Felsted Little Acorns

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The well-established team work well together and provide children with stimulating play opportunities to capture their interests.

Staff are vigilant to children's safety and act as good role models. For example, staff wear sun hats during hot weather and frequently remind children to drink plenty of water. • Parents speak highly of the pre-school and appreciate the skills and experience of the staff team.

Parents are well informed of children's daily activities and are encouraged to be fully engaged in children's learning. • Children are confident and feel secure at the pre-school. They follow daily routines well and demonstrate independence in t...heir self-care according to their level of development.

• Staff support children's early literacy skills effectively. For example, they plan playful activities to enhance children's knowledge of letters and the sounds they make. Children are developing an interest in reading and know that text carries meaning.

Some older children confidently write their own name. • Staff do not always respond to children's fascination for certain toys and inspire them to investigate how they work. • Sometimes, staff do not foster children's sense of independence and individuality during creative activities.

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