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St Newlyn East Pre School and After School Club

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
·St. Newlyn East Primary School, Station Road, Newquay, TR8 5ND · Cornwall
Number of places
19 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

St Newlyn East Pre School and After School Club, registered in 2005, operates from the grounds of St Newlyn East Primary School in Newquay, Cornwall. It provides childcare for children aged 2 to 8, with a capacity for 19 children and 30 currently on roll.

The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5:30pm during term time only. There are eight members of staff, including a manager with early years professional status, four staff qualified at Level 3, one at Level 2, and two unqualified.

The pre-school has an ambitious curriculum and effectively supports children's learning with a wide range of exciting activities that ignite their curiosity. Parental feedback highlights that children are progressing well, with many describing the nursery as 'amazing'.

The staff at St Newlyn East Pre School and After School Club are dedicated to fostering independence and good hygiene practices, including oral health, with a focus on preparing children for school.

What it's like

Children arrive at this friendly and nurturing pre-school and the caring staff greet them warmly. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively as they are happy and feel safe. Staff provide a wide range of exciting activities which ignite children's thirst for learning. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct, teaching them the importance of being respectful to each other.

Friendly staffAmbitious curriculumPhysical developmentStrong parent links

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 5:30pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Newlyn East Pre School and After School Club

Last inspected 22 March 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at this friendly and nurturing pre-school and the caring staff greet them warmly. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively as they are happy and feel safe. Staff provide a wide range of exciting activities which ignite children's thirst for learning. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct, teaching them the importance of being respectful to each other.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted warmly by caring staff who provide praise and cuddles, effectively supporting their emotional well-being.
  • Engaging activities, such as making play dough, ignite children's curiosity and support vocabulary development.
  • High expectations for behaviour and conduct lead to respectful interactions among children and a sense of responsibility.
  • The manager has developed an ambitious curriculum and effectively uses funding to benefit children's learning.
  • Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise, with activities like riding scooters, throwing balls, and weekly dance sessions.
  • The pre-school provides enhanced support for literacy and mathematics development, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Staff are valued and supported by the manager, contributing to their well-being and professional development.
  • Children learn about good hygiene, including oral health, and are encouraged to be independent in their self-care.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to work with quieter children more effectively to ensure they have the same learning experiences as more confident children.
  • 2Strengthen partnerships with parents to support children in developing healthy eating practices.
Inspection #10126101 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inspection history

Date: October 2015

  • March 2022Good
  • October 2015Outstanding

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