Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Safeguarding is effective. Managers and staff are aware of what to do if there is a concern about a child. This keeps children safe.

• All children make good progress from their starting points. For example, staff use children's home language to encourage them to listen. This helps to develop positive behaviour and promotes a sense of security.

• The manager frequently reviews ongoing improvement plans to maintain their quality. She has a realistic vision and motivates her team to do well. For example, there are separate planning and assessment records for the outdoors.

Children enjoy exploring imaginary cars, finding insects and drawing... outside. This helps children to lead their own learning. • Children are independent and, when needed, can confidently ask for support with care routines.

For example, children wash their hands independently. Some children zip up their own coats, showing satisfaction in their achievement. • Regular coaching helps staff to maintain children's progress.

For example, staff attend training to promote children's speech and language development. • Sometimes, staff do not give enough time to enable children to respond. • On occasion, staff do not maintain high expectations of children, which does not support their communication and language development.