Whittington Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • There have been significant improvements to the pre-school since the last inspection. Concerted and effective steps have been taken to address the actions raised previously.

The early years foundation stage requirements are now met. • The managers and staff make good use of evaluation systems to help identify strengths in practice and areas for improvement. They welcome advice and guidance from external agencies and other providers and implement ideas to enhance their practice.

Managers and staff are highly committed to making rapid and ongoing improvements, to raise the quality of the provision and outcomes for children. • The managers and staff... work closely with other professionals. They seek and act on specialist advice and take account of multi-agency plans.

Individual programmes for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are implemented well. This helps to promote a collaborative approach to meet the needs of all children. • Children are confident and motivated learners.

For example, they sing songs with great pride for their parents and visitors during their Easter performance. • Children build close bonds and warm relationships with the adults who care for them. They show that they feel safe, secure and happy in the pre-school.

• Parents are very positive about the pre-school and comment about the care and professionalism of the managers and staff. However, opportunities for key persons to engage with parents and involve them in their children's ongoing learning and development are not highly successful. • Managers do not make the most of opportunities for staff to share their expertise and enhance their knowledge and skills to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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