Our most recent Ofsted inspection was on 6 July 2023 and our overall effectiveness was good.

 

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The Ofsted inspector commented

 

‘The manager and staff provide a wealth of engaging learning experiences in this happy, inspiring and well-organised pre-school. Activities are based on children's current interests and carefully planned to support each child to learn and develop well. Children benefit greatly from the focus on outdoor learning. For example, they know the routine and independently put on boots and overalls before going to the on-site forest school area’.

‘Children are motivated to learn about nature and how to care for the world around them’.

 

‘Children receive nurturing and respectful care from the manager and staff, who help children understand their emotions and gradually learn to regulate their own behaviour. Staff observe children carefully and plan together how to help children who struggle with social interactions. They consistently use effective support strategies, such as gentle distraction, visual prompts and sign language. This ensures strong continuity of care that greatly benefits all children. Children are kind to others and play well together’.

 

 

‘The manager and staff have a strong understanding of how children learn and develop. They identify very quickly those who are not reaching their expected milestones and target support extremely effectively. Staff use advice and help from outside professionals, such as a speech therapist who visits the setting weekly. The manager uses additional funding carefully to provide extra staffing for targeted teaching’.

 

‘All children are fully included in learning and make very good progress.  The manager and staff plan activities well to develop children's learning. For example, older children excitedly sit together and join in mathematical activities. They identify missing number symbols in a number line, count blocks to 10 and begin to understand subtraction. Children follow instructions and build on previous learning. They develop a strong sense of belonging to the group and are well prepared for future learning in school’.

 

 

‘Staff read stories with animation and use props, such as food pictures from the story, to keep all children engaged. Children listen carefully and readily answer questions to show their understanding. Children learn good literacy skills. Staff link the story to learning about healthy eating and encourage children to try pineapple for snack. Children wait for their turn well and learn more about healthy food later as they play a shopping game.’

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