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Ashwell Playgroup # Ashwell Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2021) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Village Hall, West End, BALDOCK, SG7 5PJ · Hertfordshire Number of places 22 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected May 2021 Local authority Hertfordshire 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 Ashwell Village Hall, located in Baldock, Hertfordshire, serves as a versatile community hub suitable for a variety of events, from weddings and parties to club meetings and theatrical performances. The venue offers excellent facilities, including ample off-street parking, stages, and a fully equipped kitchen with china and cutlery available for hire. With a main hall that can accommodate up to 90 people and a smaller hall for 40, it provides adaptable spaces for different group sizes. The hall aims to be an accessible and functional space for residents and local organisations, fostering community engagement and providing a central point for various activities. What it's like Children are very confident and arrive at the playgroup happily, showing they feel safe and playing kindly with friends. They make strong progress in all areas of learning, exploring through play and developing independence and problem-solving skills. Community Hub Event Venue Versatile Spaces ## Pricing & funding - Regular Users (20-130 hrs per annum) Main Hall £9.52 / hour - Regular Users (20-130 hrs per annum) Small Hall £7.61 / hour - Regular Users (130+ hrs per annum) Main Hall £7.07 / hour - Regular Users (130+ hrs per annum) Small Hall £6.70 / hour - Occasional Users Main Hall £25 / hour See 5 more ## Key facts Opening hours Every Saturday: Beginners to Green belt – 14:00 – 15:00. Purple belts & above – 14:00 – 16:00. Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1975 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ashwell Playgroup Last inspected 26 May 2021 · Naomi Brown 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 are very confident and arrive at the playgroup happily, showing they feel safe and playing kindly with friends. They make strong progress in all areas of learning, exploring through play and developing independence and problem-solving skills. Inspector highlights - The leadership team has made significant improvements since the last inspection, with strong support from a stable management committee. - All staff sensitively support children to be confident and active learners, encouraging exploration and celebrating achievements. - The key-person system is very well managed, helping children feel settled, safe, and secure, with continued support during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Staff understand children's current abilities and future learning needs, seizing opportunities to build on existing knowledge. - Staff understand gaps in children's learning and work closely as a team to close these, including for children receiving additional funding and those learning English as an additional language. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to judge when large-group activities are relevant to individual children's needs and interests and adapt the activity accordingly. Inspection #10149282 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165347) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ashwell Playgroup Inspection date May 2021 Inspection no. 10149282 Lead inspector Naomi Brown Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165347)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146861) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ashwell-playgroup-sg7-5pj-146861) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the care and education that their children receive at the playgroup. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff understand gaps in children's learning and work closely as a team to close these. This includes any children who receive additional funding. EAL / language support Children who learn English as an additional language are well supported. Staff learn key words in children's home languages, and place a strong focus on the language development of all children in the playgroup. ## Parent Reviews of Ashwell Playgroup 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL7AivmGmVYgUNFEApxf4h4tX8N7FT9DBehvEXcwOregm3xRw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Rebecca 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDNS1Eb19nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877d2c3ea883f47:0xa3bc3eec8fe8f100) Reviews from Google for Ashwell Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11798374309551468800&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2004 - June 2021 Good - May 2021 Good - March 2020 Inadequate - February 2020 Inadequate - February 2016 Good - January 2016 Good - February 2011 Good - January 2011 Good - December 2007 Good - December 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Ashwell Playgroup ### Is Ashwell Playgroup a good nursery? ### What is Ashwell Playgroup's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Ashwell Playgroup cost? ### Does Ashwell Playgroup accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Ashwell Playgroup take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Ashwell Playgroup take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Ashwell Playgroup's opening hours? ### What age range does Ashwell Playgroup accept? ### Does Ashwell Playgroup have outdoor space? ### How does Ashwell Playgroup support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Ashwell Playgroup? ### How do I contact Ashwell Playgroup or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in BALDOCK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ashwell Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Smarties Pre School and Out of School Club Steeple Morden,Royston · SG8 0PD ](/nursery/smarties-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-sg8-0pd-ey434661) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.9 mi ### Little Stars Daycare Radwell · SG7 5EP ](/nursery/little-stars-daycare-sg7-5ep-2856810) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick Hitchin · SG5 4BH ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-astwick-sg5-4bh-2549864) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Busy Bees, Stotfold Stotfold, Hitchin · SG5 4LD 3.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-stotfold-sg5-4ld-ey387116) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Merry-Go-Round Under 5's Baldock · SG7 6PB ](/nursery/merry-go-round-under-5-s-sg7-6pb-146799) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Baldock · SG7 6AE 4.5(16 reviews) ](/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-baldock-limited-sg7-6ae-146487) [See all nurseries in BALDOCK →](/search?q=BALDOCK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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