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First Steps Cornwall - Porthleven

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St. Elvans Childrens Centre, Torleven Road, HELSTON, TR13 9BX · Cornwall
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

First Steps Cornwall provides high-quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years across two locations, Newquay and Porthleven, both proudly holding a 'Good' Ofsted rating. The nursery is dedicated to offering children the best possible start in life through a variety of engaging and enriching activities.

They emphasise natural learning, key stage learning, and active learning, encouraging exploration and creativity. The nursery also operates 'The Blues Club' for children up to 12 years old, catering to school-aged children with holiday clubs and wraparound care, making it ideal for working parents.

First Steps Cornwall values an open-door policy, inviting prospective families to visit and experience their childcare approach firsthand.

Our ethos

First Steps Cornwall is dedicated to providing children with the best possible start in life through engaging and enriching activities. They emphasise natural learning, key stage learning, and active learning, encouraging exploration and creativity. The nursery also values an open-door policy to allow families to experience their approach firsthand.

What it's like

Children have excellent relationships with all the staff and are happy, safe and content in the nursery. They develop their natural curiosity and explore independently, showing high levels of self-control and respect for others. The management team has implemented strategies to support children's personal, social and emotional development, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Good Ofsted Rating0-5 years childcareBlues Club for school-aged childrenNatural LearningKey Stage LearningActive Learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 6.15pm, for 50 weeks of the year

Session types

Full Day Care, Blues Holiday Club, Blues Breakfast and Wraparound Club after school, Holiday Club

Age range

0-5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Steps Cornwall - Porthleven

Last inspected 8 February 2022 · Rachel Cornish

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

What it's like to attend

Children have excellent relationships with all the staff and are happy, safe and content in the nursery. They develop their natural curiosity and explore independently, showing high levels of self-control and respect for others. The management team has implemented strategies to support children's personal, social and emotional development, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have excellent relationships with all the staff.
  • Children show exceedingly high levels of self-control and respect for others.
  • Senior leaders have a clear vision for the setting and develop a broad and ambitious curriculum.
  • The SENCos quickly identify any areas of concern in a child's development and welcome other professionals.
  • Staff support children to learn about healthy lifestyles and practise physical skills indoors and outdoors.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff development to ensure that all interactions continually focus on building children's knowledge.
Inspection #10126037 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively on the partnerships between themselves and staff.

They state that staff are friendly and supportive, and that their children are happy and settled at the welcoming nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinators (SENCos) quickly identify any areas of concern in a child's development. They welcome other professionals into the setting to provide advice for staff and parents. The SENCos help staff to make plans to adapt the curriculum to meet the children's learning needs, while further assessments are undertaken. Staff consider how additional funding is spent to ensure it makes the intended difference for children.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that children have fresh air and exercise. Children practise their physical skills indoors and outdoors. Older children learn to climb up confidently and roll down slopes safely.

Parent Reviews of First Steps Cornwall - Porthleven

5.0
(1)
Tillie Marshall
2 years ago

Porthleven first steps in my opinion is one of the best nurserys. The staff are so understanding and communicate with the parents really well, they make everyday full of fun for the kids, they're really welcoming and kind. A great team. They provide so much for the children, the outdoor area is amazing, the indoor play is fun with lots of sensory play and imaginative play.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2016

  • February 2022Good
  • February 2016Outstanding

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