Peasmarsh Flying Start Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Frequent opportunities for fresh air and exercise are provided for children. They enjoy trips to the pre-school's wooded area and enthusiastically join in with digging and learning about the plants that they find. Children take an active part in a variety of challenging experiences, such as how to transport large logs around the outdoor space.

Skilful teaching helps to ensure children gain good levels of learning. For example, regular assessment of children's progress identifies any gaps in learning, which are quickly planned for through purposeful activities. Children build good relationships with their key person.

Staff are kind and supportive, a...nd think carefully about how to meet children's individual needs. This helps support children to settle in quickly. Children behave well and are kind to each other.

Partnership working with other professionals is good. Local schools are positively involved in the preparation for children's move to school, and children are well prepared. The manager has a positive approach to self-evaluation and considers the views of staff, children and parents.

Continuous reflection on practice identifies strengths, and plans for improvement are clearly targeted. It is not yet outstanding because: Not all parents contribute information about children's learning at home. On occasions, staff do not provide children with the opportunities to explore their home languages through play and learning.

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