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FIG Playgroup And Playscheme # FIG Playgroup And Playscheme Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 90 Taunton Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7SU · Havering Number of places 60 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Havering About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery FIG Playgroup And Playscheme, established in 2011, is a childcare setting located in Romford, RM3 7SU, offering a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2–4 years. The playgroup operates during term time from 8:30am to 3pm and extends its hours during school holidays, opening from 10am to 3pm, providing flexibility for families. The latest Ofsted inspection, dated 26/03/2025, rated the playgroup as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, highlighting the high expectations staff have for children’s learning and behaviour. The curriculum is designed to stimulate learning and support school readiness, with activities often based on children's interests. The nursery boasts a spacious, bright, and engaging environment, notably featuring a developed forest area within its grounds where children can enjoy stories, explore nature, and interact with wildlife. Outdoor areas are well-resourced, providing ample space for physical activity. The playgroup is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with dedicated staff collaborating with parents and professionals to ensure targeted support. Parents consistently report that staff keep them well-informed about their children's progress and development. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, fostering an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests. What it's like Staff create a warm, welcoming environment that helps children feel safe and secure. They have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting and explore their environments with confidence. Warm, welcoming environment Strong communication and language focus Supports independence Promotes healthy and safe choices Positive behaviour Engaging outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:30am to 3pm during term time and from 10am to 3pm during the school holidays Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for FIG Playgroup And Playscheme Last inspected 26 March 2025 · Claire Nunn 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 Staff create a warm, welcoming environment that helps children feel safe and secure. They have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting and explore their environments with confidence. Inspector highlights - The management team is reflective and evaluates the ongoing performance of the nursery. - Supporting children's communication and language is a key feature of the nursery. - Children have many opportunities to develop their independence. - Children are supported to understand how to keep themselves healthy and safe. - Behaviour is positive and children are kind and helpful. Areas to develop - 1 continue to strengthen staff's confidence with teaching techniques to help them extend children's learning beyond what they already know and can do - 2 organise and plan adult-led activities so all children can fully engage in learning. Inspection #10380290 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275917) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of FIG Playgroup And Playscheme Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10380290 Lead inspector Claire Nunn Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275917)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY432527) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 90 Taunton Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7SU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.21475/51.61162/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Romford - [Day nurseries in Romford](/search?q=Romford) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fig-playgroup-and-playscheme-rm3-7su-ey432527) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents report that staff keep them well informed about what their children are doing at the setting and that their children make good progress in their learning and development." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff with responsibility for supporting children with SEND are committed to collaborating with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive targeted support. Outdoor space The nursery environment is spacious, bright and engaging. The leaders have raised money to develop a forest area within the grounds of the nursery where children enjoy spending time listening to stories, shovelling soil and leaves, feeding the wildlife and looking for fairies. The outdoor areas also provide ample space and resources for children to be physically active. Inspection history Date: January 2012 - March 2025 Good - June 2019 Good - July 2015 Good - January 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about FIG Playgroup And Playscheme ### How does FIG Playgroup And Playscheme support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does FIG Playgroup And Playscheme accept? ### What is FIG Playgroup And Playscheme working on improving? ### What does the outdoor space at FIG Playgroup And Playscheme include? ### Whereabouts is FIG Playgroup And Playscheme? ### When is FIG Playgroup And Playscheme open? ### How many places does FIG Playgroup And Playscheme have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Romford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to FIG Playgroup And Playscheme. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Ingrebourne Neighbourhood Nursery Romford · RM3 7YT 4.1(16 reviews) ](/nursery/ingrebourne-neighbourhood-nursery-rm3-7yt-ey281343) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School Romford · RM3 8HT ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-and-pre-school-rm3-8ht-2714396) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Romford · RM3 8HP ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-rm3-8hp-2822584) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Playdays Preschool Holiday And After School Club Romford · RM3 9EN ](/nursery/playdays-preschool-holiday-and-after-school-club-rm3-9en-ey536849) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Playdays Preschool @ St Georges Romford · RM3 8HX ](/nursery/playdays-preschool-st-georges-rm3-8hx-2660060) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Futures Nursery Romford · RM3 8YJ 4.5(25 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-futures-nursery-rm3-8yj-ey435589) [See all nurseries in Romford →](/search?q=Romford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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