Pip And Jim’s Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Managers have a sound understanding of their legal responsibilities. They communicate their high expectations to the staff team.

Staff implement a range of records that helps to support their practice. This helps them to achieve and maintain good standardsStaff are kind and caring. They get to know children and their families well.

Children develop strong bonds with staff. They settle quickly, and are happy attending. Staff help children develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning, and eventually school.

The curriculum is broad and varied. Children are motivated to play, explore and learn. Staff are good teachers.
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They provide activities that promote different aspects of children's learning. All children progress well from where they started. Partnership working is strong.

Staff share two-way information about children's care and learning with parents, other providers and professionals. This helps to promote good continuity. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not always make the best use of the provision for outdoor play.

Children who prefer to learn outside do not yet progress at the highest level. Managers do not focus sharply enough on ways to disseminate consistently outstanding teaching practice. There is scope to extend staff's professional development even further to help promote excellent outcomes for all children.