Barrow Village Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The provider uses her expert knowledge of how children learn to drive continual improvements in the quality of teaching.

She communicates high expectations to staff and children. As a result, children make good, and in some instances exceptional, progress in their learning. • The provider develops highly effective partnerships with parents, other professionals and with the school where the setting is based.

She creates a shared approach to achieving the best outcomes for children's care and learning. This helps to ensure children receive any additional support they may need and are well prepared for their move into school. Children benefit from t...aking part in activities with Reception Year children and become familiar with eating their lunch in the school hall.

• Staff are sensitive and effective in helping children to feel safe and secure. Settling-in periods are tailored to children's individual needs. This ensures children receive all the support they need to settle.

Staff help children to develop a positive sense of themselves and an increasing confidence in different social situations. • During child led-activity time, exceptional focus is given to helping children to learn how to initiate their own play and follow their own interests. Children learn to use the abundance of imaginative and creative resources on offer.

They become engrossed in their self-chosen play and learning. • At times, adult-led activities are not as meticulously planned so that all children have the opportunity to make the very best progress they can. • Opportunities are not as rich for children to make the best progress in their interest and understanding of number.

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