Stepping Stones Playgroup (Wells)

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Staff closely observe children's development and work with parents to promptly outline children's starting points and their ongoing development.

They identify the next steps in children's learning, build on what children already know and ensure they all make good progress. Staff are friendly and attentive. They get to know children well and spend good-quality time supporting them in their activities.

Children develop a real sense of belonging. They are confident to explore and they really enjoy their time at the playgroup. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are very good and ensure staff fully meet children's individual needs.
...r/>Regular newsletters and messages, daily chats and the sharing of children's achievements and progress help keep parents very well informed. Children benefit from the partnership between the playgroup and the school. They are being prepared well for their move on to school.

For example, they become familiar with school routines and staff and enjoy joining school mealtimes and sports sessions. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not plan whole-group activities well enough to fully encourage children's attention and listening skills. The management team's self-evaluation processes do not precisely drive ongoing improvements across both the playgroup and committee practice, to further strengthen the quality of the provision.

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