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Burrough Green Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
·Burrough Green Endowed C Of E Primary School, Bradley Road, Newmarket, CB8 9NH · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
19 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Burrough Green Playgroup provides early years education for children aged 2 to 5 years old, operating from a beautifully restored 17th Century schoolhouse located within the grounds of Burrough Green Primary School. This creates a seamless transition for children as they progress to primary education.

The playgroup fosters a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering a stimulating learning environment with dedicated spaces for various activities like water and sand play, construction, and table-top activities, alongside a large home corner. A spacious outdoor play area further enhances the children's experience with diverse resources.

The experienced staff are committed to nurturing active, curious, and excited learners, encouraging them to absorb and process information, develop communication skills, express themselves, and approach challenges with a positive attitude. The playgroup prides itself on working in partnership with parents, recognising their vital role in each child's learning journey and promoting equality and diversity.

Our ethos

Burrough Green Playgroup is committed to nurturing active, curious, and excited learners by encouraging them to absorb and process information, develop communication skills, express themselves, and approach challenges with a positive attitude. They pride themselves on working in partnership with parents and promoting equality and diversity.

What it's like

Children arrive with happy faces and are greeted by staff, who know them well. They have adapted readily to changes in routines due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and eagerly join in with exciting activities. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, show good concentration, and feel happy and safe.

Small Class SizesExperienced StaffStrong School Links

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis, with separate rates for children under three and those aged three and over. A voluntary contribution is requested per session for snacks, alongside voluntary contributions for optional activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly rate for children under 3 years£7.25 / hour
  • Hourly rate for children over 3 years£7.05 / hour
  • Voluntary snack fee£0.55 / session

Good to know

  • Voluntary contribution requested for healthy snacks.
  • Voluntary contributions requested for optional activities.
  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of Nursery Education Funding (NEF).
  • Funding can be split between two providers.
  • Registered to accept employer childcare vouchers.

Key facts

Age range

2 to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Burrough Green Playgroup

Last inspected 28 September 2021

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 arrive with happy faces and are greeted by staff, who know them well. They have adapted readily to changes in routines due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and eagerly join in with exciting activities. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, show good concentration, and feel happy and safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have positive experiences.
  • The manager is passionate and staff feel valued as part of a team.
  • Children develop their physical skills as they run and play outside, competently riding tricycles.
  • Staff pay attention to supporting children's speech and communication skills, adding new words and asking questions.
  • Parents are extremely happy with the service provided and report being pleased with their children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the teaching skills of staff to help them make the most of opportunities to promote children's developing thinking skills and extend their learning experiences.
Inspection #10190868 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are pleased with the progress their children are making and feel 'lucky' to have found this playgroup.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that all children make good progress. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have positive experiences in this playgroup. The use of additional funding is planned well to ensure the most vulnerable children are fully supported to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills as they run and play outside. Children competently ride tricycles around the playground using their feet and pedals. They enjoy transporting toys around in pull-along carts.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

28 September 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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