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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Dunswell Playgroup # Dunswell Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · Dunswell Village Institute Hall, Beverley Road, Dunswell Hull, HU6 0AD · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 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. Good Ofsted rating 2-4 years age range Term-time only Supports SEND Focus on physical development Early literacy skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dunswell Playgroup Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10368174 Lead inspector Jill Roberts Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271234)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701949) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dunswell-playgroup-hu6-0ad-2701949) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dunswell Playgroup Last inspected 5 February 2025 · Jill Roberts Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good 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 - Children quickly settle into their play with their friends and favourite resources. - Staff work extremely well together and know what they want children to learn. - Staff provide a mixture of support, guidance and teaching new skills when children use the equipment to develop their physical skills. - Staff support children's early literacy skills well. - Staff consider children's safety at all times. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should consider how best to gain further feedback from parents, such as about how to enhance information-sharing with parents about their children's learning. - 2 The provider should plan opportunities during children's play to help them to reflect and consider their own feelings and the feelings of others. Inspection #10368174 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271234) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space 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. Inspection history Most recent inspection 5 February 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271234) ## Frequently asked about Dunswell Playgroup ### What outdoor space does Dunswell Playgroup use? ### What grade did Ofsted give Dunswell Playgroup? ### How does Dunswell Playgroup support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Dunswell Playgroup accept? ### Is Dunswell Playgroup suitable for under-twos? ### Is Dunswell Playgroup a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dunswell Hull Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dunswell Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### BrightStart@Thorpes Hull · HU6 9ET ](/nursery/brightstart-thorpes-hu6-9et-2588337) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Bright Horizons Hull Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool Kingston upon Hull · HU7 3DB ](/nursery/bright-horizons-hull-kingswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-hu7-3db-ey283772) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bright Start at Compass Nursery Hull · HU6 7BG ](/nursery/brightstart-compass-hu6-7bg-ey444166) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### BrightStart@Parks Hull · HU6 9TA ](/nursery/brightstart-parks-hu6-9ta-2571083) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Lemon Tree at Bude Hull · HU7 4EY ](/nursery/lemon-tree-at-bude-hu7-4ey-ey462431) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Jst 4 Kidz/Totz Hull · HU7 6EA ](/nursery/jst-4-kidz-totz-hu7-6ea-ey458321) [See all nurseries in Dunswell Hull →](/search?q=Dunswell+Hull) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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