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Abington Vale PlaySchool # Abington Vale PlaySchool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2021) · 4.3 (11 parent reviews) · 10 Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, NN3 3AF · West Northamptonshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2021 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Abington Vale Playschool, established in 1969, is a well-regarded educational setting located in Northampton, offering a nurturing environment for children from two years old up to school age. As a registered charity, it operates as a collaborative effort involving staff, a dedicated committee, and parents, functioning as a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Pre-school Learning Alliance. The playschool provides high-quality care and education, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to facilitate children's learning and development through engaging play-based activities. The facility includes a spacious main room, a kitchen, cloakroom, and separate toilets for children and staff. Outside, there's an all-weather artificial grass area equipped with climbing frames and a slide, alongside a paved section for mud kitchen play and riding toys. The playschool emphasises fostering a sense of belonging and supports individual progress through a keyworker system, ensuring personalised attention and strong partnerships with parents. It is regularly inspected by Ofsted, and all staff members undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks to ensure a safe and secure environment. Our ethos Abington Vale Playschool adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, facilitating children's learning and development through engaging, play-based activities. They emphasise fostering a sense of belonging and support individual progress through a keyworker system, ensuring personalised attention and strong partnerships with parents. What it's like Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning, settle quickly and feel safe. Staff support children who show anxiety and those with additional needs, working closely with parents and outside agencies to help them take part and make progress. Charity-run EYFS Curriculum Outdoor Play Area ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - 2-year-olds session cost per hour £6.20 / hour - 2-year-olds session cost £18.60 / session - 3- & 4-year-olds session cost per hour £5.90 / hour - 3- & 4-year-olds session cost £17.70 / session - Extra 30 minutes at end of day (3:00 PM - 3:30 PM) £3.00 / session ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Abington Vale PlaySchool Inspection date May 2021 Inspection no. 10132047 Lead inspector Melanie Eastwell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50164451)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220115) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=abington-vale-playschool-nn3-3af) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (term-time only, 38 weeks a year). Session types Morning sessions (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), Afternoon sessions (12:30 PM to 3:30 PM), Full-day sessions (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Food Children bring packed lunches; healthy snacks and water are provided. Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Staff 6 Established 1992 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Abington Vale PlaySchool Last inspected 10 May 2021 · Melanie Eastwell Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning, settle quickly and feel safe. Staff support children who show anxiety and those with additional needs, working closely with parents and outside agencies to help them take part and make progress. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate positive attitudes, settle quickly and feel safe. - Children with additional needs are particularly well supported and staff have high expectations for all children. - Staff extend children's vocabulary and plan activities that support learning, such as using superhero figures for counting. - The playschool has developed speech and language bags for home to support children's communication. - Staff are kind and welcoming, forming secure attachments and encouraging independence. Areas to develop - 1 build on staff's questioning techniques to allow children time to think and respond, in order to help them express their own ideas. Inspection #10132047 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50164451) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who have additional needs are particularly well supported. Staff identify children who require additional support and work closely with parents and outside agencies to provide a consistent approach, including targeted activities for speech and language and speech and language bags for home. Outdoor space Staff make use of comfortable quiet areas both inside and outside to support and reassure children. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors. EAL / language support Speech and language bags are available for younger children and for those who speak English as an additional language to use at home with parents. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2021 Date: June 2011 - May 2021 Good - November 2019 Inadequate - April 2016 Good - October 2015 Good - June 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Abington Vale PlaySchool ### What is the Ofsted rating of Abington Vale PlaySchool? ### How can Abington Vale PlaySchool be contacted? ### Which funded places does Abington Vale PlaySchool accept? ### What are the opening hours at Abington Vale PlaySchool? ### Which area does Abington Vale PlaySchool serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Northampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Abington Vale PlaySchool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Northampton · NN3 3HN ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-nn3-3hn-2638089) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton, Riverside Northampton · NN3 9HW 4.9(20 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-riverside-nn3-9hw-ey469243) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Owls Nest Nursery Northampton · NN3 2PT 4.2(12 reviews) ](/nursery/owls-nest-nursery-nn3-2pt-2542692) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Parade Day Nursery Northampton · NN1 4EY 4.1(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-parade-day-nursery-ltd-nn1-4ey-ey403458) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kiddies@home Northampton · NN3 2HT ](/nursery/kiddies-home-nn3-2ht-2548276) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Acorn Child Care UK Northampton · NN3 2NS ](/nursery/acorn-child-care-uk-nn3-2ns) [See all nurseries in Northampton →](/search?q=Northampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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