Quarrington Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager and her staff are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience. This helps to ensure the children in the pre-school receive the best possible opportunities to make good progress from their starting points. • Staff know children well.

They make effective use of what they know about the individual children to plan for what the children need to learn next. This helps to motivate children to play and explore. • Staff put a lot of thought into the planning of the environment.

They introduce seasonal resources that spark children's curiosity and involvement. • Children develop strong emotional bonds with their key person and all members ...of staff. Children are given lots of reassurance and cuddles to help them settle-in to the pre-school, in their own time.

• Staff have developed strong and trusting relationships with parents. Daily conversations between staff and parents help to provide a consistent approach in supporting children's care and learning. • Staff quickly identify children whose achievements are below what is expected for their age.

They work very well with parents and other professionals, to help to support these children. This helps to make sure children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress given their capabilities. • Snack time is a superb opportunity for children to sit together and develop social skills.

Staff subtly introduce shapes as they invite children choose a circle or square savoury biscuit. It is not yet outstanding because: • The manager has not yet explored a wide range of performance management opportunities that aim to raise the quality of teaching to the very highest levels. • Occasionally, staff do not adjust teaching during planned activities quickly enough to consider the varying needs of the different ages of children.