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Stithians Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
·The Village Hall, Church Road, Truro, TR3 7DH · Cornwall
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Stithians Pre-School Playgroup, coupled with its B4 & L8 Club, provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn and develop at their own pace. The organisation is deeply rooted in the lively Cornish village of Stithians, benefiting from strong community support, including a dedicated committee of volunteers and active parental involvement.

They pride themselves on working collaboratively with parents and carers to ensure each child receives the best start in life, fostering positive relationships and promoting joyful learning experiences. The pre-school also extends its services to include holiday clubs, aiming to support families with childcare solutions outside of term time.

With a focus on individual development and a community-centric approach, Stithians Pre-School is committed to creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere for all children.

Our ethos

The nursery focuses on individual development and a community-centric approach, aiming to create a supportive and engaging atmosphere. They pride themselves on working collaboratively with parents and carers to ensure each child receives the best start in life, fostering positive relationships and promoting joyful learning experiences.

What it's like

Children are happy, settled and secure, enjoying their time and showing a positive attitude towards learning. Staff understand what children need to learn, basing a broad and exciting curriculum on their interests. Children exhibit enthusiasm in rhymes and songs, developing fine motor skills and language with staff interaction.

Community-focusedNurturing environmentParent and volunteer supported

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Term time: 8am to 6pm for children aged two to four years (with 'before school' sessions from 8am to 9am, and a 'late club' from 3pm to 6pm for children from three to 11 years). A summer club is provided for four weeks of the school holidays, if there is a demand, operating from 8am to 6pm, for children aged three to 11 years.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stithians Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 11 May 2022

Safeguarding effective
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 are happy, settled and secure, enjoying their time and showing a positive attitude towards learning. Staff understand what children need to learn, basing a broad and exciting curriculum on their interests. Children exhibit enthusiasm in rhymes and songs, developing fine motor skills and language with staff interaction.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children make good progress in their learning and development.
  • Staff recognise the important role they have in helping children acquire and use language.
  • Children behave well and benefit from the calm and consistent approach of the staff.
  • Staff encourage the children to become independent to prepare them for their move to school.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the consistency of staff's interactions with children to fully support and extend each child's learning, in particular the older children.
Inspection #10230927 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the 'amazing staff' and the support that their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents and other agencies to ensure a shared approach to meeting children's individual needs, ensuring each child gets the support they need to catch up. Leaders effectively use additional funding to improve outcomes for these children.

Outdoor space

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills through a variety of outdoor activities. They take part in regular outings, such as woodland walks, which helps to broaden their learning experiences.

Inspection history

Date: April 2005

  • June 2022Good
  • May 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • September 2016Good
  • November 2013Good
  • October 2013Good
  • December 2009Requires improvement
  • November 2009Good
  • December 2006Requires improvement
  • April 2005Good

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