Wendron Pre School

In June 2022, Wendron Pre School's garden gave children opportunities to investigate insects and grow herbs. In June 2022, children tasted what they grew, watched seasonal changes in the trees and talked about the weather. These discoveries gave children things to discuss and explore.

At its June 2022 inspection, Ofsted judged the provision Good, found safeguarding effective and reported good progress for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The setting has 20 places in total; children attending in June 2022 were aged two to four.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: play, communication and practical experiences help children build their skills.

In June 2022, pretend café play encouraged children to share memories of beach visits, while coloured rice gave them opportunities to experiment with shapes and early writing. Brushes and fingers were both used for making marks. Movement and dance brought another way to participate.

Numbers were woven into the day in June 2022. Children matched shells to numbered buckets, explored shapes through construction and puzzles, and counted during routines. Adults expanded children's spoken phrases into fuller sentences; songs, rhymes and expressive storytelling supported their interest in language and books.

Outdoor learning in June 2022 included searching for insects, cultivating vegetables and herbs, and observing changes in the garden. Visits by police and dental professionals introduced children to different jobs. These experiences connected learning with things children could investigate or people they could meet.

In June 2022, parents received termly progress summaries alongside conversations when collecting their children. Families of children with SEND met the special educational needs coordinator regularly to discuss support strategies. This gave families both a written overview and opportunities for discussion.

Healthy snacks and drinks, conversations about dental care, and outdoor climbing featured in June 2022. Children also stretched and pulled fabric, paying attention to how their bodies felt. Staff undertook safety checks, recorded accidents and shared accident information with parents.

The address is Wendron C Of E Primary School, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0PX. In June 2022, the preschool occupied purpose-built accommodation within the grounds of Wendron Primary School.

Opening hours in June 2022 were 9am to 3pm on weekdays during term time. At that date, the setting received government funding for children aged two, three and four.

Children regularly joined activities at the neighbouring primary school in June 2022, helping them become familiar with its staff and surroundings. Attending this preschool does not guarantee a Reception place.

• Challenge and wider-world learning. At the June 2022 inspection, Ofsted asked for more demanding thinking tasks, especially for children ready for greater challenge, and broader learning about other countries and ways of life. These are useful priorities to explore during a visit.
• Attendance pattern. The June 2022 opening window covered the school day during term time. What attendance arrangements would fit your family's current childcare needs?

Wendron's June 2022 picture combines practical nature learning, language-rich play and contact with the neighbouring primary school. That inspection-era picture suits families looking for practical outdoor learning and language-rich play within the term-time, school-day arrangement operating then. The priorities around intellectual challenge and understanding life beyond the local area deserve attention alongside those strengths.