Oswestry Methodist Church Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • There have been significant improvements since the last inspection. Ofsted have been informed about all persons involved in the pre-school and their suitability is assured through robust recruitment and vetting procedures. Important records are well maintained and supervision arrangements, to support the manager in his role, are developing.

• The manager values the hard work and dedication of the experienced and well-qualified staff. Morale is high and good teamwork is having a positive impact on the provision for children. • Children settle well and form close relationships with their key persons and other staff who look after them.

This helps t...hem to feel safe, emotionally secure, confident and able to interact with visitors. • Staff focus on ensuring that transitions for children are as smooth as possible. There are lots of opportunities for all children to play and eat together, which enables them to get to know one another and all the staff before moving into the next group.

• Partnerships with several local schools are strong. Staff invite teachers to meet and interact with the children in a familiar environment. This helps to boost children's confidence in preparation for moving on to school.

• Staff work well with the local community, securing funding for projects and equipment to benefit the children. • Although recently appointed members of the committee are keen to be more involved in the running of the pre-school, they are yet to embed a robust understanding of their roles and responsibilities. • The assessments of children's progress are not monitored closely enough to help staff to provide timely and precise support in order to raise the potential for children to make outstanding progress.