St Williams Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Managers have effectively addressed the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection.

They have a strong vision to continue improvement in order to develop the quality of the setting and support good outcomes for children. • Children are continually engaged and excited about learning. Staff work well to plan an environment that helps children to be curious and explore.

For example, children carefully investigate the range of materials in the home corner, such as metal pans and porcelain cups, as they pretend to cook for staff. • Staff have a good understanding of children's abilities and know them well. They understand their role in h...elping children to achieve.

All children make good progress in their learning and development. • Children form good relationships with each other and play well together. They make sure that they include each other in their play and share their successes.

For instance, children actively seek out their friends to show them the effects the rain has made on their paper. • Partnerships with parents do not consistently focus on sharing more detailed information about children's individual learning and development in the setting. • Sometimes, staff do not make the best use of opportunities to support all children to develop their literacy skills.