Wymeswold Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Managers and staff are passionate about the continual development of the playgroup. They work well with the supportive committee and have a good understanding of what the playgroup does well and where improvement is needed.

• Staff have warm and positive relationships with children. They get to know them well by gathering meaningful information about their preferences, needs and interests upon entry. Children respond well to staff and enjoy the time they spend in the playgroup.

• Staff assess children's learning accurately. They plan activities that interest children and that support them to take the next steps in their development. Children progr...ess well.

• Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff share information with parents regularly about their child's progress. Parents are supported effectively to contribute to their children's learning.

They are complimentary about the welcoming staff and the range of activities that they offer at the playgroup. It is not yet outstanding because: • The monitoring of staff performance is not yet strong enough to help individual staff members to raise the quality of their practice to the highest level. • Occasionally, staff interrupt children's play, concentration and exploration as they encourage them to take part in different group activities.