Sacred Heart Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Partnerships with parents, other professionals and outside agencies are strong. Staff share ideas to effectively support children's continued care and learning in other settings and at home. This ensures that all children receive the additional help and support they need.

All children make good progress from their initial starting points. • Children build strong relationships with the well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated staff team. Staff are good role models who listen and value children's ideas.

They provide an exciting range of activities that motivate children and interest them. Children are keen to come to pre-school and behave ...extremely well. • Staff provide good support for children's language and communication skills, including using sign language.

For example, children learn to sign new words and use them effectively in their play and in practical routines, such as snack time. Staff make whole group sessions fun and place a strong emphasis on encouraging children's listening and speaking skills. • The experienced manager sets a clear direction for the pre-school's future development.

She has high expectations of everyone involved and manages her team with energy, consideration and enthusiasm. Staff are highly motivated and enthusiastic who make learning fun and enjoyable. • Staff do not make the best of opportunities to role model and teach children about healthy eating, to further support their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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