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Early Years Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·44 Frederick Road, Stapleford, NOTTINGHAM, NG9 8FN · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Early Years Playgroup, a charitable organisation managed by a voluntary parent committee, has been dedicated to providing quality education and care for children aged 2 to 5 years since 1986. They offer flexible morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions.

The playgroup emphasises learning through play, utilising spacious indoor rooms and an outdoor play area equipped with various materials to stimulate children's development. Their curriculum is interactive and designed to foster imagination, problem-solving, and social skills in a safe and secure environment.

The highly qualified and experienced staff work closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition for children into school, providing regular updates on progress and offering advice. The playgroup also runs a holiday club for children aged 2-6, featuring exciting activities such as crafting, baking, woodwork, and dance workshops.

Our ethos

The playgroup emphasises learning through play, utilising various materials to stimulate children's development. Their curriculum is interactive and designed to foster imagination, problem-solving, and social skills. They work closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition for children into school.

What it's like

Children show positive relationships with staff and benefit from staff knowing them as individuals, helping them feel safe and secure. They are happy and visibly enjoy their time at playgroup, laughing with staff and friends. Children behave well, work as a team, and show good hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.

Charitable OrganisationLearning Through PlayFlexible SessionsExperienced Staff

Pricing & funding

  • Holiday Club 3 hour session£10 / session
  • Holiday Club 6 hour session£20 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm.

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Early Years Playgroup

Last inspected 23 November 2022 · Hayley Ruane

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 show positive relationships with staff and benefit from staff knowing them as individuals, helping them feel safe and secure. They are happy and visibly enjoy their time at playgroup, laughing with staff and friends. Children behave well, work as a team, and show good hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have a curriculum in place to support children's development, encouraging independence.
  • The manager supports her staff through supervision meetings and encourages professional development, improving communication and language skills.
  • Staff feel supported by the manager with their well-being, appreciating daily thanks for their work.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported by staff, who receive specific training and work with parents and professionals.
  • Staff provide activities that follow children's interests and give lots of praise and encouragement for their achievements.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop their understanding of how to support language development for children who speak English as an additional language
  • 2help staff to build on what children already know and can do
  • 3strengthen staff's knowledge of how to help younger children to understand and follow the instructions they give them.
Inspection #10235906 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff. They receive specific training to enable them to use and maintain specialist equipment for individual children. This helps to promote their care needs. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide a tailored level of care and support for children's learning.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that children receive daily fresh air and exercise. Outdoors, younger children are physically active when they are shown how to jump in and out of hoops on the floor.

Inspection history

Date: May 2013

  • November 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • May 2013Good

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