AN Alrewas pre-school has been rated ‘good’ by inspectors.
Stepping Stones Pre-School Play and Learn, based at Alrewas Village Hall, received the grading across all areas by Ofsted.
In a report the inspectors said children were able to develop “strong emotional security” in the setting.
They added:
“To celebrate achievements, staff place encouraging notes in children’s lunch boxes for parents and carers to read.
“They use one-to-one support and additional funding to ensure disadvantaged children achieve well and access the same experiences as their peers.
“Staff consistently model good manners and respectful behaviour by actively listening to children and valuing their contributions. They praise acts of kindness, helping children to recognise what positive behaviour looks like.
“Positive interactions boost children’s engagement throughout the day. For example, staff
encourage children to conduct their own headcounts before going outside and appoint daily helpers to carry out purposeful tasks, such as giving out name cards at lunchtime.
“These opportunities help to build children’s confidence and strengthen their self-help skills.”
The full report can be viewed on the Ofsted website.
