Kings Stanley Playgroup is in Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire, providing care for children aged two to four years. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday, between 8.45am and 2.45pm. It accepts 15-hour universal, 30-hour working parent, and tax-free childcare funding. At its Ofsted inspection in October 2022, the playgroup received an overall rating of 'Good'.
The inspector noted that the manager has developed an ambitious curriculum and that significant improvements have been made to the environment. The report highlighted a strong focus on communication and language, the promotion of healthy food, and the development of independent skills. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported with visual aids and simple sign language. The outdoor provision has been enhanced with resources that challenge children's physical skills, such as climbing apparatus to develop coordination and core muscle strength.
Our ethos
At KSPG we ensure that all the children are nurtured to inspire confidence, we ensure that they are encouraged to learn resilience and together we all promote friendships. We believe that it is important that children feel listened to and valued and that they are given all opportunities to foster their imagination and creativity. We have also created a natural environment wherever possible, modelling the ideas of the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education. Positive, caring relationships based on trust and respect, are at the heart of what we do and are the foundations of our ethos.
What it's like
The setting has undergone notable change over the last few months with a newly appointed manager who has made significant improvements to the environment, reflecting children's interests and learning needs. Children are motivated and engaged in learning, re-enacting real-life experiences and developing creativity and imaginative skills.
Fees are charged hourly and based on age, with separate rates for children aged under two years and nine months, and those aged three and over. Invoices are issued half-termly. Fees exclude packed lunch, which parents must provide, while snacks and an extended 'soft open/close' session are charged separately.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
Monday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 3hrs); Tuesday (Pre-school only): 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs); Wednesday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 3hrs); Thursday (Pre-school only): 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs); Friday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 6hrs)
Food
Parents provide packed lunch, Kings Stanley Playgroup provides morning and afternoon snack (50p charge per 3hr session, optional).
Age range
2 years old to school age
Last inspected 13 October 2022 · Gwyneth Keen
What it's like to attend
The setting has undergone notable change over the last few months with a newly appointed manager who has made significant improvements to the environment, reflecting children's interests and learning needs. Children are motivated and engaged in learning, re-enacting real-life experiences and developing creativity and imaginative skills.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents state that they have welcomed the improvements and feel the setting is well led.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well at this setting. Staff are attentive to children's developing needs and demonstrate a good understanding of what best supports children's next steps. Staff use visual aids, simple sign language and follow children's interests to capture their attention and support learning.
The activities and equipment offered outside have been increased. Staff carefully choose a range of resources that challenge children's physical skills. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination, persevere with tasks, and safely clamber up climbing apparatus, developing core muscle strength and spatial awareness.
Date: September 2003
Kings Stanley Playgroup opened in 1989 and operates from the village hall annexe in the centre of Kings Stanley near Stroud in Gloucestershire. The playgroup employs six members of childcare staff, with the manager holding a level 5 qualification and other staff holding level 3 and 2 qualifications. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 2.45pm, and receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.
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