A school previously given the lowest Ofsted rating has turned things around.

Happy Valley Pre School was rated good by inspectors following an inspection in July.

The school, in Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton, was previously rated inadequate.

Concerns raised in the previous report included the “poor quality” of the education provided, children spending long periods of time “wandering the environment aimlessly” and children snatching, pushing and throwing things across the room.

Inspectors said management and the staff team have “worked hard” to make the necessary improvements since the last inspection in March.

They said the manager has also ensured previous improvements have been sustained.

The report said children are “happy and settled” at the pre-school.

“Staff warmly greet children on arrival, who are keen to begin their day,” the report said.

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“Generally, staff plan and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum. They thoughtfully plan an array of activities and play experiences that support children's individual learning, as well as incorporating their particular interests. As such, children quickly engage in activities on offer. This supports children's motivation as they play and learn.

“All staff now have access to targeted training and support to assist them to continually improve their personal effectiveness.”

Inspectors said the curriculum is now “well balanced” and the behaviour of children has improved.

“All staff have worked tirelessly to implement an effective curriculum, in turn raising the quality of education and interactions children receive,” the report said.

“Staff understand the importance of supporting children, including those who at times struggle to understand their own emotions, to manage and understand their own feelings.

“Staff are positive role models to children and they take time to consistently support those who need it. Consequently, this influences children's positive behaviour.

“Staff promote children's good behaviour consistently. They model and support interactions between children to help them develop early friendships. This supports children's social and emotional development well. Staff ensure children are kept safe and demonstrate a secure understanding of risk assessment.”

To further improve, the school has been told to strengthen the curriculum so it consistently meets the needs of all children and to teach older children about how to keep themselves safe and develop their understanding of risk.