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Bright Eyes Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·Goonamarris Industrial Est, Goonvean, St. Austell, PL26 7QF · Cornwall
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Bright Eyes Childcare operates three nurseries in mid-Cornwall, providing a vibrant and nurturing environment for children from birth up to eight years old. The curriculum is based on the Birth to 5 Matters framework and incorporates the principles of The Curiosity Approach, fostering individualised learning through a blend of adult-led guidance and child-initiated exploration.

The nurseries prioritise creating a safe and secure space where children can develop at their own pace, encouraging creativity, independence, and a lifelong love for learning through diverse activities, including messy play, forest school, and beach school. Each setting offers spacious indoor and outdoor areas for exploration and discovery, with dedicated staff committed to supporting every child's growth and development.

Our ethos

Bright Eyes Childcare's pedagogical approach is rooted in the Birth to 5 Matters framework and The Curiosity Approach. They focus on individualised learning, balancing adult-led guidance with child-initiated exploration to foster creativity, independence, and a love for learning. Their programme includes diverse activities like messy play, forest school, and beach school.

What it's like

Children are happy in the nursery and show that they feel safe and secure. The welcoming staff provide a nurturing environment, where babies settle quickly and build close bonds with their key person. Staff are good role models for children, and children behave well.

Curiosity ApproachBirth to 5 Matters curriculumIndoor and outdoor learningForest and beach school activitiesAccepts tax-free childcare

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

Full days, Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions, Holiday club, Casual sessions

Age range

Birth up to 8 years of age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Eyes Childcare

Last inspected 7 April 2022 · Margaret Baird

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy in the nursery and show that they feel safe and secure. The welcoming staff provide a nurturing environment, where babies settle quickly and build close bonds with their key person. Staff are good role models for children, and children behave well.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated management team works effectively to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and promote staff well-being.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is very strong, with individual needs met through close collaboration between the manager, SENCo, staff, parents, and other professionals.
  • Staff observe and assess children's development effectively, providing a good mix of adult-guided and child-led activities that encourage social skills and group participation.
  • The management team closely monitors the quality of education, providing constructive feedback and coaching to staff to improve their practice.
  • Parents speak highly of the staff and value the regular updates and information received, as well as the support for home learning through initiatives like a lending library.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the impact of the size of groups, so that all children are able to take part and develop their learning
  • 2extend opportunities for children to enjoy a wide variety of activities in all areas of learning, particularly for children who prefer to learn outdoors
Inspection #10190717 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is very strong. The manager and special educational needs coordinator work together closely to ensure that all children's individual needs are met. They help staff and parents to develop support plans and work in good partnership with other professionals, when necessary. Additional funding is spent very effectively to make a difference for children. For example, children now enjoy a wider range of resources that inspire their imagination and encourage interaction with others. This has had a positive impact on their communication and language skills. Children speak confidently and fluently.

Outdoor space

The manager has identified the need to improve the outdoor space to extend the range of experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors. The provider should extend opportunities for children to enjoy a wide variety of activities in all areas of learning, particularly for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 April 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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