Little Explorers Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Managers and staff have successfully implemented effective changes since the last inspection.

The provider has worked closely with the local authority, and precise action plans and rigorous monitoring by the manager have been instrumental in securing rapid improvements. • Staff provide a welcoming, well-resourced and nurturing learning environment where children increase their independence and self-confidence. • Staff observe children carefully and assess what they know and can do, and consequently what they need to learn next.

• Partnership working is good. Staff work tirelessly to establish and maintain effective partnerships with parents. Part...nership working with other professionals is equally as strong as they praise the staff on the excellent communication, proactive approach and highly effective implementation of all planned targets.

As a result, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive very good support, ensuring that all children make good progress according to their individual abilities. • Children, including very new two-year-old children, are settled and develop secure emotional attachments to staff. They are familiar with the daily routines and behave well.

All children show good levels of confidence and independence as they enjoy trying to do things for themselves. • On occasions, staff do not always make the most of opportunities to challenge and extend children's learning, to help them make even greater progress. • Staff's professional development is not yet sharply focused on consistently raising the quality of teaching, to have the most beneficial impact on children's achievements.