Maldon Community Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager demonstrates a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and education. She regularly evaluates the pre-school, which helps her to identify areas for improvement. • Children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points.

Staff work very closely with other professionals to offer additional tailored support which meets children's individual needs. • Children form strong relationships with staff. Staff know them well and take account of their individual needs.

Children settle quickly into the pre-school and feel secure in their environment. • Teaching is good.... Staff provide a broad range of interesting and stimulating activities and children are motivated and enthusiastic to join in.

• Effective partnerships with parents ensure that children's needs are met and their learning is well supported. It is not yet outstanding because: • Although the manager monitors the quality of teaching and learning, this is not fully developed to identify where some staff practices can be enhanced even further. • Staff do not always fully consider children's individual next steps when planning group activities.