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Devoran Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
·The Market Hall, Market Street, TRURO, TR3 6QA · Cornwall
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Devoran Pre-School operates from the former Devoran School premises, providing a stimulating environment that includes a bright hall, a dedicated reading room, and a secure outdoor area with direct access to the Village Park for extensive outdoor play. Children also benefit from regular excursions into the village, exploring the creek, local farms, and smallholdings to connect with nature and the community.

The pre-school collaborates closely with Devoran School, facilitating shared activities and trips for its children with the Foundation Class. As a registered charity, its operations are overseen by a volunteer management committee composed of parents, who are encouraged to participate in the pre-school’s running through committee involvement or support at fundraising and social events.

Emphasising a strong partnership between parents and practitioners, the pre-school is committed to positively influencing children's development and learning.

What it's like

Staff have created a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. Children are curious and enjoy taking part in activities that help them develop early mathematics, science, and creative skills. The curriculum is well designed and effective, enabling children to make good progress from their individual starting points.

Charity-runStrong parent involvementClose ties with local primary schoolFocus on outdoor learning

Pricing & funding

  • Non-funded hours£6.50 / hour
  • Snack£1 / session
  • Lunch and Snack£3.50 / day
  • Sports 4 Tots (Tuesdays)£2.50 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Breakfast Club: Tuesday and Thursday, 8am-9am; Preschool: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm; After School Club: Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm-5pm. Term time only.

Food

Snack and lunch can be provided by the preschool on request.

Age range

2 - 4 year olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Devoran Pre School

Last inspected 17 January 2025

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

Staff have created a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. Children are curious and enjoy taking part in activities that help them develop early mathematics, science, and creative skills. The curriculum is well designed and effective, enabling children to make good progress from their individual starting points.

Inspector highlights

  • There is a good focus on developing children's independence skills.
  • Staff understand the importance of developing strong relationships with children.
  • Staff have developed a strong, effective focus on literacy.
  • Staff enjoy working at the setting and report feeling well supported.
  • Children are supported by staff to develop their creative skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen key person systems further, to help staff promote children's changing care needs even more promptly.
Inspection #10375889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are pleased to see that their children's social and speech development has improved since starting.

They report that children love coming to the setting.

They recommend the setting to other parents.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provider offers a range of training opportunities for staff, including some recent sensory play training that has had a positive impact on child development.

Outdoor space

Children are encouraged to participate in daily outdoor activities, enjoying the fresh air and developing their physical skills. They engage in imaginative play, such as playing in a rowing boat, pretending to be at sea in a storm, and develop their balance and core strength by walking along a balance beam.

Inspection history
  • January 2025Good
  • May 2019Good
  • September 2014Good

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