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Boothstown Playgroup # Boothstown Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Boothstown Village Hall, 9 Vicars Hall Lane, MANCHESTER, M28 1JF · Salford Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Salford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Boothstown Playgroup operates as part of Salford Community Leisure, providing early years education and care. While detailed information about its specific philosophy or daily operations isn't available on this page, as a community-focused organisation, it likely emphasises accessibility and engagement within the local Boothstown area. The broader Salford Community Leisure initiative aims to foster active, healthy, and culturally rich lives for Salford residents, suggesting the playgroup is integrated into a wider network of community support and resources. This connection could imply an environment that values holistic child development through play and interaction, aligning with community values. What it's like Children enthusiastically arrive at the playgroup, eager to start their day. They receive a warm welcome from friendly staff, who know the children and their families well. Children show that they feel safe and secure at playgroup as they confidently choose activities that staff plan, based on children's interests. The children seek out their friends and show excitement as they play and explore. They show good independence skills, for example, confidently changing into princess dresses and concentrating intently while using scissors to cut paper. Community-run Part of Salford Community Leisure ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/contact/) ## Key facts Opening hours Contact provider for opening hours. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Boothstown Playgroup Last inspected 10 January 2023 · Katie Bonney 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 enthusiastically arrive at the playgroup, eager to start their day. They receive a warm welcome from friendly staff, who know the children and their families well. Children show that they feel safe and secure at playgroup as they confidently choose activities that staff plan, based on children's interests. The children seek out their friends and show excitement as they play and explore. They show good independence skills, for example, confidently changing into princess dresses and concentrating intently while using scissors to cut paper. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff focus on developing children's communication and social skills within all activities. - Staff work well as a team to provide good-quality education for children. - Staff provide children with many opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding and language. - Care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength of the playgroup. - Parents highly praise the staff and comment that their children have made very good progress since starting at the playgroup. Areas to develop - 1 provide children with more time to respond to questions and think through their ideas to extend their learning even further - 2 enhance the supervision of staff and provide more-specific, tailored support to enable all staff to raise the quality of their teaching even higher. Inspection #10263212 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207934) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Boothstown Playgroup Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10263212 Lead inspector Katie Bonney Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207934)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434832) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/community-centre/boothstown/) Boothstown Village Hall, 9 Vicars Hall Lane, MANCHESTER, M28 1JF [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.42237/53.5008/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near MANCHESTER - [Day nurseries in MANCHESTER](/search?q=MANCHESTER) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=boothstown-playgroup-m28-1jf-ey434832) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents highly praise the staff and comment that their children have made very good progress since starting at the playgroup. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength of the playgroup. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children get the required levels of support that they need. This has a positive impact on the quality of education that all children receive. Outdoor space The report does not contain explicit information about the outdoor space or how children use it. Physical development is mentioned in the context of exploring play dough and yoga activities, but not specifically linked to outdoor play. Inspection history Date: March 2012 - January 2023 Good - April 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - March 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Boothstown Playgroup ### Is Boothstown Playgroup a good nursery? ### What is Boothstown Playgroup's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Boothstown Playgroup cost? ### Does Boothstown Playgroup accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Boothstown Playgroup take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Boothstown Playgroup take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Boothstown Playgroup's opening hours? ### What age range does Boothstown Playgroup accept? ### Does Boothstown Playgroup have outdoor space? ### How does Boothstown Playgroup support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Boothstown Playgroup? ### How do I contact Boothstown Playgroup or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in MANCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Boothstown Playgroup. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Little Flowers Day Nursery Worsley · M28 1BZ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-flowers-day-nursery-m28-1bz-2819653) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Manchester · M28 1LW 4.5(14 reviews) ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-m28-1lw-ey484087) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.8 mi ### Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School Manchester · M29 8RZ 3.5(19 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-best-friends-day-nursery-pre-school-m29-8rz-2619729) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kids Planet Worsley Manchester · M28 1BD 3.2(11 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-worsley-m28-1bd-2548873) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool Manchester · M29 7HQ ](/nursery/bright-horizons-astley-nursery-and-preschool-m29-7hq-ey471981) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Woodland Adventure Nursery Astley · M29 7TX 4.9(23 reviews) ](/nursery/woodland-adventure-nursery-m29-7tx-2628023) [See all nurseries in MANCHESTER →](/search?q=MANCHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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