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Longford Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Old Court, 129 High Street, Newport, TF10 7BH · Telford and Wrekin
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin

About this day nursery

Longford Pre-School Playgroup, established in 1974, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children in Newport, Shropshire. As a non-profit registered charity, its management is overseen by a dedicated committee primarily composed of parents.

The playgroup prioritises a supportive learning experience, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The experienced and qualified staff, including those with Early Years Degrees, are committed to delivering high-quality childcare, as reflected in their 'Good' Ofsted rating from May 2018.

Longford Playgroup aims to foster each child's potential within a safe, secure, and homely setting. They offer a balanced approach with both child-initiated and adult-led activities, ensuring that every child receives personalised care and attention, supported by a key person system that involves regular communication with parents.

Our ethos

Longford Pre-School Playgroup adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, offering a balanced approach with both child-initiated and adult-led activities. They are committed to fostering each child's potential within a safe, secure, and homely setting, supported by a key person system and regular parent communication.

What it's like

The manager and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, successfully helping them manage feelings and respond to others. Children feel happy, safe, and secure with attentive and kind staff. All children, including those with SEND, progress well with individualised learning and targeted interventions, particularly in communication and language development.

Charity-runExperienced staffOfsted "Good"

Pricing & funding

This term-time nursery charges flat rates for morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions, with options for hourly bookings. Additional fees apply for staying for lunch. Non-funded sessions are charged at standard session or daily rates.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Operates on a term-time only basis.
  • Children can bring a packed lunch and stay until 1:00pm for an additional charge.
  • Unfunded younger children and extra unfunded hours are charged at standard session or daily rates.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm, term-time only

Session types

Morning session, Morning with lunch session, Afternoon session, All day session

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Staff

4

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Longford Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 14 December 2023

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

The manager and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, successfully helping them manage feelings and respond to others. Children feel happy, safe, and secure with attentive and kind staff. All children, including those with SEND, progress well with individualised learning and targeted interventions, particularly in communication and language development.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager actively reviews and improves the service, recently extending provision for children's physical development.
  • The manager provides effective supervision, guidance, and training to staff, improving support for children with SEND and language delay.
  • Staff use observations and assessments to plan learning, making timely referrals for children with SEND and sharing information with other settings.
  • The manager has developed a progressive curriculum that helps children build knowledge and skills.
  • Children develop a love of reading and writing, showing pride in their achievements and enjoying books.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the curriculum and teaching further to provide children with an even higher level of challenge in their learning
  • 2enhance the learning environment to increase opportunities for children to use their literacy skills across the pre-school.
Inspection #10317464 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents speak highly of the care and support they and their children receive from the pre-school staff

They appreciate the guidance provided by staff so that they can support their children's language development at home

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children progress well from their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide all children with individualised learning programmes and targeted interventions to help them progress well. Recent training has helped staff to extend their knowledge of supporting children with SEND and helping children with language delay.

Outdoor space

The manager has recently extended the provision for children's physical development so that they can provide a wider range of physical activities indoors and outdoors. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Longford Pre-School Playgroup

5.0
(2)
Charlie Wright
a year ago

The team at Longford are absolutely fantastic. They are very attentive to the child's individual needs. The small team makes for a very family feel which I think has been really helpful in settling our child in. Our little girl is thriving here thanks to thr team's approach and kindness 💕

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • December 2023Good
  • May 2018Good
  • December 2014Good
  • May 2014Requires improvement
  • September 2009Good

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