Alban Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding Children have very strong relationships with staff. They are very happy and well cared for. They are emotionally secure because staff respect and care extremely well for their individual needs.

Adults are well qualified, have an excellent understanding of how children learn and plan a rich and varied educational programme. This contributes to teaching that is very strong. Children make excellent progress with their communication skills and benefit from skilled staff posing challenging questions.

Staff complete rigorous observations and assessments of children's achievements and identify their next steps in learning accurately. Staff know the... children extremely well and plan activities that prepare them very well for the next stage in their learning. The manager and her staff team work extremely well together and continually reflect upon their practice.

As a result, children make excellent progress in their learning and development. Resources are very good. The nursery rooms, toys and equipment provide exciting and safe learning opportunities for children of all ages.

This encourages them to take risks, experiment, explore and try new activities. Parents are extremely supportive and very well informed about all aspects of their children's care and learning. This is highly beneficial to the progress their children make.

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