'˜Glowing' first report for new pre-school

The director of a new pre-school said he was delighted after a he and his team sailed through their first Ofsted inspection.
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Early Steps Pre-school, based at Waterlea Adventure Playground, in Furnace Green, was rated ‘good’ by inspector Janet Thouless, with the children’s personal development, behaviour and welfare judged ‘outstanding’.

The pre-school opened in February 2015, and director Thomas Hilton-Lee described this first rating as “a massive achievement”.

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He added: “The report itself was absolutely glowing. It’s amazing.”

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In her report, Ms Thouless said the children at Early Steps were “well prepared” for the step up to primary education.

She added: “Staff support children exceptionally well and praise their achievements, which helps to support children’s self-esteem and emotional well-being.

“Staff take the time to get to know children and they use what they know about children’s interests to plan activities that excite and engage them.

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“All children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, are supported well. They are all extremely eager to play and explore.”

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Early Steps will hold an open day on Thursday November 17 from 9am-2pm for those wishing to enrol children for January 2017.

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