Plough Green Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding Partnerships with a wide range of professionals are exceptional. The pre-school's special educational needs coordinator works closely with others and acts on their advice to enable individual children to make the very best possible progress. Staff have an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

They use a variety of teaching strategies, tailored to each child's learning needs, and sensitively support children when they need it. As a result, children flourish at the pre-school. The manager has an ambitious vision and fosters a culture of reflective practice.

The staff team is dedicated to reviewing its practice to ensure continuous improve...ment. Children are curious and enthusiastic learners. Staff value children's ideas, helping them to contribute to creating the stimulating environment.

Children are highly motivated and eager to explore. Partnership working with parents is consistently strong. Staff actively engage with families and involve parents exceptionally well in their children's learning.

For example, staff encourage parents to talk to children about their traditions or occupations. Children form secure attachments to the staff and show that they feel exceptionally happy and secure. They thrive in the warm and friendly pre-school, demonstrating a deep sense of belonging which significantly contributes to their emotional well-being.