Austrey Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Staff at the pre-school have made significant progress and addressed all of the actions raised at the last inspection. Effective procedures are in place to ensure Ofsted are fully aware of all committee members. Managers are fully aware of the information that they must notify to the regulator.

Managers and staff have a good understanding of safeguarding issues, the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk and the procedures for sharing their concerns. Clearly written policies reflect their role and responsibility in protecting children and reflect current legislation and guidance. Staff observe, assess and plan for children's individual learning nee...ds, taking into account the detailed information they gather from parents from the start of their child's placement.

Activities capture children's interests and support their learning well. Effective procedures are in place for monitoring staff's performance and identifying ongoing professional development. Regular supervision and the introduction of peer observations support this practice further.

This enables staff to clearly identify strengths in their practice and areas they would like to develop. It is not yet outstanding because: While staff ask children questions during play, they do not always allow enough time for them to formulate their response and reply. Staff have not yet explored ways of gathering and reflecting on the views of children and other professionals that visit the pre-school and using these to inform the process of self-evaluation and drive continual improvement.

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