A PRE-SCHOOL between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea has been commended by Ofsted in a report following a recent inspection.

Pawlett Pre-School was rated 'good' overall by Ofsted, and in all areas separately following a full inspection on Monday, February 26.

In the report, the inspector commended the manager's 'ambitious curriculum' which focuses largely on children's wellbeing and has led to them becoming 'happy, independent learners'.

"Children are heard to exclaim, 'Look what I did', proud of their achievements," the inspector wrote.

Staff at the pre-school were commended for their planning, particularly following on from feedback given at the last inspection in 2018.

In a list of what the pre-school does well, the inspector noted:

  • The manager leads a happy team, who work together successfully to provide good-quality teaching and nurturing care.
  • Staff focus well on successfully supporting children's language and communication skills.
  • Staff promote children's health and safety effectively.
  • Children behave well.
  • Staff work successfully with parents to ensure that children with special education needs and/or disabilities receive good support.
  • The manager works directly with the children and the staff, providing good support, as well as an effective role model.
  • The manager carries out full evaluations of their provision, seeking parents', staff's and children's views.
  • Parents are very positive about the setting.

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In their two points to improve upon, Ofsted recommended the pre-school to focus on helping children to gain a greater understanding of identifying and managing risks for themselves.

They were also told to focus staff development on using children's free play to support their mathematical development further.

On Facebook, a spokesperson for Pawlett Pre-School said: "Finally we can share our Ofsted report!

"We are so proud of our Preschool team and would love you all to have a read!

"We have achieved a good rating."

To read the full report, search 'Pawlett Pre-School' on the official Ofsted website.

The pre-school aims to provide high quality care and education in a safe, exciting, stimulating and carefully structured environment.

Staff work in partnership with parents to help the children learn and develop.

Planned activities are provided alongside free-play activities on a daily basis, and all activities are planned in accordance with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), as recommended by the early year’s guidelines.