STAFF, children and parents at a Kidderminster pre-school are celebrating after a recent Ofsted inspection rated the provision as 'outstanding'.

Inspectors visited St Ambrose Pre-School - based at St Ambrose Primary School, in Leswell Street - earlier this year and rated the school 'outstanding' in all areas.

The report stated that the dedicated manager and her experienced team are "deeply committed" to providing children and and their families with the best possible care and learning experiences.

It added: "Since the last inspection, rigorous attention has been given to the outdoor environment and monitoring of children's progress to drive changes and raise standards even further.

"Parents are exceedingly well supported by conscientious staff to ensure their children's learning and welfare needs are fully met.

"All children are aware of the importance of being healthy and leading healthy lifestyles. Daily opportunities for outdoor play and weekly physical education sessions help promote exceptional physical skills.

"Staff use highly effective approaches to promote positive behaviour based on children's age and stage of development.

"The environment is highly stimulating and motivating, and allows children to make their own choices."

Sharon Kennedy, pre-school manager, said: "We are thrilled to have received the highest rating from Ofsted.

"I am very proud of the experienced, passionate team we have here at St Ambrose Pre-School.

"We have all worked extremely hard to achieve an 'outstanding' report and we are very proud of this achievement.

"This has all been made possible by the fabulous staff, children and their parents. It's a testament to the hard work of the pre-school staff, the delightful children and their parents who make the pre-school the welcoming and vibrant community it is."

The pre-school has been told it can improve further by continuing to target professional development opportunities to support staff in maintaining aspects of their already outstanding practice.