A pre-school in Powys is celebrating a glowing Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) report, which described it as “excellent” in all fields following an inspection.

Staff at Berriew Pre-School, near Welshpool, have said they “could not be more proud” of a positive report from CIW after an inspection was carried out at the pre-school earlier this year.

The organisation reviews and inspects local authorities that provide care for children and adult social services, reporting on the effectiveness of the services, similarly to how Estyn inspects and reports on schools.

Reviewing the children’s day care service in Berriew, the report broke down its inspection and findings into several categories; well-being, care and development, environment, as well as leadership and management.

The report rated the service as “excellent” in every category, an achievement a spokesperson for the pre-school said they “could not be more proud of”.

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Summarising their inspection of the pre-school, the CIW report said: “Children are extremely happy and settled at the service. Children have plenty of support to learn through their play and to develop their independence. They are thriving emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually.

“Staff fully understand their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe and healthy. They are suitably qualified and have an excellent understanding of child development, children’s behaviour is therefore very good.

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“Staff interactions are positive and demonstrate patience, warmth, and kindness. Staff have a responsive approach to activity planning and focus on children directing their own play well in line with the new curriculum in Wales.

“Leaders who run the setting ensure all areas are safe, secure, and clean. Policies and procedures are in place to support staff and ensure they keep up to date with all health and safety requirements.

The premises are child friendly, bright, stimulating and extremely well-resourced supplying an abundance of experiences for the children. Leaders who run the setting are aware of their responsibilities to adhere to regulations.

“They exceed the National Minimum Standards and operate with a clear vision for the service which emphasises a child centred approach, partnership with parents and the active promotion of children’s all-round development. Those who run the setting demonstrate a strong commitment to a continual drive for improvement.”