11 - Totally outstanding!

 

Inspectors were full of praise for the provision at St Michael’s Christian pre-school in Norton.

 

The pre-school, based at St Michael’s Church in Maynard Avenue, caters for 38 children aged between two-and-a-half and five and runs 38 weeks of the year.

 

Inspectors praised staff for enabling children to have fun while learning about health, including helping children to grow, prepare and serve food.

 

The Ofsted report highlighted the pre-school’s warm and welcoming environment and notes that children’s achievements are well and truly acknowledged.

 

Staff are described as animated and inspirational, with evidence of extensive planning, observation and assessment. Children are described as confident, self-assured and show excitement and pleasure as they play and learn.

 

The report ends with praise for the pre-school and highlights the total commitment to ongoing improvement and strong commitment to the development and training of staff.

 

It adds: “Management and staff are enthusiastic and dedicated, working extremely well as a team. They are totally committed to providing a high level of care and education for the children.”

 

 

“I would like to congratulate all the staff at St Michael’s for the care and attention they offer to the children and families who attend the pre-school. This really is an excellent report.”