A BEWDLEY playgroup is celebrating after it received a glowing report from Ofsted.

Community Corner Pre-School, which moved into its current premises at St Anne's First School at Easter, was described by inspectors as "welcoming and caring", with "excellent relationships between children and staff".

The pre-school opened in 1980 and now has around 30 children from within a 10-mile radius.

Progress since the previous inspection had been good.

"There are now more activities that develop writing skills," the report stated.

Among other positive points highlighted were children being well behaved, confident, happy and motivated to learn.

The overall quality of learning was very good and children were making very good progress in personal, social and emotional development.

The report described the quality of teaching as good overall.

There were no significant weaknesses to report.