South Dalton Pre school

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding Staff provide highly stimulating and challenging activities. For example, children are whole-heartedly engaged in enthralling exploratory play.

They very confidently make predictions and comparisons when using their senses and guess what objects are hidden inside a bag, for example. Children develop excellent thinking skills. The highly qualified and skilled staff use their expert knowledge to identify individual children's needs.

They meticulously use detailed observations to precisely plan what children need to learn next. Children make rapid progress from their starting points. Children have very high levels of confidence and self-esteem....

They are extremely motivated and engaged in their play. Children develop incredibly secure relationships with staff. They are very well supported to reach their full potential.

The manager works highly effectively with parents and other professionals. They share extremely detailed information to provide a superb continued approach to children's learning. Children engage in highly enthralling activities that help them to develop an excellent understanding of the differences between themselves and others.

For example, they have remarkable opportunities to develop knowledge of other languages. Staff have an uncompromising attitude towards continued professional development. For example, they attended mathematical training and now provide enriched learning opportunities that mean children develop exceedingly high mathematical awareness.