Kings Pre School

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

Children are greeted warmly by the friendly staff as they enter the pre-school. They confidently separate with ease from parents and settle quickly. Children are quick to engage in an activity of their choice. They form good relationships with staff who are attentive to their individual needs. For example, staff notice when a child is upset and offer a reassuring arm round their shoulders. The key-person system is effective. Children clearly know who their key-person is. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or English as an additional language, are supported to identify their key person at the start of the session, such as by looking at photographs. This helps them to feel safe and secure and gives them a sense of belonging, as they know who to go to for support.

Children develop good social skills and make friends. They show kindness and respect for each other and staff, for example when playing simple games together. Staff have high expectations for children in the pre-school. They are quick to remind children of the behaviour rules when needed, such as walking and not running inside. This helps children to develop a good understanding of rules and boundaries in relation to their age.

What the setting must and should do next

The provider should:

• review opportunities to teach children the sequence of skills they need to learn to complete simple tasks themselves.