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Ponsanooth Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
·The Cabin, Ponsanooth Playing Field, TRURO, TR3 7RQ · Cornwall
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Ponsanooth Preschool, a registered charity operating for over 50 years, is nestled within the Ponsanooth village playing field. The preschool is housed in \"The Cabin,\" a modern building featuring a bright and expansive classroom complemented by a serene quiet space for reading and relaxation.

The setting boasts a large, secure outdoor area with direct access to the park, offering children ample opportunities for outside play and exploration throughout the day. Furthermore, its close proximity to Kennall Vale Nature Reserve enriches children's understanding of history and the natural environment through immersive experiences.

As a vital part of village life, Ponsanooth Preschool collaborates closely with parents and carers, as well as with the teaching staff at Kennall Vale Primary School, to ensure a smooth transition for children as they move on to primary education and to provide comprehensive support during their early learning and development stages.

What it's like

Staff welcome each child individually, ensuring a smooth transition and helping children settle quickly and engage in activities of their choosing. Children enjoy a curriculum rooted in active learning, exploring nature and benefiting from frequent interactions with staff that promote confidence and curiosity. Staff form strong bonds, know children's characters well, and support independence and resilience.

Charity-runOutdoor playNature explorationCommunity focused

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ponsanooth Pre School

Last inspected 13 May 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff welcome each child individually, ensuring a smooth transition and helping children settle quickly and engage in activities of their choosing. Children enjoy a curriculum rooted in active learning, exploring nature and benefiting from frequent interactions with staff that promote confidence and curiosity. Staff form strong bonds, know children's characters well, and support independence and resilience.

Inspector highlights

  • Children experience a curriculum which they clearly enjoy and they are motivated, engaged learners.
  • Children engage in exciting activities, which help them connect with nature and develop a deeper understanding of the world.
  • Children develop their imaginations as they create from play dough.
  • Staff use language well to extend children's vocabulary.
  • Children develop a love of books and stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1liaise with other settings children attend to support consistency in children's care, development and progress
  • 2extend the curriculum to ensure all areas of learning are comprehensively developed and targeted teaching helps children to make the best optimal progress
  • 3enhance strategies for supporting children's emotional regulation and help them fully engage with learning opportunities.
Inspection #10398191 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents value the strong bonds staff form with children, and many speak of their children's wishes to attend pre-school every day.

Parents appreciate the communication they receive daily, informing them of activities enjoyed and skills developed.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities to explore and care for nature. They water seedlings they planted and proudly tell visitors that some will be strawberries and some will be carrots. Children explain it will take time before they grow big and strong, and that they need water and sunshine to grow.

Inspection history

Date: April 2009

  • May 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • October 2014Good
  • April 2009Good

Frequently asked about Ponsanooth Pre School

About the setting

Ponsanooth Pre School is a committee-run group that registered in 2008. It operates from the community building on the village playing field in Ponsanooth. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5.45pm, term time only, which includes before- and after-school care. Pre-school sessions are available between 9am and 3pm. There are seven members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3.

URN
EY383437
Registered person
Ponsanooth Pre-School Playgroup 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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