Park Road Under Fives

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Children have good relationships with staff and each other.

They behave well and are happy and settled in this caring pre-school. • Staff plan interesting activities based on a good understanding of children's interests and needs. Children are eager to take part and motivated to learn.

They make good progress in their development from their starting points. • There are strong partnerships with parents. Staff share regular information about children's development.

They use a variety of effective strategies to involve parents in their child's learning. For instance, they have developed a joint project with parents to help support children's... early literacy skills in the setting and at home. • Managers and staff continually reflect on their practice and identify improvements that have a positive impact on children.

For instance, they have reorganised the hall to include more quiet spaces and separate areas for physical activities, to help create a calm, productive atmosphere. It is not yet outstanding because: • On occasion, staff miss opportunities to encourage children to develop their listening skills during larger group activities. • Staff have not fully developed the use of all children's home languages in day-to-day activities in the setting.