Storrs Road Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents spoken to on the day of the inspection praise the staff team on their warmth, professionalism and support for their children.

They state that they are regularly updated about their child's learning and development and are actively encouraged to continue to support their child's learning at home. The manager monitors staff performance effectively. For example, staff are regularly offered supervision sessions.

The manager and her deputy quickly identify staff training needs and provide opportunities for staff to extend their knowledge and skills. As a result, the quality of teaching is good and outcomes f...or children continue to improve. Children settle very quickly when they first arrive at the setting and independently choose activities and toys to play with.

They are very happy and there are warm and secure attachments in place between the staff and the children. The key-person system works effectively. Staff know the children well and have a close and accurate overview of their key-child's learning and care needs.

Staff effectively use observations and assessments of children's progress to plan for their next steps in learning, generally. Children make good progress from their starting points. It is not yet outstanding because: Sometimes staff do not make the most of opportunities to fully support children's interests and the next steps in their learning.