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Longford Pre-School Playgroup # Longford Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run Experienced staff Ofsted "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-olds 15 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Longford Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10317464 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238247)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/208229) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://longfordplaygroup.co.uk/) Old Court, 129 High Street, Newport, TF10 7BH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.38033/52.7704/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Newport - [Day nurseries in Newport](/search?q=Newport) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=longford-pre-school-playgroup-tf10-7bh-208229) ## 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 - 1 extend the curriculum and teaching further to provide children with an even higher level of challenge in their learning - 2 enhance the learning environment to increase opportunities for children to use their literacy skills across the pre-school. Inspection #10317464 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238247) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJSDQ7jlop10Iz1a4iUY1KJWx3u6Zy6ropnysqraDNKnlq_xg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 💕 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQZzdtWmNnEAE!2m1!1s0x487a7ddc0610f985:0x16240d8e26fe3572) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWloyJ2BLnsddaRdrpiNSF-kVi6wuwBr8LOe2zHJyrrAWV_74O_dQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Gemma Beech 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5cXUzTVhREAE!2m1!1s0x487a7ddc0610f985:0x16240d8e26fe3572) Reviews from Google for Longford Pre-School Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1595415072186709362&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2009 - December 2023 Good - May 2018 Good - December 2014 Good - May 2014 Requires improvement - September 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Longford Pre-School Playgroup ### Is Longford Pre-School Playgroup a private nursery? ### What is Longford Pre-School Playgroup working on improving? ### When is Longford Pre-School Playgroup open? ### What grade did Ofsted give Longford Pre-School Playgroup? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newport Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Longford Pre-School Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Family Nurseries Newport · TF10 7BL 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/family-nurseries-ltd-tf10-7bl-2711216) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Castle House Nursery School Newport · TF10 7JE ](/nursery/castle-house-nursery-school-tf10-7je-2654093) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Play-Days Corporation Newport · TF10 7EH ](/nursery/play-days-corporation-ltd-tf10-7eh-ey423186) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Childrensworld Newport Newport · TF10 9BY 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/childrensworld-newport-tf10-9by-2519935) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### The Learning Tree Pre-School Telford · TF2 8SA ](/nursery/the-learning-tree-pre-school-tf2-8sa-ey467465) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Nic and Tim Childcare Newport · TF10 8NN ](/nursery/nic-and-tim-childcare-tf10-8nn-ey470297) [See all nurseries in Newport →](/search?q=Newport) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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