Woodbank Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding The learning environment is exceptionally inviting and inspiring.

Staff understand children's learning needs and interests particularly well and activities are carefully planned, innovative and inspiring. Children engage in purposeful play and learning and their behaviour is exceptional. The manager and staff monitor children's development meticulously to help ensure they make consistently high rates of progress.

Funding is allocated extremely effectively to broaden children's experiences and improve upon their learning. Staff truly value the close partnerships they have with parents. They use a range of engaging strategies to share informat...ion about children's achievements and encourage parents to support their children's learning at home.

Staff use their expert knowledge and skills to promote children's physical health and coordination. All children take part in enjoyable fitness, yoga, dance and gymnastic sessions. Children learn about the importance of having an active and healthy lifestyle.

Highly skilled staff make learning fun and exciting. They make excellent use of new technology to motivate children in their learning. For instance, children use virtual reality headsets to visit countries of interest and learn about the wider world.