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Happy Days Summercourt Retains ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating

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Aug 07, 2025

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Summercourt, located near Newquay, is celebrating continued success after retaining its ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted following a recent inspection.

The inspection praised the setting’s warm, nurturing environment where children are happy, confident, and motivated to explore. Inspectors highlighted the strong bonds between staff and children, the inclusive ethos, and the nursery’s broad curriculum, which helps children thrive and prepares them well for school.

Happy Days Summercourt Retains ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating, with Joint Nursery Managers Sara King and Di Williams expressing pride in their dedicated team.

“We are thrilled to have retained our ‘Good’ rating,” said Sara. “It reflects the passion and hard work our team puts in every day to ensure children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.”

Di added: “We’re incredibly proud of the relationships we build with families. It’s wonderful to see our inclusive and nurturing approach recognised.”

The Ofsted report commended the nursery’s focus on communication, language, and emotional development. Children are encouraged to express themselves, play imaginatively, and build independence. Mealtimes were also highlighted as a positive part of the day, with children enjoying nutritious food and growing their own produce.

Inspectors noted that children at Happy Days Summercourt benefit from:

  • Strong language development and a love of reading
  • Healthy, active lifestyles with plenty of indoor and outdoor play
  • Social, collaborative learning experiences
  • Effective support for children with additional needs
  • While the report suggested minor improvements around parent communication and consistency in staff interactions, overall it praised the high standards and positive outcomes for children.

Happy Days Summercourt Retains ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted, high-quality provider in Cornwall and part of the wider Happy Days Nurseries group.

You can read the full report now on the Ofsted website, or by clicking here.

Children and staff celebrating good ofsted result