The Preschool Group

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager is well qualified and knowledgeable.

She regularly reflects on the quality of the provision and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she has recently enhanced the indoor environment and introduced a cosy space for younger children. • Staff have strong relationships with children.

Children show a strong sense of belonging and are happy and settled. Once children arrive at pre-school each day they swiftly engage with their play and learning. • Staff use visual cue cards when talking to children.

This supports children's communication and language skills well and contributes to younger children's understanding of spoke...n words. All children make good progress from their starting points. • Staff share regular information about children's development with parents.

This supports good continuity in children's experiences. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. They comment that staff are 'helpful, kind and very hardworking'.

• Staff are good role models. They praise children's achievements and efforts. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem.

Children behave well and learn good social skills. • The arrangements for helping staff improve their teaching skills are not yet fully effective in raising the quality of teaching to the highest of standards. • Staff do not always use their assessments of children's development as well as possible to consistently identify and plan for children's next steps in learning.