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Smiling Faces Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
·St. Francis C of E Primary School, Longfield, FALMOUTH, TR11 4SU · Cornwall
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Smiling Faces Pre-School, located within the grounds of St. Francis C of E Primary School in Falmouth, Cornwall, offers a happy and confident environment for children aged two to four. Established in 2003, this committee-run pre-school focuses on providing a good quality education, with staff who know the children well and tailor activities to meet individual needs.

Children are encouraged to be independent, form close bonds with staff and peers, and develop a love for learning. The manager ensures a broad curriculum is implemented, and the setting prides itself on its inclusive service, with knowledgeable staff supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Parents frequently praise the pre-school for its educational focus and for instilling a "zest for learning" in their children. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 3:30pm, during term time only, and accepts funding for two, three, and four year olds.

There are 24 places, and at the time of the inspection 39 children were on roll. The team of eight childcare staff includes seven qualified to level 3 or above, with one early years teacher.

What it's like

Children arrive at the pre-school happy, confident and ready to learn. There are effective, gradual, settling-in sessions, tailored to meet each child's individual needs. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They form close bonds with staff and each other and follow the routines of the nursery well.

Happy, confident childrenGood quality educationInclusive provisionStrong physical skillsEffective safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 3:30pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Smiling Faces Pre-School

Last inspected 9 February 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the pre-school happy, confident and ready to learn. There are effective, gradual, settling-in sessions, tailored to meet each child's individual needs. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They form close bonds with staff and each other and follow the routines of the nursery well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive at the pre-school happy, confident and ready to learn.
  • Children show that they feel safe and secure, and form close bonds with staff and each other.
  • Staff praise and encourage children consistently as they play.
  • Older children eagerly find their own coat hook to put their things away and enjoy sharing their play with adults.
  • The manager ensures that staff implement a broad curriculum to help children make progress in their education.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills well, overall, using visual aids and sign language.
  • Parents speak highly of the pre-school, commenting that it is "more educational" and that their children are "developing a zest for learning".
  • Staff place a high priority on helping children develop strong physical skills, including fine motor skills for writing.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to recognise how to extend and challenge children's learning more consistently.
  • 2Strengthen partnership working with parents and other settings, in order to help children make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10070153 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are knowledgeable about children's specific needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinators work with other professionals to plan for each child's individual learning needs.

Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • February 2022Good
  • March 2015Good
  • December 2011Good

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