Worthington Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Since the last inspection, the pre-school committee have taken advice and acted swiftly to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge to drive improvement.

The new manager has worked closely with them to focus on the action required to provide good-quality provision. For example, they have introduced systems, which provide strong supervision and professional development for staff to help children to make good progress in their learning and development. • The manager places a strong emphasis on working in partnership with parents.

She has introduced a number of measures to promote two-way communication and enable parents to become more involved... in their children's learning and development. Parents regularly contribute to their children's learning records. • Children benefit from an exceptionally wide range of outdoor opportunities.

Staff skilfully support their growing independence and curiosity as they explore the natural world around them. • Staff place children's interests and ideas at the centre of their planning. They work very hard to encourage children to share their views and use these effectively to develop provision.

The creation of a' dinosaur swamp', which captivates children's imaginations is one such example. • Children enjoy many exciting opportunities to develop their early writing skills. They follow the example set by staff in using writing throughout the day.

For example, they take clipboards to record their observations and use the diary in the role-play hairdresser's shop to 'make appointments'. It is not yet outstanding because: • Occasionally, the organisation of large-group activities interrupts the learning of other children. • Staff have not fully considered how they can promote younger children's listening skills during some activities and routines.

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