Session types
Government funded 15 hours per week for 3-year-olds
St Pauls Second Steps Pre School
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Torbay
About this day nursery
St Pauls Second Steps Pre-school in Paignton has provided a nurturing and stimulating environment for children since the 1960s. The preschool focuses on creating a safe and caring atmosphere where children can engage in joyful learning experiences.
The dedicated staff team ensures all children have equal opportunities to grow, develop new skills, and build confidence, preparing them for a smooth transition to primary school. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, promoting holistic development.
The preschool benefits from a spacious field at the rear of St Pauls Church Hall, offering ample outdoor play and learning opportunities. They are inclusive and provide support for children with special educational needs, with a qualified SENCO on staff and experience with Makaton.
They also collaborate with various professional agencies to provide comprehensive support for children and their families.
Our ethos
St Pauls Second Steps Pre-school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to promote holistic development in a safe and caring atmosphere. They focus on joyful learning, building children's confidence, and providing ample outdoor play opportunities. The preschool is committed to inclusivity and offers support for children with special educational needs.
What it's like
Children enthusiastically engage with their surroundings, delighting in nature and observing trains daily. They are confident, well-behaved, and feel secure, often reminding peers to be kind and demonstrating early reading skills.
Established since the 1960sEarly Years Foundation Stage curriculumSENCO staff and Makaton experienceLarge outdoor play area
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Key facts
Opening hours
Contact provider for vacancy details.
Age range
2 years 0 months to 4 years 10 months
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Food
Not specified
Established
1997
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for St Pauls Second Steps Pre School
Last inspected 24 March 2022 · Gwyneth Keen
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 enthusiastically engage with their surroundings, delighting in nature and observing trains daily. They are confident, well-behaved, and feel secure, often reminding peers to be kind and demonstrating early reading skills.
Inspector highlights
- Children delight in the natural world and are ably supported by staff.
- Children are confident in their interactions and their abilities.
- Parents speak highly of the setting, appreciating thorough handovers and daily updates.
- Children benefit from opportunities to develop good communication and language skills.
- Children have good independence skills.
Areas to develop
- 1seek more detailed information from parents about what their child can already do and what they already know to help staff plan for children from the very beginning
- 2support staff to develop children's positive behaviour and to gain a better understanding of how their behaviour affects others
- 3review the organisation of the setting so that the responsibility is better shared between leaders and the governance.
Inspection #10072419 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the setting.
Parents comment that staff provide a thorough handover at the end of each day.
Parents communicate the sense of community at the setting.
Parents share how much their children love to attend.
Parents appreciate the daily updates about their children's activities and learning.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The manager makes effective use of additional funding to support the most disadvantaged children. For example, children who enjoy interactive toys benefit from additional resources to progress their learning.
Outdoor space
Children have ample opportunities to run, climb, jump and balance outside. They giggle with delight and play hide and seek with friends in the large outside area.
Inspection history
Date: August 2003
- April 2022Good
- March 2022Good
- March 2016Good
- March 2016Good
- March 2011Good
- February 2011Good
- February 2007Requires improvement
- August 2003Requires improvement
Frequently asked about St Pauls Second Steps Pre School
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