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Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·St. Michaels VC C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road, HELSTON, TR13 8AR · Cornwall
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

D Trust is a community charity established in 1999, dedicated to enriching the lives and learning experiences of young children, particularly those not yet enrolled in school. The trust aims to provide a service tailored to the unique requirements of each child and family.

Beyond childcare, the organisation is committed to developing engaging community projects that foster growth for both children and their families. Their mission extends to cultivating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere where children can develop holistically and flourish.

The trust operates a day nursery located on the grounds of St. Michael's School in Helston and is open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday.

Our ethos

We’re dedicated to creating a vibrant and supportive environment that nurtures holistic development as children grow and thrive!

What it's like

Children have a happy time at this friendly and nurturing nursery. Managers are ambitious for all children to succeed, and have designed a well-sequenced curriculum. Children show curiosity as they explore the range of engaging activities available. Children build their knowledge and skills over time. Staff speak in gentle and encouraging voices and support each unique child. They recognise the importance of supporting children to develop and practise becoming more independent.

Community-based charityChildcare 0-11 yearsHoliday club

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust

Last inspected 6 April 2023

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 have a happy time at this friendly and nurturing nursery. Managers are ambitious for all children to succeed, and have designed a well-sequenced curriculum. Children show curiosity as they explore the range of engaging activities available. Children build their knowledge and skills over time. Staff speak in gentle and encouraging voices and support each unique child. They recognise the importance of supporting children to develop and practise becoming more independent.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have created an ambitious curriculum, and staff are confident in what they want children to learn and why.
  • Staff in the pre-school room have created a rich and interesting series of activities that support children to celebrate and explore diversity and inclusion.
  • Managers and staff have created strong and positive relationships with parents and regularly request formal feedback.
  • The nursery has a good provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Staff support children to become confident communicators by holding interesting conversations and giving them time to think and respond.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop activities to consistently provide older children with further challenge
  • 2extend opportunities to support younger children to understand and celebrate diversity more fully
Inspection #10279884 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report that they are happy with the care that their children receive, and that children make good progress in their learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery has a good provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The SEND coordinator is experienced and knowledgeable, and confidently guides staff to support children effectively. Children with SEND make good developmental progress, and their families feel well supported. The nursery has notable expertise and skill in communicating with sign language, which is securely embedded throughout the nursery.

Outdoor space

Children of all ages have free access to the outdoors. They run, slide and develop further physical skills, such as balancing and climbing. Older children create an assault course with cones and colourful planks, developing skills in teamwork, sharing and creativity. Pre-school children develop their senses, exploring cut flowers and citrus fruits in the outdoor kitchen.

Inspection history

Date: October 2008

  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • June 2014Good
  • March 2012Outstanding
  • October 2008Outstanding

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