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Jun 2022
New Ofsted report finds 'extremely happy' children at Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School
A pre-school in a village near Ripon has been praised for the way it cares for and educates its pupils.
Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School was rated 'good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection, which found children were well-behaved and had good manners.
Inspectors said their communication and language development was supported "exceptionally well", with activities adapted for different ages and abilities. They said:
Ofsted visited the pre-school on May 4 and rated it 'good' in every area, maintaining the ranking from its previous inspection six years before.
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Inspectors recommended offering children more opportunities to build their independence at snack time, though they said the snacks provided were healthy and children had plenty of opportunities for outdoor play.
They also suggested improving the way staff find out from parents about children's abilities when they begin pre-school, so they can "plan even more meaningful experiences from the start".
With the eldest children about to begin primary school, the pre-school is preparing to welcome new pupils from September.
Early years lead Tracy Sidgwick said:
Ms Sidgwick said she was especially pleased with the fact the inspectors had spoken to children at the pre-school, which she said gave a real feel for the setting, and with the positive comments given by parents.
The report said:
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