Watlington Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The leadership and management of the pre-school are strong. They are highly committed to the continued development of the pre-school and have a clear vision for the future. Recent improvements, such as the installation of a canopy, significantly enhance children's opportunities to play and learn outdoors throughout the year.

• The well-qualified and dedicated staff team is enthusiastic and welcoming in its nature. Staff's genuine interest in the children they care for helps children to establish bonds quickly. Children are happy, confident and clearly enjoy their time in the pre-school.

• Staff get to know the children very well. Rich learning tak...es place as staff prepare and provide stimulating and imaginative activities that ignite children's interest. Children are highly motivated, keen to explore and eager to learn.

• Partnerships with parents are strong and have a very positive impact on children's learning and development. Staff keep parents well informed about how children are progressing and provide ideas about how to support further their children's learning at home. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive and how well staff support families.

• Staff are excellent role models. They consistently model good manners and offer positive praise and encouragement to children. Children's behaviour is very good.

They play well together, form secure friendships with their peers and show care and concern for others. It is not yet outstanding because: • Staff do not gather detailed information about children's prior learning to enhance individualised and well-focused plans for their learning on entry to the pre-school. • Staff do not consistently encourage children to develop their thinking skills and express their own thoughts and ideas.

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