Opening hours
Monday to Friday during term time only, from 8.30am to 3.15pm
Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Shropshire
About this day nursery
Hodnet Primary School, nestled in a village setting, is a popular educational institution that will be expanding its offerings by opening a Nursery class in September 2026. The school operates under the admissions policy of the Shropshire Local Authority.
Prospective parents are encouraged to contact the school directly to inquire about available places and to arrange a visit with the head teacher. The school aims to provide a secure and swift start to learning for admitted children.
Hodnet Primary supports early years education by accepting various government funding initiatives, including the 15 hours for disadvantaged 2-year-olds, 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and 30 hours for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds. They also accept Tax-Free Childcare, helping families manage childcare costs.
The school offers an extended provision, which includes a Forest School, enriching the learning experience beyond the traditional curriculum.
What it's like
Children have access to good-quality educational experiences and gain a wealth of useful skills that prepare them very well for their move to school. Staff are friendly and nurturing, and children form close bonds with them, feeling safe and secure in their care. Children respect the staff and respond positively to their warm interactions.
Village SchoolExpanding to include Nursery in 2026Accepts various government funding schemesForest School
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Waitlist
Places available in limited year groups. Opening a Nursery class from September 2026.
Age range
2-11 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
1995
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup
Last inspected 13 February 2023
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 access to good-quality educational experiences and gain a wealth of useful skills that prepare them very well for their move to school. Staff are friendly and nurturing, and children form close bonds with them, feeling safe and secure in their care. Children respect the staff and respond positively to their warm interactions.
Inspector highlights
- The manager reflects well on the service to identify strengths and areas for development, using this information to plan training to improve staff practice.
- Children are well-motivated and have positive attitudes to learning during their chosen play, making confident choices about where, what resources, and with whom they will play.
- The manager has an ambitious curriculum, and staff implement it well, making useful observations to identify what children need to learn next and successfully extending their learning.
- Staff support children's communication and language development well, with specific focus on two-year-old children's concentration and listening skills, and older children expanding their vocabulary.
- Staff support children's health well, providing nutritious food and drinks, and opportunities for physical activity and adventurous play.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance the planning and teaching for the adult-led activities provided to increase opportunities for children to be active learners
- 2develop further the partnership working with parents so that parents and key persons benefit from consistent opportunities for two-way discussions about the children
Inspection #10263803 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that staff are 'brilliant'
parents told inspectors that the online communication app is helpful and informative about their child's learning experiences and progress
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Recent training has supported the staff team to further support children who need additional support with their communication and language development. The manager works closely with the school and they have plans to collaborate to provide additional professional support for children with language delays.
Outdoor space
Children thoroughly enjoy accessing the exciting outdoor area and choose to spend most of the day outdoors. The manager and staff plan very well for children's independent outdoor-play experiences, offering a wealth of enriching opportunities to practise skills and use knowledge in various contexts.
Inspection history
Date: June 2015
- February 2023Good
- May 2017Good
- June 2015Good
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