Westside Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Staff support children's mathematical development well. For example, older children look at objects through a magnifying glass and compare differences in size.

Younger children investigate different textures. They tip rice into containers and explore an early understanding of volume. • Partnerships with parents are good.

Staff provide them with ideas and suggestions about how they can continue to support their children at home. This helps to support continuity in children's care and learning. • The manager and staff seek the views of parents and evaluate the effectiveness of the provision well.

Recent changes have increased opportunities ...to extend children's learning experiences outdoors. • Staff provide consistent praise and encouragement, which helps to promote children's self esteem. Children behave well.

They demonstrate good manners and show kindness and consideration to others. It is not yet outstanding because: • Staff working with children aged two to three do not consistently identify where children's learning can be challenged to help them make even better progress. • Staff do not use all opportunities to support children's developing speech and vocabulary.