Pre-School Centre

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • The highly qualified and experienced management team has a clear vision for the setting and works exceptionally hard to achieve this. Roles and responsibilities are clear and deeply embedded, allowing the staff team to carry out the day-to-day running extremely confidently.

For example, in the manager's absence, the staff know their role in the setting and carry it out to the highest level. • Children have access to a superb outdoor area which allows staff to provide an extensive variety of interesting and exciting activities. For example, children go on a barefoot walk, stepping on different sensory surfaces such as pebbles, grass, mud and water.<...br/>
• The highly qualified and well-experienced staff actively challenge stereotypical ideals and all children develop a 'can-do' attitude as they try new things. For example, children use an activity called 'Woodwork Wendy' to enthuse and engage girls to take part in woodwork and use real tools. • Partnerships with parents are exemplary.

A variety of communication methods are used. This ensures parents are fully informed about their child's progress and emotional well-being on a daily basis. Skilful staff ensure that they communicate with families according to their needs.

For example, if the communication app is not fully utilised by parents, this is rapidly followed up with another method of contact which meets their needs. • Children are extremely well prepared for transition both within the setting and when they move on to school. Within the setting, transition is gradual and particularly child-led.

Staff have exceptional links with local schools and work closely with teachers to ensure they prepare children with the skills that they will need. They ensure that parents and children are fully informed and know what to expect when they move on to the next stage. For example, staff organise transition meetings with the local authority to inform parents of the procedure when applying for school.

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