Swimbridge Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Children are motivated to learn. They concentrate well and engage in activities for extended periods of time. They develop their skills effectively and are well prepared for their next stages in learning.

Staff support children effectively to develop a positive interest in books. As part of their play, children choose their favourite books and listen intently as staff read them with great enthusiasm. Partnerships with parents and other providers who jointly care for children are effective.

The manager and staff form close working relationships with them all, which helps to provide consistent care and learning arrangements that meet children's needs.... The committee, management and staff have close working partnerships. They work together effectively and have made positive improvements since the last inspection.

For example, they have increased mathematical learning opportunities. Children show they benefit well from these and use mathematical language in their everyday play experiences. Self-evaluation is effective.

It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not provide a range of opportunities for children to independently explore and learn about how they are similar and different to other people and communities in the world. Overall, children develop secure capabilities to become independent. However, staff do not build on everyday experiences consistently, such as at snack time to extend these skills as far as they could.