Puddle Ducks Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The owner/managers have high expectations of staff and are ambitious and dedicated to their roles.

They evaluate the provision and have a clear vision and are passionate about helping to ensure that children have the best outcomes. • Children develop good self-help skills, confidence, independence and team work, particularly while exploring activities in the woodland area. This is because staff patiently encourage them to do things for themselves and provide time for children to practise their skills in an environment that challenges them to solve problems.

• The setting provides a rich and balanced programme of learning to support all aspects of ...children's development. Staff help children to follow their interests and broaden their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. • Children learn in a bright and motivating environment.

Staff plan interesting and imaginative activities to engage children and promote their curiosity. • Children are consistently well behaved for their ages and know what is expected of them. Staff help them to understand how to share and the importance of using good manners.

• Children receive plenty of praise and encouragement from staff. This boosts their sense of self-esteem and encourages them to persevere with challenges. It is not yet outstanding because: • Staff do not take advantage of some openings to reinforce children's clearer pronunciation of word sounds within their spoken communication.