Angmering Village Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager and staff work closely with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, and provide consistent support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

They share thorough information and make good use of advice to help children catch up with their language development. All children make good progress regardless of their circumstances. • Caring staff show a genuine interest in the children's lives and build trusting bonds with them.

Children are happy, secure and develop positive social skills and early friendships. They behave well and respond positively to the consistent and gentle reminders of st...aff. • The manager and staff are well qualified and experienced.

They plan a varied and stimulating environment where children have exciting opportunities to explore, discover and try new things. Children are willing to give things a go and engage well in learning. • Partnership with parents is strong.

Staff make plenty of time to discuss children's interests and achievements, and provide parents with good support for home learning. It is not yet outstanding because: • The manager does not monitor staff performance rigorously to help set precise areas for further improvement for all staff to aim for outstanding practice. • Staff miss opportunities to extend children's understanding further of the importance and benefits of healthy eating on their physical well-being.