The Walthamstow Ofsted inspection last took place on the 14th March 2008

"The quality of teaching and learning is satisfactory. Staff have a basic knowledge and understanding of the Foundation Stage and how children learn. Planning for the curriculum takes place but not all practitioners are clear about the learning intentions of some of the activities provided. Outcomes for children are somewhat compromised because of this. Children's developmental progress records are maintained by key workers, however, they do not always show an accurate record of achievements and progress made. The learning environment is organised to cover all six areas of learning and is suited to the needs of the children in general.

Planning does not, however, reflect how children's individual learning needs will be met. Practitioners use some different methods of teaching to help children make progress towards the early learning goals. They ask children questions which encourage them to think and provide some activities which help children to acquire and develop new skills. For example, children enjoy experimenting with sand and water; pouring, measuring and talking as they play."

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