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Hingham Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews)
·20 Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB · Norfolk
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Hingham Playgroup, based in the town of Hingham, provides a stimulating and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn through playful exploration. The committee-run playgroup supports independent discovery and works closely with parents to ensure each child's development is fostered.

Offering a diverse range of activities, Hingham Playgroup aims to spark curiosity and imagination in young learners. The facility boasts a spacious outdoor area, allowing children ample space to run and play.

With highly trained and dedicated staff, the playgroup prides itself on its unique, caring, and supportive atmosphere, preparing children for a future of growth and continuous learning.

Our ethos

Hingham Playgroup encourages children to learn through playful exploration, fostering independent discovery and sparking curiosity and imagination, in a caring and supportive atmosphere. They work closely with parents to foster each child's development.

What it's like

Children have a good sense of belonging and happily enter the playgroup, forming swift and trusting relationships with staff who show genuine care and empathy. Staff use robust settling-in processes and regular assessments to provide tailored support, ensuring emotional security and well-being are paramount.

Committee-runSpacious outdoor areaFocus on play-based learningParent involvement

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by session or hourly rates, split into age bands for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. Parents can book morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions, with extra hours charged at the age-relevant hourly rate. The setting operates during school term times only.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are reviewed annually.
  • Additional hours before 9am and after 3pm are charged at the hourly rate.
  • There are no charges for consumables.
  • The playgroup is open during school term time only.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday: 8am-4pm, Tuesday: 9am-3pm, Wednesday: 8am-4pm, Thursday: 9am-3pm, Friday: 8am-4pm. Term-time only.

Session types

Morning (9am-12pm), Afternoon (12:30pm-3pm), Full Day (9am-3pm), Extended Hours (8am-4pm)

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hingham Playgroup

Last inspected 19 November 2024 · Louisa Taylor

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 have a good sense of belonging and happily enter the playgroup, forming swift and trusting relationships with staff who show genuine care and empathy. Staff use robust settling-in processes and regular assessments to provide tailored support, ensuring emotional security and well-being are paramount.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have a good sense of belonging and happily enter the playgroup.
  • Staff foster swift and trusting relationships with children, showing genuine care and empathy.
  • Robust settling-in processes and regular assessments mean staff know children well and can provide extra support.
  • Teaching is of good quality, with stimulating activities based on children's interests.
  • Healthy lifestyles are promoted very well, with plenty of exercise and constant access to the outdoors.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on existing performance management systems to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level
  • 2focus more closely on guiding staff to consistently support children's thinking skills to help them make even more progress in all areas of learning.
Inspection #10363736 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say their children enjoy attending and praise the caring and dedicated staff.

They express that they see the progress their children are making, especially in their confidence and speech and language development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff sensitively work with parents and external agencies to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive effective support to thrive and achieve their best individual outcomes.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of exercise and constant access to outdoors. They learn about the world around them, such as exploring life cycles through growing vegetables and flowers from seed.

Parent Reviews of Hingham Playgroup

5.0
(3)
Emma Cooper
a year ago

Excellent local playgroup, Nikki and her team are so friendly and professional. Hingham Playgroup is the best childcare that we found in our area. We had a previous bad experience with a child minder and Hingham Playgroup showed us that there really are some excellent settings out there, they really put a lot of effort into supporting each child to their individual needs and putting support plans in place when needed. Hingham Playgroup were so kind and gentle with my little one when she started, especially given the previous bad experience that my little one had experienced. I would give a million stars if I could!

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Amanda Goate
a year ago

Fantastic place both my children love going to playgroup. All staff are amazing and very supportive.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2011

  • November 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • May 2016Good
  • September 2015Good
  • September 2011Good

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