Playmates Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is outstanding • The leadership team has an exceptional vision to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families. There are robust recruitment procedures and very comprehensive induction arrangements. This ensures they have the right staff to support the continuous drive to improve.

• The pre-school ethos is extremely inclusive. Staff place great value on the home cultures of all families and ensure they are reflected in the rich and stimulating resources that are available. Parents are very well informed about their children's wellbeing and achievements.

• Children quickly make secure attachments with staff. They demonstrate a strong sense of be...longing. Staff closely monitor children who have just started pre-school to ensure they are happy and settled.

They are quick to offer comfort and reassurance to all children when needed. • The quality of teaching is superb. Staff fully understand how to engage children and take their learning to the highest levels.

Children thoroughly enjoy staff joining in with their play. • Children are extremely well supported as they prepare to move on to school. Staff work in close partnership with school staff to ensure children have secure foundations to be confident for new and exciting challenges in the future.