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Flying Gulls # Flying Gulls Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · Mullion CP School, Willis Vean, Helston, TR12 7DF · Cornwall Number of places 21 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30 pm on weekdays. The nursery received a Good rating from Ofsted at its last inspection on 8th March 2022. Children at Flying Gulls are happy and feel safe, exploring a well-resourced environment and settling quickly into activities. Staff plan a broad range of experiences, both indoors and outdoors, which help children to develop skills and knowledge, preparing them well for school. The provision specifically supports children needing additional help with communication and language skills by using visual prompts, clear and simple language, and maintaining eye contact. The nursery values cultural backgrounds, and staff use key words from children's home languages to help build their self-worth. Parents speak positively about Flying Gulls, feeling that staff know their children well and that children enjoy attending and make good progress in their learning. The provider has worked diligently to make improvements since the previous inspection, now meeting all safeguarding and welfare requirements. Staff are currently focused on providing more opportunities for children to develop their hand strength and coordination, which are crucial for early writing skills. What it's like Children are happy and feel safe at Flying Gulls. They explore the well-resourced environment and settle quickly to activities. Staff plan a broad range of experiences that help children develop skills and knowledge in good preparation for school. Good Ofsted rating Skilled staff interactions Broad curriculum Strong parent feedback Focus on early writing All-year provision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours weekday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Flying Gulls Last inspected 8 March 2022 · Sarah Madge 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 and feel safe at Flying Gulls. They explore the well-resourced environment and settle quickly to activities. Staff plan a broad range of experiences that help children develop skills and knowledge in good preparation for school. Inspector highlights - The provider has worked hard to make improvements since the previous inspection and now meets all safeguarding and welfare requirements. - Staff interact skilfully with children who require additional support for their communication and language skills. - Staff know the children well and assess them accurately, forming close relationships. - The provider and staff plan a broad curriculum that interests children and builds on what they know and can do. - Staff are currently providing more opportunities for children to develop their hand strength and coordination for early writing. Areas to develop - 1 develop the planning of activities to take account of all children's individual learning needs, to provide good challenge consistently and engage them further - 2 strengthen the curriculum for communication and language to provide all children with consistent support and encouragement to develop their speaking skills - 3 strengthen the monitoring, support and coaching for staff to provide greater consistency in their practice, with particular regard to helping children learn to be independent. Inspection #10218392 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181425) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Flying Gulls Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10218392 Lead inspector Sarah Madge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181425)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2562032) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=flying-gulls-tr12-7df-2562032) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about the setting. > They feel staff know their children well and children enjoy attending and make good progress in their learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff interact skilfully with children who require additional support for their communication and language skills, taking account of their individual needs. For instance, staff use visual prompts, get down to children's level to enable good eye contact, and speak clearly and simply. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: December 2021 - March 2022 Good - December 2021 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Flying Gulls ### How does Flying Gulls support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Flying Gulls? ### What is Flying Gulls working on improving? ### What outdoor space does Flying Gulls use? ### Is Flying Gulls suitable for under-twos? ### Is Flying Gulls Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Helston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Flying Gulls. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.5 mi ### Garras Owlets Preschool Helston · TR12 6AY ](/nursery/garras-owlets-preschool-tr12-6ay-ey375766) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.1 mi ### Helitots Day Nursery Helston · TR12 7RH ](/nursery/helitots-day-nursery-tr12-7rh-ey444366) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.1 mi ### Little Merlins Pre-school Helston · TR13 8DJ ](/nursery/little-merlins-pre-school-tr13-8dj-102854) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.3 mi ### Zelda School Helston · TR12 6UJ ](/nursery/zelda-school-tr12-6uj-ey389586) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.4 mi ### Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust Helston · TR13 8AR ](/nursery/lizard-c-h-i-l-d-trust-tr13-8ar-ey223035) - [ Awaiting first inspection 5.4 mi ### Daisy Fays Helston Helston · TR13 8ER 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-fays-helston-tr13-8er-2848412) [See all nurseries in Helston →](/search?q=Helston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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