Trailway Tots Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Staff know the children and their families well. They build good relationships and parents report that their children are happy and making good progress in all areas of development. They feel the staff are nurturing and this contributes to their children being so settled.

• The outdoor area is used well to support children who learn best in the outdoor environment. Staff work hard to create a good learning environment. Children can balance and use logs as stepping stones to develop their physical skills.

They grow vegetables and learn about where food comes from, supporting their understanding of the world. • Children are motivated in their learn...ing. They are making good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning or the move to school.

• Staff recording in some of their documentation is inconsistent and does not provide sufficient information to share with parents. For example, some accident records have basic information, while other records provide a lot of detail. • Staff do not always gather sufficient information when children first start, to help them plan from the outset and swiftly progress children's learning.