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TARQ'S ARQ

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Skol Goth, Albany Place, Falmouth, TR11 3BZ · Cornwall
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

TARQ'S ARQ Limited, established in 2013 and operating all year round from Skol Goth, Albany Place, Falmouth, provides childcare for children aged 0-14 years. ' The setting offers an ambitious physical development curriculum, encouraging children's spatial awareness and physical skills through activities like climbing small ramps and using a variety of tricycles, scooters, and balance and pedal bicycles in the outdoor area.

Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by utilising visual aids, such as traffic light cards and objects of reference, to help with transitions and ensure their needs are met. The nursery also organises community visits, including trips to the local park and library, and even watching aeroplanes take off from a nearby airbase, to broaden children's knowledge of the world around them.

Parents consistently praise the secure relationships their children develop with both staff and peers, highlighting the unique experiences their children enjoy.

What it's like

All children feel safe and included, with a strong sense of belonging fostered by staff. There is an ambitious physical development curriculum, supporting children's spatial awareness and physical skills, and leaders organise community visits to broaden children's knowledge.

Strong sense of belongingAmbitious physical curriculumEffective SEND supportCommunity visitsSecure relationshipsCommunication and language

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for TARQ'S ARQ

Last inspected 14 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

All children feel safe and included, with a strong sense of belonging fostered by staff. There is an ambitious physical development curriculum, supporting children's spatial awareness and physical skills, and leaders organise community visits to broaden children's knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff develop babies' communication and language skills effectively, using instruments and reinforcing vocabulary.
  • Children are resilient and determined, persevering with physical challenges like riding balance bicycles and using hula hoops.
  • Staff teach pre-school-aged children about mathematical concepts effectively, encouraging them to compare and order objects by size.
  • Leaders identify opportunities for staff professional development, with recent maths training positively impacting teaching and children's language.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, using visual aids and objects of reference to ease transitions.

Areas to develop

  • 1support toddlers to become more independent, to better prepare them for their next stage of learning
  • 2share children's next steps of learning with parents to further support their learning and development outside of the setting.
Inspection #10321551 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment highly on the secure relationships their children have with staff and their friends in the setting.

They value the experiences that their children have such as visiting the park, library, or watching aeroplanes take off from a nearby airbase.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They use visual aids, such as traffic light cards and objects of reference, to help children understand transitions and meet their needs effectively.

Outdoor space

Toddlers request to ride a balance bicycle in the garden. Toddlers and pre-school-aged children use tricycles, scooters, balance bicycles and pedal bicycles in the outdoor area to improve their spatial awareness and riding skills.

Parent Reviews of TARQ'S ARQ

5.0
(4)
laura hancock
8 months ago

Absolutely outstanding as expected. Provided inordinate fun for all the young people at a summer party whilst ensuring all ages from 3-16 yo were itching to join in. Took time with the less boisterous children separately and really boosted their self esteem. Thank you so very much!

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Rowan Stitches
2 years ago

Wonderful place, kids are always so happy here

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Carolyn Lowe
3 years ago

Excellent child care service with lovely staff caring for my children.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2024

  • May 2024Good
  • May 2024Good

Frequently asked about TARQ'S ARQ

About the setting

Tarq's Arq re-registered in 2023 due to a change of legal entity and has operated since 2013. The setting operates from the old school on Albany Place, in Falmouth, Cornwall, and is open from 6.45am to 6pm each weekday, all year round. It receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two-, three- and four years old. There are 18 members of staff, including one administrator, and the manager holds an early years degree and is a qualified teacher.

URN
2743193
Registered person
TARQ'S ARQ Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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