Little Diamonds Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this warm and welcoming environment. They show that they feel safe and secure as they explore a wealth of inspiring activities, which stimulate their interest and curiosity. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well.

Staff build close and professional relationships with parents, carers and other agencies. Individualised plans for children with SEND are regularly reviewed and discussed with parents. Leaders and staff have an excellent understanding of children's experiences and backgrounds.

They use additional funding to provide activities t...o widen children's life experiences. For example, recent funding has been spent on developing sports activities so that children benefit from physical opportunities. Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors.

They show good skills in balance and coordination and squeal with excitement as they run, jump and splash in puddles. Children who speak English as an additional language, make rapid progress from their starting points. Staff gather information from parents about languages spoken at home and use this to provide targeted support for children.

For instance, they ensure they role model new vocabulary and encourage interactions with other children. Children are speaking with increasing confidence and early friendships are blossoming.Children behave extremely well and have a positive attitude to learning.

They explore a variety of hands-on learning experiences that spark their natural curiosity. For example, staff support children to make colour choices and mix paint. Children delight in making patterns on paper.

They demonstrate excellent knowledge of the primary and secondary colours. For example, they tell staff they have used red and yellow to create orange.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

The quality of education is exceptional.

Leaders are committed to providing high-quality education to all children and their families. The curriculum is embedded securely, and superbly well-planned and sequenced for all children.The development of children's language and literacy skills is given the utmost importance.

Staff consistently have high-quality interactions with all children. Children are developing a love of books. Staff have excellent storytelling skills.

They use tone and diction to bring stories alive. Children become engrossed as they listen to favourite stories and join in with energy and enthusiasm. For example, they count and name the fruits the caterpillar eats and know it will turn into a butterfly.

Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Leaders and staff strive to build strong relationships and offer ongoing support for parents. For example, they provide them with information on support groups and places to visit within their local community.

Parents regularly receive updates on their children's development and guidance on how to enhance learning at home.Children's behaviour is exemplary. Staff set clear rules and boundaries to help guide children's behaviour and consistently model respect and tolerance for others.

They praise and encourage children which supports their strong self-esteem. Staff are nurturing and children display a high level of respect and support among each other. Children follow simple rules and regulate their own behaviour, with gentle reminders from staff.

The environment is consistently calm and purposeful and benefits children's listening skills.Leaders and staff work exceptionally well with parents and other professionals to help support children's overall health. For instance, they send out information on healthy eating and invite oral health specialists into the preschool to talk to parents.

Staff ensure that children benefit from a healthy diet and a range of opportunities to be physically active. During meals they talk to the children about making healthy food choices. Children follow very good hygiene practices, including regular hand washing and clean their teeth daily.

Leaders and staff provide children with exceptional experiences to help them to develop an understanding of the families and communities beyond their own. For example, they teach children about a variety of cultural celebrations and festivals. These positive experiences help children to develop high levels of respect and tolerance for others.

Leaders have high expectations for all staff. They support them to continually further their professional development. The whole staff team works collaboratively and there is a strong feeling of mutual respect among them.

Leaders value the contribution and expertise of their team. As a result, staff morale is high. The team works together to reflect deeply on the practice and consider ways to enhance it even further.

This helps to ensure that children receive the greatest quality of care and learning.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.