Fylingdales Pre-School Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Staff have a thorough knowledge of the children in their care. They work hard to listen to children's interests and use this information to prepare stimulating activities for them.

Children are enthusiastic, keen learners and make good progress. • Older children develop the skills they need to start school. Staff use a range of group activities and self-chosen play to enhance children's emerging literacy and numeracy skills.

Children show that they are ready for the next stage in their learning. • Children have very secure bonds with their key person and the whole team. They settle in very quickly and include staff in their play and explorations....

Staff show high levels of care and affection for children, describing their relationship as a 'privilege'. • Staff are excellent role models for children. They use specific praise and encourage children to think about how they can resolve conflict for themselves.

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are kind, respectful and well mannered. • Staff work hard to develop effective partnerships with other professionals to provide children with the support they need.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are effectively supported to close gaps in their learning. • The manager is experienced, organised and committed in her strive towards excellence. She uses feedback from parents and staff to create precise action plans to help her drive improvements forward.

• The manager has not fully developed ways for parents to provide information about children's starting points on entry. In addition, some parents are not able to share or gather information about children's ongoing achievement. • The manager does not fully evaluate the quality of staff's teaching or reflect on the impact it has for children.