Eaton Socon Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • The manager and the board of trustees have a very clear vision of what they want to achieve and work together in a close and highly effective partnership. • Children thrive in this superbly well-organised environment which provides an immediate impression of liveliness and excitement.

Parents speak very highly of the pre-school and say their children thoroughly enjoy their time there. • The manager leads a strong team of staff who are fully committed to providing an exceptional experience for children. They plan a range of inspirational activities that deeply interest and challenge children of all ages.

• Staff are exemplary role models an...d join in children's play with great enthusiasm. For example, in the outdoor area, a member of staff acts as station master as children roll large wooden bobbins down a home-made railway track. • Staff make excellent use of conversation during every activity.

They expertly vary questions to extend children's understanding and they give them time to work their ideas through. Staff constantly model clear speaking and careful listening. They know exactly when to repeat or extend what children say.

Teaching is outstanding. Children learn to speak with confidence. • Children develop physical skills through a very well-targeted range of activities to develop both large and small muscles.

They learn to take safe risks and assess levels of safety for themselves. • Staff listen to parents' views and involve parents in children's care and learning development. Parents say that no problem is left unresolved.

Children and families who need specialist advice and support receive appropriate and timely help. • Staff monitor children's development constantly. They create precisely targeted plans to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, make significant progress from their starting points.