Sunflowers Preschool Unit

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnChildren are excited and motivated to learn. Staff provide engaging and interesting play opportunities for children to choose from.

Children confidently take part in a variety of activities available.nChildren are genuinely valued in the setting. This gives them a sense of belonging.

Displays around the nursery show a variety of festivals celebrated with the children. They are excited to see themselves and their families in the pictures.nChildren practise their writing skills in a variety of ways.

For example, they are encouraged to self-register when entering the setting. nStaff are caring, kind and responsive to children's needs. Children... have positive relationships with their key person.

Children appear happy and settled through their interactions with others. nStaff organise 'fun days' for children to learn about the world around them. People from various occupations visit the setting to teach children about their roles in the community.

nRigorous policies and procedures are followed to maintain the security of the building. Children play and learn in a safe environment. nLeaders and managers provide some good support to the majority of the staff team.

They work well together to improve outcomes for children. nTeaching is good. The setting employs an early years teacher who plans literacy and mathematics lessons in preparation for school.

Children learn to write and recognise letters and numbers.nOccasionally, staff deployment is not planned well to support children's learning fully.nMonitoring of staff practice does not consistently lead to high-quality learning opportunities for children.