Devoran Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children form exceptionally close bonds with staff and each other.

The caring and attentive staff provide outstanding support to children's social development. Children develop a very strong sense of belonging in the pre-school and the local community. • The committee, manager and staff are committed to continuous improvement and use self-evaluation effectively to raise standards in the pre-school.

They regularly consult parents and children to successfully target areas for development. • Children make good and sustained progress in their learning and the quality of teaching is strong, and at times outstanding. For example, older children eagerly... take part in highly engaging and challenging adult-led group activities that extend their mathematical development.

They use mathematical terms with confidence and skill. • Partnerships with other providers and local schools are good. Children benefit from visits and joint activities that help them to become familiar with school life, for example.

Children move on in their education with ease and self-assurance. • There are fewer opportunities for younger children to engage in sensory experiences to develop their curiosity at the highest level. • Staff do not ask parents about children's achievements when they first start to attend, to clearly establish their starting points.