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The Valley Nursery School # The Valley Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Wheelgate House, Trevowah Road, NEWQUAY, TR8 5ES · Cornwall Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Valley Nursery School, established in 1988, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and happy environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. The school prides itself on taking a holistic approach to early years education, fostering confidence and independent learning. They encourage children to embrace challenges and engage in discussions about their learning journey and achievements. Our ethos The Valley Nursery School is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to early years education, fostering confidence and independent learning. They encourage children to embrace challenges and engage in discussions about their learning journey and achievements, valuing shared successes and respecting individual differences. What it's like Children thrive at this exceptional nursery, deeply involved in their learning with constant enjoyment and motivation. They have access to an abundance of activities and experiences that help them to make excellent progress. Holistic Approach Independent Learning Ofsted Outstanding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1988 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Valley Nursery School Last inspected 30 January 2024 · Linda Williamson Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive at this exceptional nursery, deeply involved in their learning with constant enjoyment and motivation. They have access to an abundance of activities and experiences that help them to make excellent progress. Inspector highlights - The dedicated and passionate manager inspires staff to be reflective practitioners, constantly adapting the curriculum to meet each child's needs. - The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is an excellent advocate for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they achieve the best possible outcomes. - Hands-on experiences encourage learning and provide a context for new words to be explored, enriching children's vocabulary and language structures. - Children gain a love of stories, songs and nursery rhymes, which are integral to the curriculum and daily routine, and this is furthered by a unique "library cart" system for home reading. - Partnership with parents is exceptional, with excellent communication and support offered to families, and local schools provide very positive feedback about how well prepared children are for transition. Inspection #10311926 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240471) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Valley Nursery School Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10311926 Lead inspector Linda Williamson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240471)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103008) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.thevalleynurseryschool.com) Wheelgate House, Trevowah Road, NEWQUAY, TR8 5ES [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-5.11098/50.39516/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near NEWQUAY - [Day nurseries in NEWQUAY](/search?q=NEWQUAY) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-valley-nursery-school-tr8-5es-103008) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that there is excellent communication from the nursery and that they feel very involved in their child's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is an excellent advocate for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work successfully with other professionals and parents, developing finely tuned plans so children with SEND achieve the best possible outcomes. Outdoor space The manager and staff make excellent use of the extensive range of exciting and well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of The Valley Nursery School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6MFLr4nvaFy5Lo_5noDm3OV4zq2aaun8esBzPXKluqr1qWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Victoria C 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtdGZMU2x3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486b10192686749d:0x55c895bd58aa3ff2) Reviews from Google for The Valley Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6181355129034915826&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2004 - February 2024 Outstanding - January 2024 Outstanding - May 2018 Good - April 2018 Good - July 2015 Good - July 2015 Good - January 2011 Good - December 2010 Good - March 2008 Requires improvement - May 2004 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about The Valley Nursery School ### What do parents value about The Valley Nursery School? ### How many children attend The Valley Nursery School? ### What are the main strengths of The Valley Nursery School? ### Does The Valley Nursery School take babies? ### How is the staff team at The Valley Nursery School described? ### Does The Valley Nursery School have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in NEWQUAY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Valley Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Newquay Pre-school and Nursery Newquay · TR7 2BU 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/newquay-pre-school-and-nursery-tr7-2bu-ey540286) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Chy Lowen Early Years and Pre-school Newquay · TR7 1NN ](/nursery/chy-lowen-early-years-and-pre-school-tr7-1nn-2612351) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Trenance Childcare Newquay · TR7 2LU 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/trenance-childcare-tr7-2lu-ey333418) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Nurture Day Nursery & Pre School Newquay · TR7 2QE ](/nursery/nurture-day-nursery-pre-school-tr7-2qe-ey439636) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Little Explorers Nursery Newquay · TR7 2RE ](/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-tr7-2re-2789723) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Small Wonders Children's Nursery Newquay · TR7 3AW 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/small-wonders-children-s-nursery-tr7-3aw-ey418941) [See all nurseries in NEWQUAY →](/search?q=NEWQUAY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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