Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 3pm
Fowey Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
16 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Cornwall
About this day nursery
Fowey Pre-School is nestled in the scenic, historic port town of Fowey, Cornwall, and prides itself on embracing its coastal surroundings. The preschool integrates the natural beauty of its location into its educational approach, encouraging exploration beyond the traditional classroom.
Children benefit from adventures within their private garden and along the stunning South West Coast Path, fostering a connection to their local environment. This charity-run establishment emphasises community and outdoors learning to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience for its young learners.
Our ethos
We are proud of our community and natural beauty, and take advantage of it at every possible opportunity. Exploring our little seaside section of Cornwall is an important part of our teaching experience. From our main playroom, to our private garden, to the stunning South West Coast Path, we believe in exploration beyond the classroom.
What it's like
Children are happy in this warm and caring pre-school. They quickly settle into playing with their friends when they arrive, developing their imaginations. Staff have good relationships with children, treating them with respect and encouraging participation in activities.
Community-focusedOutdoor explorationCoastal locationCharity-run
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Fowey Pre-School
Last inspected 27 February 2023 · Leanne Edge
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 in this warm and caring pre-school. They quickly settle into playing with their friends when they arrive, developing their imaginations. Staff have good relationships with children, treating them with respect and encouraging participation in activities.
Inspector highlights
- The manager leads the pre-school with great enthusiasm and supports staff well in their professional development, resulting in high staff morale.
- The manager has a clear vision for the curriculum, and the effective key-person system ensures staff know children well and monitor their progress.
- Staff support children's emotional development well, teaching them to recognise different emotions and building their self-confidence.
- Staff help children to foster a love of reading, using real-life objects and skilfully incorporating books to teach about other cultures.
- Staff understand the need to develop children's communication skills, using sign language alongside spoken words and ambitious vocabulary.
Areas to develop
- 1give children more time to express their ideas and develop their communication even further
- 2manage transitions more effectively so children take an active part in their learning throughout all parts of the day.
Inspection #10264876 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are pleased with the positive impact the dogs have on their children's well-being.
Parents praise the setting for their good level of communication, such as through daily discussions, regular reports and individual learning records.
Parents feel very well supported by approachable and caring staff.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The manager works diligently in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure detailed plans are in place for each child with SEND. Staff use additional funding to ensure targeted support is available to help all children make good progress.
Outdoor space
Children laugh as they play on the swings and slides together in the outdoor area. Children select their own activities, such as digging in the large sandpit.
Parent Reviews of Fowey Pre-School
5.0
(1)
John Hards
a year ago
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Inspection history
Date: September 2006
- March 2023Good
- February 2023Good
- July 2017Good
- June 2017Good
- February 2015Good
- January 2015Good
- July 2011Good
- June 2011Good
- September 2006Good
Frequently asked about Fowey Pre-School
About the setting
Fowey Pre-School registered in 2001 in Cornwall. It is open Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 3pm, during term time only. The pre-school provides free early education funding for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. There are five members of staff. The manager holds an early years qualification at level 3 and the deputy holds an early years qualification at level 4. Two additional staff members hold an early years qualification at level 3, and there is an apprentice who is working towards their level 3 qualification.
- URN
- 102809
- Registered person
- Fowey Pre-School Committee
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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