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Hingham Playgroup # Hingham Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run Spacious outdoor area Focus on play-based learning Parent 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-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hingham Playgroup Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10363736 Lead inspector Louisa Taylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264178)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426135) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hingham-playgroup-nr9-4jb-ey426135) 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 - 1 build on existing performance management systems to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level - 2 focus 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264178) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKupr0wVwzSM2DhxkYux_GkfNsgSErcrIxDKPyIIkJKduHVGA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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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