Ducklings Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The provider and manager work very well together to lead the small team of staff. They have implemented a range of effective policies and procedures, which underpins the good management of the pre-school. • Parents are very pleased with the support and guidance they receive from staff.

They say that the pre-school offers their children a friendly, family environment. • The pre-school provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager has an in-depth understanding of each child's needs.

She works well with staff to offer all children nurturing yet challenging learning experiences. • Staff... plan exciting activities that motivate children to learn. For example, they extend their love of a favourite story by learning how to cook 'Gruffalo crumble'.

• Children make good progress from their individual starting points and learn many skills to help them be ready to start school. • Children quickly develop secure attachments with staff. They receive lots of reassurance, care and cuddles when needed.

• The provider and manager are able to evaluate the quality of the pre-school accurately. They obtain parents' views to help them identify ways to continue to raise standards and outcomes for children. • Sometimes, staff do not give children sufficient time to solve their own problems and use their reasoning skills.

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