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Staff know each child well, set ambitious expectations and support strong progress from individual starting points. Communication and language are developed carefully, and leadership keeps the curriculum under review so practice changes quickly when improvements are needed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at Naturally Learning Charlestown?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery opens from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It operates for 51 weeks of the year and is not term-time only." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which curriculum approach does Naturally Learning Charlestown follow?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery uses a forest school approach. Its website also describes beach and forest school sessions alongside open-ended outdoor learning, with children spending time in woodland, on the beach and in the garden as part of the curriculum." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Naturally Learning Charlestown take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children from 0 to 4 years old. That includes babies, toddlers and pre-school children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Naturally Learning Charlestown support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children with SEND receive highly individual support. 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Naturally Learning Charlestown # Naturally Learning Charlestown Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · OLD CHURCH HALL CHURCH ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, PL25 3NS · Cornwall Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Naturally Learning Charlestown provides an outstanding forest school experience for children aged 0-5 within the historic port of Charlestown. The nursery is based in a beautiful granite building with spacious open-plan play areas across two floors, alongside a charming courtyard garden and adjoining woodland for outdoor learning. For the youngest children, a sensory-rich baby space with stimulating lights and calming essential oils is available. Toddlers aged 2-3 years old can explore a specifically designed space offering both security and challenges. The preschool caters to 3-5-year-olds with an alternative outdoor forest school, allowing them to experience the natural world and develop essential life skills. The nursery also benefits from its proximity to the beach, integrating award-winning beach school sessions into its curriculum for all children. The ethos prioritises nurturing each child holistically, focusing on physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being. Freshly prepared, seasonal, home-cooked meals are provided, promoting healthy eating habits and brain development. The environment encourages free movement and risky play to develop core strength, motor skills, and body awareness, vital for school readiness. Additionally, peaceful areas are available for rest and reflection, with sleep routines tailored to individual children in partnership with families. A child-led approach to education, project-based learning, and a seasonal curriculum scaffold children’s learning through their interests, fostering a love for the natural world and promoting sustainability. Our ethos Naturally Learning Charlestown offers a forest school and beach school experience, integrating nature into the curriculum. Their ethos prioritises holistic development (physical, emotional, social, intellectual) and encourages free movement and risky play. They utilise a child-led, project-based, and seasonal approach to learning, fostering a love for nature and sustainability. What it's like Children thrive at Naturally Learning Charlestown, where staff are nurturing and form strong bonds with them. The ambitious curriculum supports children to blossom in skills and knowledge, ensuring excellent progress from their starting points. All children are expertly prepared to be lifelong learners, demonstrating resilience and confidence in new challenges. Forest School Experience Ofsted Outstanding Beach School Sessions Holistic Development Home-cooked Meals ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.naturallylearning.co.uk/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Naturally Learning Charlestown Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10367912 Lead inspector Shirley Evel Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264281)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485042) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.naturallylearning.co.uk/charlestown) OLD CHURCH HALL CHURCH ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, PL25 3NS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-4.76118/50.33642/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CHARLESTOWN - [Day nurseries in CHARLESTOWN](/search?q=CHARLESTOWN) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=naturally-learning-charlestown-pl25-3ns-ey485042) ## Key facts Food Meals provided, prepared by in-house chefs Opening hours Mon–Fri 7.30am–6pm Age range 0-5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Naturally Learning Charlestown Last inspected 14 November 2024 · Shirley Evel Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive at Naturally Learning Charlestown, where staff are nurturing and form strong bonds with them. The ambitious curriculum supports children to blossom in skills and knowledge, ensuring excellent progress from their starting points. All children are expertly prepared to be lifelong learners, demonstrating resilience and confidence in new challenges. Inspector highlights - Children thrive, settle quickly and feel safe and confident. - The curriculum is ambitious and children make excellent progress from their starting points. - Staff have exceptional knowledge of each child, supporting their learning and development. - Staff have high expectations, support children to care for one another, and expertly foster communication and language skills. - Leaders effectively monitor the curriculum and culture, adapting practice promptly to enhance learning. Inspection #10367912 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264281) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support. Staff ensure activities are inclusive, building strong partnerships with parents and outside agencies for early help. Staff conscientiously lead interventions from occupational therapists or speech and language support to close learning gaps and help children reach their full potential. Outdoor space Staff support children's physical development superbly, teaching them to assess risks. Younger children develop balance and coordination in the garden, while older children enjoy climbing, balancing, and creating in forest school, skilfully managing risks as they play. ## Parent Reviews of Naturally Learning Charlestown 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXXz4gMZDreP44dsoxrmnNguJhMRP7b0f2QYTOSieqRfpv5zqmO=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Simon D 8 years ago Just had a refurb, great little place they are always going out in the woods and to the beach, clean, safe everything you’d expect from a nursery with a focus on nature. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNneVp1VDN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486b6f3241ab2c59:0x39a22b86251a4332) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6cDruaRW3AsiFLtiCbhdQBjqf7D-sc3yUAcps9E5Q7ZuF0g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sam Shale a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfNDgtX3hnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486b6f3241ab2c59:0x39a22b86251a4332) Reviews from Google for Naturally Learning Charlestown. 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