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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup # Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · New Frost Hall, Clay Pit Road, Dereham, NR20 5RW · Norfolk Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup, established in 2003, is a term-time childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years. Based in Dereham, the playgroup operates from 8am until 4pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and from 9am until 3pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Awarded an overall "Good" rating by Ofsted on 2 October 2024, the playgroup provides a nurturing environment where children develop strong bonds with attentive staff, particularly their key person. Children are encouraged to express themselves confidently and learn important social skills like turn-taking and understanding clear behavioural expectations, fostering a calm, safe, and positive atmosphere. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned by managers who possess in-depth knowledge of child development, ensuring learning opportunities are tailored to individual needs. The playgroup actively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); staff undertake research to promote children's development and work closely with families and other professionals when extra support is required. Both indoor and outdoor learning experiences are valued. For instance, children enjoy outdoor play, such as filling watering cans to create puddles to jump in, a key way children learn while engaging with the natural world. Staff also skilfully promote mathematical language and foster a love for books and reading, including offering story sacks for use at home to support early literacy. What it's like Children develop strong bonds with attentive staff and confidently express themselves. They behave well, learn social skills like turn-taking, and understand expectations for a calm, safe, and positive environment. Staff recognise individual personalities, fostering confidence and a love for learning, as children show positive attitudes and freely express their ideas. Strong bonds with staff Tailored learning Outdoor play Enhanced communication Mathematical understanding Love for books ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 4pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and from 9am until 3pm, on Mondays and Wednesdays, during school term times. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10354878 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259903)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268018) 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 New Frost Hall, Clay Pit Road, Dereham, NR20 5RW [© 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#/1.01178/52.78067/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Dereham - [Day nurseries in Dereham](/search?q=Dereham) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=foulsham-bintree-playgroup-nr20-5rw-ey268018) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup Last inspected 2 October 2024 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 develop strong bonds with attentive staff and confidently express themselves. They behave well, learn social skills like turn-taking, and understand expectations for a calm, safe, and positive environment. Staff recognise individual personalities, fostering confidence and a love for learning, as children show positive attitudes and freely express their ideas. Inspector highlights - Staff work closely to create a professional and friendly atmosphere. - Managers have in-depth knowledge of child development and plan skilled learning opportunities. - Staff promote the use of number and mathematical language. - Staff get to know children and their families well, supporting them through changes. - Successful strategies help children develop a love for books and reading. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to help children to think about solutions and solve problems for themselves - 2 guide staff to recognise and help children understand how to acknowledge and express their feelings. Inspection #10354878 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259903) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision When children need additional support to make progress, staff carry out their own research to find out how they can promote and support children's development further. When children and their families need extra support, leaders work closely with them and other professionals. This helps to ensure children's safety and well-being, and helps parents to access appropriate support. Outdoor space Children take turns to fill a watering can and transport the water to create puddles, which they then gleefully jump in. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVm3AVzltM2OOIcLmjDRxKTU2XpOL7HuyDCFk70Az2rZREUhvsv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Queen 10 months ago My daughter has been attending playgroup this last year, she has really enjoyed her time spent here ! she loves the sand pit & outside space. It’s great that they do after school & breakfast club too 🙌 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WUVMzRkVPRlEzY1hkRExYZDVOMk5WUjI5eVNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d7635ec49c9bdb:0x21c7c12e01706ce4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKtjUqp1ZzS3_Xl0nCUp_KZTvLSwqp_PiO6WLc74Mpp5GOgZA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gill Hannant 7 years ago This really is a fantastic playgroup. It's friendly, supportive and fun. It feels like a home from home placement which makes the whole ordeal of leaving your little one for the first time an easy experience. My little one has only been just over a month (once a week) and already she has made friends, bought back handmade cards and paintings and even a clay snowman. I would recommend to all my friends. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJbS1XZVR3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d7635ec49c9bdb:0x21c7c12e01706ce4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV18C85LLT5nYTm67b74Vp4tBn57vT3M1yqXr2O8SYEOQDXzmdCAw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Vikki Powles 8 years ago Little village preschool. Both my boys enjoyed it here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdGJXTk93EAE!2m1!1s0x47d7635ec49c9bdb:0x21c7c12e01706ce4) Reviews from Google for Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup. 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