Widey Court Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager and staff are very reflective of their practice and work together as a committed team to move the provision forward.

Self-evaluation is precise and focuses effectively on areas for development to continually improve outcomes for children. • Staff make accurate assessments of children's levels of development. They plan interesting activities that support children to successfully achieve the next steps in their learning.

Children make good progress from their starting points. • Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff actively involve parents in their children's development through an effective two-way flow of information.

T...his supports children's progress with routines, such as toilet training, and promotes their confidence well. • Staff are kind and considerate, and provide good support to children to cooperate with others. For example, children eagerly share play dough with each other and make sure that everyone can join in and enjoy the activity.

Children are polite and behave well. • Staff do not consistently extend activities to provide more challenge for older children, to help them to make even better progress in their learning. • Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to encourage children to explore and investigate, follow their own ideas and develop their individual creativity.