Ofsted

Our latest Ofsted inspection was 30th June 2023 we received a GOOD rating.

Below is a snippet of our recent OFSTED report. You can find a full copy of the report on the Ofsted website http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/CARE/EY332221.

 

Children arrive at the pre-school with smiling faces and are warmly welcomed by
staff. They wave goodbye to their parents and carers and skip off to play with their
friends. Children demonstrate their understanding of the staff’s expectations as
they pause their play and sit on the carpet, ready to listen as staff sing the
registration song. They show that they feel safe and happy at this pre-school.


Children learn to lead their play as staff plan activities to encourage imagination
and creativity. Children use crates, blankets and pretend bricks as they work
together to build a house. Staff gently support children when they need help.
Children play in the house they have created, pretending it is their home. They
later exclaim, ‘We’re moving house!’ and carry their building materials across the
garden to build a different house. Children’s friendships blossom as they learn to
play cooperatively.


Children are supported to develop problem-solving skills when a balloon gets stuck
in a tree. Staff ask children how they think they could get it down, encouraging
them to think carefully. Children decide a broom would work. Staff ask, ‘How shall
we use the broom?’ and children discuss various options. They work together to lift
the broom until the balloon falls. Children cheer, and staff thank them for their help
and ideas.

The staff know the children well, including children who have only recently
started at the setting. They understand children’s starting points and interests
and identify what they need to learn next. Staff observe and assess children’s
development and identify where they can support them further. They use
additional funding to support individual children with sensitivity. This helps
children to make good progress.

Staff engage in meaningful conversations with children. They teach children new
vocabulary and embed previously learned words. Children learn lots of different
songs and enjoy listening to stories. However, children who speak English as an
additional language do not benefit from hearing staff use words in their home
language to further support their understanding and early communication skills.

Staff plan experiences to enhance children’s skills and learning. They host a local
music and movement teacher weekly to teach children movement and dance
and to learn about musical instruments. Staff have introduced a book-lending
library to ensure all children can share stories with their families at home.

Staff put routines in place to promote children’s independence. Children learn to
hang up their coats and belongings on arrival. The staff arrange the pre-school
so children can access all suitable resources and make choices in their play.
Children learn to wash their hands before eating and help themselves to a
healthy snack. Without being prompted, they put leftovers in the bin before
going to play. Children become increasingly independent.

Staff create an environment which is nurturing and respectful. They help
children to learn to celebrate their achievements. Children are encouraged to
praise each other for their ‘wow’ moments and enjoy helping staff write praise
for their peers on a paper leaf, which they add to their ‘achievement tree’
display. They take pride in their achievements and develop their self-esteem.