Age range
3 months to pre-school
Flying Start Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Gloucestershire
About this early years setting
Flying Start Nursery and Preschool in Fairford, Gloucestershire, offers a nurturing environment for children from 3 months old up to pre-school age. The nursery is divided into three rooms: Hedgehogs for babies (3 months to 2 years), Squirrels for toddlers, and Owls for pre-schoolers, each designed to support age-appropriate development and learning through play.
They emphasise a caring, family-like atmosphere where children can grow, learn independence, and prepare for school at their own pace. The nursery prides itself on its experienced and qualified staff who are dedicated to making learning fun and providing individualised support.
They also highlight their commitment to healthy eating with homemade food and often incorporate food-related activities into their learning. Flying Start encourages exploration of the wider world, including trips to the local library for engaging sessions.
The nursery is situated just off Fairford High Street and maintains an active presence on social media, showcasing daily activities and events.
Our ethos
The nursery is more like a family – everyone knows each other and looks out for each other. We feel they haven’t just cared for our son, they have loved him and we are very grateful.
What it's like
Children confidently arrive at the nursery and are eager to begin their day, feeling safe and secure with the kind and nurturing staff. They benefit from a broad curriculum tailored to their individual interests and learning needs. Babies engage in warm interactions with staff, enjoying songs and rhymes, while young children develop physical skills in the outdoor area and learn to identify emotions. Older children are well-prepared for school, actively participating in group activities and confidently sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Family-like environmentAge-specific roomsLearning through playHomemade foodExperienced staff
Pricing & funding
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Flying Start Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 6 July 2022
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 confidently arrive at the nursery and are eager to begin their day, feeling safe and secure with the kind and nurturing staff. They benefit from a broad curriculum tailored to their individual interests and learning needs. Babies engage in warm interactions with staff, enjoying songs and rhymes, while young children develop physical skills in the outdoor area and learn to identify emotions. Older children are well-prepared for school, actively participating in group activities and confidently sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Inspector highlights
- The owner and manager work closely together and have an ambitious vision for the setting.
- Staff ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the early help and support they need.
- The setting provides children with a range of healthy meals and snacks, thoughtfully created by the on-site chef.
- Children build essential knowledge of their local community through organised walks to places of interest.
- The manager ensures additional funding received is allocated appropriately to benefit individual children.
- Children who speak English as an additional language achieve well, supported by staff gathering information from parents and providing books in different languages.
- Managers and staff form strong partnerships with parents, seeking information about children's interests and routines, making parents feel fully involved in their children's learning.
Areas to develop
- 1continue to embed and refine the programme of professional development, to raise the quality of teaching to a consistently high level
- 2provide children with further resources and experiences to enhance their knowledge of different people and families beyond their immediate experience.
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Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the early help and support they need. They work closely with parents and health professionals to create individual support plans to help close gaps in children's learning. Children with SEND have strong relationships with their key person and benefit from targeted support which helps them to make the best possible progress.
Outdoor space
Young children enjoy the time they spend in the outdoor area. They develop their physical skills as they carefully fill containers with sand and pour it back into the tray.
EAL / language support
Children who speak English as an additional language achieve well. Staff gather information from parents, such as key words in their home language, to support children in their understanding of English. The setting provides books in different languages to enable children to look at written words in their home language. Children soon learn English vocabulary and become fluent communicators.
Google Reviews of Flying Start Nursery and Preschool
4.7
(7 Google reviews)
Sarah Lillis
3 years ago
Fantastic nursery, all the staff are amazing. Cannot fault, my little loves going!
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Kayleigh Wixey
3 years ago
Fantastic nursery! Cannot fault the staff they are all amazing :)
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Sally Holland
3 years ago
My son is 15 months old and has been going to Flying Start nursery since he was 3 months old and he just loves it there. The staff are amazing, and the setting is fantastic too, a wonderful place that I would highly recommend.
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Lauren Chaundy
3 years ago
Great nursery and the staff are so so lovely!
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Jocasta Bennett
3 years ago
A fantastic nursery with amazing staff, a real home from home environment.
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Inspection history
Date: November 2012
- July 2022Good
- August 2016Good
- November 2012Good
Frequently asked about Flying Start Nursery and Preschool
About the setting
Flying Start Nursery and Preschool registered in 2010 and is located in the centre of Fairford, Gloucestershire. It is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year. The setting receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. Twelve staff work with children. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. One member of staff holds qualified teacher status.
- URN
- EY417791
- Registered person
- Flying Start Nursery Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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