Aldwick pre-school praised by Ofsted following latest inspection
A pre-school in Aldwick has been praised by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
Little Stones Pre-School in Aldwick was inspected on October 1, with inspectors recognising the school’s approach to children's learning, development and wellbeing.
The school achieved a ‘strong standard’ across all categories which included ‘achievement’, ‘behaviours, attitudes and establishing routines’, children’s welfare and wellbeing’, ‘curriculum and teaching’, ‘inclusion’ and ‘leadership and governance’.
In the inspectors report, staff were praised for the relationships they build with the children at the school.
The report stated: “Staff form close relationships with children and balance clear expectations with a deep understanding of individual needs.
"Thoughtful, responsive interactions nurture children's confidence and a positive attitude to their learning. Staff adapt their approach so that all children can participate confidently in daily experiences.
"For example, they use communication boards to support the participation of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), those facing barriers to learning and those learning English as an additional language.
"This gives them encouragement to build relationships and engage in activities alongside their peers. Staff help children make connections with their own experiences.”
The report added that leaders and staff at the school demonstrate an ‘unwavering commitment to inclusion’.
The report stated: “Detailed observations, developmental tracking and close partnership working with parents and carers ensure they recognise children's individual needs promptly.
"Staff are advocates for children. They work persistently with families and professionals to secure appropriate support.
"They implement carefully tailored individual plans and closely monitor children's progress, adapting support as their needs change. Highly effective partnerships strengthen provision for disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to learning.
"Staff work closely with health visitors to undertake integrated reviews and make joint referrals with families to specialist services.
"Secure relationships with speech and language therapists enable staff to access advice and support, including visits to the setting, while children await referrals. This coordinated approach also helps families secure educational, health and care plans, where needed, before children start school.”