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Feltwell Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
·Feltwell Playgroup, The W.I. Hall, Thetford, IP26 4DB · Norfolk
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Feltwell Playgroup, in operation for over 40 years, is a registered charity and voluntary organisation. It is managed by a dedicated committee comprising parents, guardians, and occasionally other interested individuals from the local community.

The playgroup is committed to working with and for its community to provide adaptable childcare services. The staff are described as kind, friendly, and experienced, all deeply invested in delivering the best possible care and education to every child attending.

The group prides itself on maintaining affordable fees, ensuring that families with children aged 2 to 5 years can access childcare regardless of their financial circumstances. Feltwell Playgroup also offers government-funded sessions for both 2-year-olds and 3/4-year-olds.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and enjoy their time in this welcoming pre-school. They quickly become familiar with the routine and confidently engage in activities, developing their emotional vocabulary and making choices for themselves with good levels of engagement. Staff are ambitious for all children's well-being and achievements, promoting confidence and providing targeted support when needed.

Charity-runCommunity-focusedExperienced staffGovernment funded sessions

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only

Age range

2-5 year-olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Feltwell Playgroup

Last inspected 3 October 2024 · Louise Harris

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 settle quickly and enjoy their time in this welcoming pre-school. They quickly become familiar with the routine and confidently engage in activities, developing their emotional vocabulary and making choices for themselves with good levels of engagement. Staff are ambitious for all children's well-being and achievements, promoting confidence and providing targeted support when needed.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and enjoy their time in this welcoming pre-school.
  • Children's behaviour is good; they are kind and polite.
  • Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide targeted support when this is needed.
  • Staff plan activities to support children's interests and learning.
  • Staff broaden children's experiences of the world around them.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors to have regular access to a wide range of experiences that cover all areas of learning
  • 2build on the systems for monitoring the quality of staff interactions with children so that they receive more precise feedback that helps them strengthen their practice further and take children's learning even higher.
Inspection #10363810 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the staff for the care and learning experiences they provide.

They state that their children thoroughly enjoy their time at the pre-school and grow in confidence.

Parents describe the communication and support they receive as 'excellent'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide targeted support when this is needed. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children develop their autonomy as they explore the environment, both inside and outside. The routine and structure of the day enables children to spend a significant amount of time outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: January 2004

  • October 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • July 2015Good
  • September 2014Requires improvement
  • May 2013Requires improvement
  • February 2009Good
  • January 2004Outstanding

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