Opening hours
term time, from 8.30am to 3pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 12.30pm on Friday
Dunswell Playgroup, located in Dunswell Hull, HU6 0AD, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that provides a good standard of early years education for children aged 2–4 years. 30pm on Friday, ensuring children settle quickly into their play with friends and favourite resources upon arrival.
Staff greet children warmly and support their play effectively, fostering a secure and happy environment. The dedicated team, many of whom hold level 3 early years qualifications, work well together, focusing on children's holistic development, including their behaviour, attitudes, and personal growth.
They demonstrate an understanding of what children need to learn, identifying progress in areas such as fine motor skills and early literacy. The playgroup effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff discussing their provision with inspectors.
While the outdoor playground is used when safe, leaders prioritise children's physical development by utilising the sports hall for large-scale activities when maintenance is required for outdoor areas. Children are encouraged to make independent choices and learn good manners within established routines.
The setting also focuses on fostering early literacy skills and extending vocabulary, ensuring a rich learning experience for all children.
What it's like
Children quickly settle into their play with their friends and favourite resources when they arrive at the setting. Staff greet children warmly and position themselves in areas where they can support children's play effectively. Staff can identify children's progress in their learning, such as when they recognise when children use a good pincer grip and show improvement in their fine motor skills.
Funding accepted
Opening hours
term time, from 8.30am to 3pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 12.30pm on Friday
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Last inspected 5 February 2025 · Jill Roberts
What it's like to attend
Children quickly settle into their play with their friends and favourite resources when they arrive at the setting. Staff greet children warmly and position themselves in areas where they can support children's play effectively. Staff can identify children's progress in their learning, such as when they recognise when children use a good pincer grip and show improvement in their fine motor skills.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
When staff identify hazards in the outdoor playground, they close this area until essential maintenance work can take place. Leaders therefore identify opportunities to use the sports hall for large-scale activities to prioritise children's physical development.
Most recent inspection
5 February 2025
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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