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Dilwyn Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
·Dilwyn Cedar Hall, Walnut Tree Close, Hereford, HR4 8JS · Herefordshire
Number of places
13 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Herefordshire

About this day nursery

Dilwyn Playgroup, established in 1973 and originating as a parent-run initiative, offers a nurturing, play-centred pre-school environment for children aged 2 to 4 years old. The playgroup focuses on fostering confidence and independence through engaging and exploratory play, rather than solely adult-directed activities, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Located at the rear of Cedar Hall, it boasts a purpose-built area with seamless access to an outdoor free-flow space. Dilwyn Playgroup is an Ofsted-registered and inspected setting, committed to providing a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

They welcome children who are still in nappies or pull-ups and offer a free trial session to help families settle in. Sessions are available Monday to Friday during term-time, with flexible options for half and full days to accommodate varying needs.

Our ethos

Dilwyn Playgroup offers a play-centred pre-school environment that focuses on fostering confidence and independence through engaging and exploratory play, rather than solely adult-directed activities. This approach aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and aims to provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

What it's like

Children confidently greet staff and their friends on arrival and happily separate from their parents, showing they feel safe and secure. Staff have created a curriculum focused on learning through play, understanding the skills children need for future learning and planning activities to help them achieve these skills.

Play-oriented learningOfsted registeredOffers free trial sessionsTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday; 9am-3pm (term-time only)

Age range

2 to 4 year olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

9am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 9am-3pm, 1pm-3pm

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dilwyn Playgroup

Last inspected 9 September 2024 · Sharon Wilcox

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 confidently greet staff and their friends on arrival and happily separate from their parents, showing they feel safe and secure. Staff have created a curriculum focused on learning through play, understanding the skills children need for future learning and planning activities to help them achieve these skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, leading to high engagement during tasks.
  • Communication and language are key focuses, with staff providing additional training and planning targeted activities.
  • Staff support children's early mathematical skills during play and routines by modelling counting and exploring shapes.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress due to early referrals and individual play plans.
  • Parent partnerships are strong, with parents speaking highly of the welcoming environment and close bonds children develop with staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider more ways to help children learn about other lifestyles and cultures in the wider community, to help prepare children for life in modern day Britain.
Inspection #10360040 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly about the welcoming and homely environment created by staff.

They describe how their children have developed close bonds with staff.

Parents appreciate how staff support and engage them, while understanding the demands of everyday family life.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. They make early referrals to specialist services to ensure children receive the timely support they need. They create individual play plans for children, and break down the next steps in their development into more achievable targets. Staff review targets regularly, in partnership with parents and work with other professionals to ensure education, health and care plans are in place for children that need them. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Staff plan a routine that maximises the time children can play outside. Children develop their problem-solving skills and practise physical skills through activities like pumping water from a barrel, digging for potatoes, obstacle courses, forest school visits, and exploring local school play equipment. Time and opportunities to learn outdoors in the fresh air promote children's physical and mental health and well-being.

Inspection history

Date: December 2018

  • September 2024Good
  • December 2018Good

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