Alpha Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager and staff accurately evaluate the service they are providing. They incorporate the views of parents and use the information gathered from assessment to make changes that benefit the children. • Staff use effective methods to support children's learning.

They observe, monitor and assess children's progress accurately. Staff plan based on what children need to learn next. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning.

• Staff have developed good relationships with parents and share information about children's progress effectively. Parents say that they are happy with the... care that their children receive. • Children are happy and settled.

They form good friendships with other children in the setting. The well-organised environment is interesting and stimulating. Children are confident at making their own choices about what they would like to play with.

• Although staff keep parents well informed about their children's learning, they do not extend the partnerships to involve all parents in supporting their children's learning at home. • Staff do not always consider children's age and stage of development during large group activities. Younger children find it difficult to take part and lose interest.

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