Scallywags Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Staff provide a welcoming environment and develop good relationships with children.

Children are happy and settled in the pre-school and display high levels of confidence. For example, they are independent in their activity choices and approach adults to join them in their play. Links with the local school and toddler group mean that children are emotionally well-prepared for their next stage of learning and development, including starting school.

For instance, they regularly join the Reception class for shared activities and get to know their new teacher well. Partnerships with parents and outside agencies are good. Children benefit from this cons...istent approach to their learning and development.

All children make good progress and gaps for children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are closing. The management monitors the quality of teaching well. For example, they regularly observe both the staff's and the manager's interactions with children and discuss their performance with them.

As a result, teaching is consistently strong. It is not yet outstanding because: The management team has not fully developed the tracking of individuals and groups of children, to swiftly identify gaps in their learning and development, and help them make even better progress. Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to build on children's knowledge of healthy food choices, to further support their ability to develop healthy lifestyles.