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Flying Start @ Illogan

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
·Illogan Pre School, Churchtown, Redruth, TR16 4SW · Cornwall
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Flying Start Nurseries, established over 25 years ago, is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare across Cornwall and Devon. Their philosophy centres on creating a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment where each child can thrive.

By understanding individual needs, the team fosters positive relationships and tailors learning experiences to support developmental progress. The aim is to facilitate active learning, allowing children to explore their personal capabilities and build foundational skills essential for their transition to primary school.

The nursery group regularly celebrates achievements and keeps parents informed through news and blog posts on their website.

Our ethos

Flying Start Nurseries' philosophy centres on creating a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment where each child can thrive through tailored learning experiences that support developmental progress. They aim to facilitate active learning, enabling children to explore their capabilities and build foundational skills for school readiness.

What it's like

The manager and staff are dedicated to providing a welcoming nursery where children feel safe and secure. The manager has a clear vision for children's development, with a focus on personal, social and emotional skills. Children continually build on their skills and develop very positive attitudes to learning.

Over 25 years experience

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

weekday, from 8am to 5pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 27 September 2024

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

The manager and staff are dedicated to providing a welcoming nursery where children feel safe and secure. The manager has a clear vision for children's development, with a focus on personal, social and emotional skills. Children continually build on their skills and develop very positive attitudes to learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff are dedicated to providing a welcoming nursery at the centre of the local community.
  • The curriculum is structured well with a particular focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional skills.
  • Children spend a great deal of time outdoors.
  • Staff are skilled in supporting children to achieve their next steps in development as opportunities arise.
  • The manager and staff are highly reflective of the service they provide for children and families.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide coaching and mentoring to staff to develop interactions with children even further to help children deepen their understanding and make greater strides in their learning.
Inspection #10366229 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the value of the regular conversations they have with staff about children's progress.

They say they feel confident that children are safe and secure in the setting and do well in their learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children spend a great deal of time outdoors. Staff plan for them to understand how to grow produce that they can enjoy harvesting and eating.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

27 September 2024

Good

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

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