A NEW village pre-school had the perfect ending to its first year when it was praised by Ofsted.

Inspectors who visited Winterbourne Valley Pre-School said the children were happy, settled and secure' and confident learners'.

The pre-school, based at Winterbourne Valley First School in Winterbourne Abbas, was rated as good' in all areas of the inspection.

Pre-school leader Sharon Pugh said: "We are very pleased with our Ofsted report and feel it reflects all the hard work that we have put into making our pre-school effective.

"The children are happy and progressing well and we are glad this has been recognised."