St Mary’s Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding Management provides high-quality support, guidance and coaching as it works alongside staff. It communicates high expectations to staff and fosters a culture of continuous improvement for children's care and learning experiences. Well-qualified staff are empowered to continuously develop their professional knowledge and skills.

Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive exemplary levels of support. Staff work in harmony with other professionals to identify and provide the support children need. Children make notable progress from their unique starting points.

Staff support children's emotional well-being superbly.... For example, highly attentive staff celebrate children's efforts as they teach them to identify and talk about emotions. This helps to promote children's remarkably high levels of self-esteem and the exceptional positive relationships with staff and each other.

Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Families praise 'the wonderful care, support and learning opportunities' the staff provide for their children. Staff and parents share thorough information about children's progress, which informs staff assessment and detailed planning to promote rapid outcomes for children's learning and development.

Management and staff make excellent use of the amenities in the local community. Children benefit greatly from a wide range of planned experiences and outings. They learn about diversity, enjoying visits from the police, building trade, fire service, and parents who tell stories in their home language and share traditional cuisine.

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