Par Moor Preschool and Nursery

Inspection of Par Moor Preschool and Nursery The Training Centre, Par Moor Road, PAR, Cornwall PL24 2SQ

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Staff welcome children warmly into the nursery and spend time talking to parents to find out about children's start to the day. This helps children to settle quickly and enjoy the activities that await them. Staff are kind and caring and clearly know children well. Children show that they are secure in the routines of the day and develop confidence and a sense of belonging. Staff caring for babies are gentle and responsive, giving cuddles and reassurance when needed.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is ambitious for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff sequence learning so every child can build on the skills they have already achieved. Throughout the nursery, children are busy exploring, showing positive attitudes to learning. Staff play alongside children, helping them to explore their own ideas. Children spend long periods creating skyscrapers from a variety of construction materials, for example. They are enthusiastic and copy staff when they model how to play cooperatively together.

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The provision is good

There is a focus on children's developing independence. For example, at snack time, children become adept at serving themselves and smile broadly, saying, 'I did it!' when they succeed. Staff are encouraging and give lots of guidance and praise, which supports children's good self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The provider is very reflective about the service they provide for children and families. Together with the dedicated staff team she has made significant improvements since the last inspection. For example, the provider has reviewed the support for children with SEND. The provider and staff monitor children's development to notice any gaps in their learning promptly. They now make timely referrals and work closely with other professionals to ensure children receive extra help when they need it. Children are safe and secure in the nursery. n Parents are very happy about the care their children receive at the nursery. They speak highly of the staff and say their children enjoy attending. Overall, staff keep parents up to date with the activities that children are enjoying in the nursery, for example, through detailed conversations at pick-up times. However, they recognise the need to extend partnerships with parents further so that they

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need to do better?

are more informed and involved in their children's learning. n Staff say they love working at the nursery and feel valued and supported by the provider. There is a comprehensive programme of professional development, and staff are very enthusiastic about developing their knowledge and skills further. n Children are confident communicators. Older children talk enthusiastically about pictures they are creating, for example. They use a wide and varied vocabulary

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need to do better?

24 July 2025 as they describe the colours and textures that make up their creations. Babies smile with delight as they join in with familiar songs and rhymes. Staff encourage them enthusiastically using interesting props to inspire their interest and extend their developing vocabulary. n Staff know children well and encourage them to develop good social skills. Toddlers enjoy rolling a ball back and forth and saying the name of the child they roll it to. They show great delight as they play, learning to take turns and build relationships with their peers. Children are physically active indoors and enjoy playing outdoors in the fresh air. They benefit from freshly prepared, nutritious food and try vegetables they have been growing. n The provider now has a settled team of staff who bring their individual strengths to the nursery. Overall, staff have a good understanding of child development and interact with children effectively to support their learning. However, this is

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need to do better?

not yet fully embedded consistently to improve the delivery of the curriculum. Occasionally, when staff interact with children during activities, they do not extend children's knowledge and thinking. n The provider has developed strong links with other settings the children also attend and with local schools. This supports consistency and continuity for children and helps them in their ongoing good progress. Children look forward to moving on to school and eagerly talk about their new schools and teachers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen the quality of staff's interactions with children to consistently support and extend children's thinking and learning as they play n extend partnerships with parents to fully involve them in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473141 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10371802 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 55 Name of registered person Par Moor Preschool And Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01726814055 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Par Moor Preschool and Nursery registered in 2013 and is located in Par, Cornwall. There are 11 members of staff who work with the children. All staff hold appropriate childcare qualifications. The manager holds early years professional status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting offers government-funded places.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to the children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager and the inspector carried out joint observations during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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