Pumpkin Patch Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Children are well supported to develop their independence skills, such as pouring their own drinks, and washing their bowls and cups after snack time. Children are well prepared for their eventual move on to school. • Staff regularly observe children and make accurate assessments of their progress to identify their next steps in learning.

They use this information to plan exciting activities that are well suited to children's needs and interests. Children make good progress during their time at the setting. • Staff are enthusiastic and welcoming in their nature.

They join in with children as they play and demonstrate a genuine interest and passion... for their work. Children are happy and confident, helping to promote their emotional well-being. • The manager is passionate about providing good-quality care and learning for children.

Previous recommendations have successfully been addressed, for example, technological resources are readily available for children to use. It is not yet outstanding because: • On occasion, during focused activities, the youngest children disturb the oldest children's concentration and learning. • Staff do not consistently help all children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and communities.