Swanley Kindergarten Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The setting offers an environment that is calm but stimulating and vibrant. Staff are positive role models, who ensure that all children are valued and cared for. This helps children to have a secure sense of belonging and learn the importance of respect and kindness.

• Staff gather useful information from parents about children's starting points, interests and routines. They make good use of this information when planning for children's learning. Parents comment on how happy their children are and the good progress they make.

• There are strong and effective links with local schools and outside agencies to promote consistency and support for chi...ldren's care and learning. • The targeted support for children's speech and language has a positive impact on children. They are empowered to communicate, socialise and access all learning opportunities.

Children who are learning English as an additional language soon catch up in their communication skills, due to the good support from staff. • Staff teach children about safety throughout the routine. For example, children learn the importance of climbing carefully to keep themselves and others safe.

However, staff miss opportunities to help children understand why good nutrition and physical activity are important and help them to develop healthy lifestyles. • There are clear arrangements in place for staff supervision, which help to promote good outcomes for children. However, there is scope to develop a stronger focus on the quality of teaching to aim for outstanding practice.