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Lordswood under 5's playgroup # Lordswood under 5's playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Play hut, Ballens Road, Chatham, ME5 8PG · Medway Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Medway 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 Lordswood under 5's playgroup, located in Chatham, provides a friendly and welcoming woodland setting for children aged two to four years. The nursery, which operates Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm during term time, received a 'Good' rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection on 6 September 2022, a significant improvement from its previous 'Inadequate' rating. Children attending the playgroup benefit from a curriculum that actively encourages curiosity and engagement with the natural world, allowing them to explore changing seasons and participate in growing and planting activities. Staff are dedicated to ensuring all children achieve their best, providing good-quality teaching that supports strong progress. The curriculum focuses on developing a broad range of skills, with a particular emphasis on mathematical development and language acquisition, where staff skillfully extend children's vocabulary. Children demonstrate strong personal development, excellent behaviour, and form secure attachments with staff, learning good self-care skills and moving confidently between indoor and outdoor areas. The nursery also excels in preparing children for their transition to school, sharing detailed reports with parents and communicating with teachers. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with thorough risk assessments and a well-trained staff team who are dedicated to protecting children's welfare. Our ethos The playgroup's curriculum actively encourages curiosity and engagement with the natural world, with activities such as exploring seasons and planting. They focus on developing a broad range of skills, with a particular emphasis on mathematical development and language acquisition, aiming to help children achieve their best and prepare them for school. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming nursery. The woodland setting is extremely inviting. Children benefit from good-quality teaching, which supports their learning and the good progress they make. Staff work hard to make sure all children achieve to the best of their abilities. Friendly and welcoming woodland setting Good quality education Strong personal development Effective safeguarding Focus on language development Strong mathematical development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lordswood under 5's playgroup Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10230235 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195359)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103823) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Play hut, Ballens Road, Chatham, ME5 8PG [© 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#/0.54272/51.3376/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chatham - [Day nurseries in Chatham](/search?q=Chatham) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lordswood-under-5-s-playgroup-me5-8pg-103823) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1976 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lordswood under 5's playgroup Last inspected 6 September 2022 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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming nursery. The woodland setting is extremely inviting. Children benefit from good-quality teaching, which supports their learning and the good progress they make. Staff work hard to make sure all children achieve to the best of their abilities. Inspector highlights - The management team and staff have made a special effort and show a genuine commitment to improving their standards since the last inspection. - Staff have a clear plan for the broad skills they want children to develop over time. - Staff have high regard for children's mathematical development. - Staff support toddlers and pre-schoolers to develop their language by extending what children are saying. - Staff provide a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. - Children learn about themselves and their families. Areas to develop - 1 refine planning so that staff identify more precisely what they want children to learn from planned learning experiences, and how best to sequence learning - 2 build on opportunities for children to learn about differences in people and the community beyond their own immediate experiences so that they understand and appreciate equality and diversity. Inspection #10230235 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195359) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The report does not provide specific details about provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Outdoor space The woodland setting is extremely inviting. On arrival, children enjoy spotting the changes to the trees throughout the year as well as squirrels collecting acorns. Children move between the rooms and outdoor area confidently. ## Parent Reviews of Lordswood under 5's playgroup 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLQy0QTplhJs_tpMJA1wsydoJryJ7q4SObq-Qe9xYWh5s_N9g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elizabeth 3 years ago My girls started this month , and my girls love the pre school . Staff are very friendly and my girls are settling in very well . [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4M28tSEx3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df32b7030f3d25:0x9b0d9a6f92846be3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUcINWPNk56lz-QS3Iupz_h1LcSqHkbBYQZx9Pqr4ZGmj3YNY8HMw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Foluke Mercy Adebayo 10 years ago Staff are nice, helpful, and supportive. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRdjUyend3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47df32b7030f3d25:0x9b0d9a6f92846be3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXropRnHVT59fMwkkg4-n6KJL25je_h7A0V7kQf635Got9iAFOk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Amy K 13 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRM3N2RDFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df32b7030f3d25:0x9b0d9a6f92846be3) Reviews from Google for Lordswood under 5's playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11172756054566267875&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2007 - October 2022 Good - September 2022 Good - March 2022 Inadequate - February 2022 Inadequate - April 2015 Outstanding - March 2015 Outstanding - December 2011 Good - November 2011 Good - June 2008 Requires improvement - July 2007 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Lordswood under 5's playgroup ### What size of nursery is Lordswood under 5's playgroup? ### What is Lordswood under 5's playgroup working on improving? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Lordswood under 5's playgroup accept? ### How is the outdoor space described at Lordswood under 5's playgroup? ### Whereabouts is Lordswood under 5's playgroup? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chatham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lordswood under 5's playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup Chatham · ME5 8TR ](/nursery/kestrel-under-fives-playgroup-me5-8tr-103816) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.4 mi ### Teeny Feet Day Nursery Chatham · ME5 8BP ](/nursery/teeny-feet-day-nursery-me5-8bp-ey482828) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Prima Montessori Day Nursery Gillingham · ME7 3JQ ](/nursery/prima-montessori-day-nursery-me7-3jq-ey230735) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Honeypot Day Nursery Chatham · ME5 8AJ ](/nursery/honeypot-day-nursery-ltd-me5-8aj-103714) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Buttercups at Little Teddies Chatham · ME5 9LW ](/nursery/buttercups-at-little-teddies-me5-9lw-2695576) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Teddies Walderslade Chatham · ME5 9LW ](/nursery/little-teddies-walderslade-me5-9lw-2783623) [See all nurseries in Chatham →](/search?q=Chatham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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