Tendercubs Preschool And Day Nursery, Woodward Road

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children are highly independent and curious learners. They have many opportunities to lead their own play and explore their ideas in the well-resourced and stimulating environment.

They develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem. • The dedicated manager leads her team well. This has created a stimulating environment where children learn and develop.

She constantly reflects on the provision, and actively acts on advice and feedback from the parents and staff. • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported. Staff understand their needs and ensure they are met effectively.

Staff supp...ort parents to access professional support when appropriate and invite professionals into the setting to share children's learning and development. • Strong partnerships with parents help to ensure they play an active role in their child's learning. There are good systems to enable effective two-way communication between staff and parents.

This enables children's learning to be fully supported at home and the nursery. • Consistent and thorough observations and assessments of children help staff quickly identify those who may require additional support, and effective plans are implemented immediately. • Staff provide a wide range of activities for the children.

However, at times, staff do not organise all activities effectively to make sure that all children are engaged and their learning supported. • All children make good progress considering their starting points. However, at times staff miss opportunities to extend and challenge older children's learning and development to support their good progress further.