Windmill Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The management team and staff have successfully addressed the recommendation set at the previous inspection. For example, activities are now more challenging and extend children's learning effectively. • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.

They engage with a range of professionals and use effective strategies, which help improve outcomes for children. For example, staff use signing to support and improve speech and language development. • Links with staff at the adjoining school are particularly strong.

These help to promote a smooth transition for children when they are ready to move on to the next sta...ge of their learning. • Partnerships with parents are highly valued and firmly established. There are a wealth of opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning, within the preschool and at home.

Parents contribute to their children's initial assessments and receive an abundance of information, for example through discussions, the online learning journals and newsletters. • Staff support children's development well through a combination of planned activities and by providing a stimulating environment. Children are motivated to explore a wide range of good-quality resources.

They confidently and independently choose from interesting play opportunities, inside and outdoors. • During some activities and group times, staff are not always clear about children's next steps, in order to target their support and interaction even more effectively. • Staff do not take advantage of opportunities to encourage children to make predictions and find out if they are correct.

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