children excitedly enter the group, rush up to staff for a cuddle and chat happily with their friends.