WATERY Lane Pre-school in Minehead has become the first Early Years facility in West Somerset to receive an ‘Excellence in CPD’ award from Somerset County Council.

Watery Lane had to meet a number of strict criteria in order and demonstrate improved outcomes for children to gain the award.

Assessor Michelle Armstrong said: “Watery Lane Pre-school should be commended on their clear commitment in supporting their staff to be the best they can be and their on-going reflective practice in supporting the best outcomes for the children and families that use their setting.”

The report recommended that Watery Lane Pre-school becomes a Centre of Excellence that could be visited by practitioners and managers wanting to improve.

Liz Kane, joint manager at Watery Lane said: "We are over the moon to have achieved this award, it demonstrates the commitment and passion our whole staff team have to doing our absolute best for the children of West Somerset.”