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Minster Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Brecon Chase, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2HX · Kent
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Minster Playgroup operates as a registered charity across two distinct sites: one at Minster Abbey and another co-located with Minster-in-Sheppey Primary School. Both locations are overseen by Manager Debbie Harrison, who brings over 12 years of experience in childcare.

The playgroup prides itself on a dedicated team comprising Early Years Practitioners qualified at Level 2 and 3, as well as Early Years Professionals. Staff members undergo regular training in various essential areas, including Makaton sign language, Positive Relationships Through Play, First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene.

With on-site SENCO Managers, Minster Playgroup is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all children and their families. Prospective families are encouraged to visit both settings to experience the friendly atmosphere firsthand and to discuss enrolment for their children, who can be added to a waiting list at any time.

What it's like

The well-established staff team members work exceptionally well together. They have implemented a secure settling-in process to ensure that all children have a positive start at the setting. They plan a strong curriculum that closely follows children's choices and changing fascinations. Children feel secure and have formed a great sense of belonging in the setting.

Charity-runTwo sitesExperienced staffInclusive setting

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am until 3.15pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2011

Waitlist

Waiting list open

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Minster Playgroup

Last inspected 7 May 2025 · Sara Garrity

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 well-established staff team members work exceptionally well together. They have implemented a secure settling-in process to ensure that all children have a positive start at the setting. They plan a strong curriculum that closely follows children's choices and changing fascinations. Children feel secure and have formed a great sense of belonging in the setting.

Inspector highlights

  • The well-established staff team members work exceptionally well together.
  • Children display strong bonds with staff, who are quick to offer the children a cuddle when needed.
  • Communication and language development is a high priority at the setting.
  • Staff have created a nurturing environment and know the children very well.
  • The provider has established excellent partnerships with parents and carers.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop further the use of adult-led activities to more effectively engage all children taking part
  • 2improve opportunities for children to develop their mathematical knowledge.
Inspection #10394511 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are extremely complimentary about the support they receive from the staff at the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), appear to feel secure and have formed a great sense of belonging in the setting. Staff work with parents and other professionals to help support children with SEND and those children who speak English as an additional language.

Outdoor space

Children manage simple risks in their play as they climb and balance along beams. Staff understand the importance of providing children with numerous opportunities to explore outdoors to enhance their physical skills and abilities.

EAL / language support

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, appear to feel secure and have formed a great sense of belonging in the setting. Staff work with parents and other professionals to help support children who speak English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Minster Playgroup

5.0
(1)
lincoln hancock
2 months ago

I go to the school when it's really good you do lots of fun stuff so please come to it

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Inspection history

Date: September 2011

  • May 2025Good
  • September 2019Good
  • January 2016Outstanding
  • September 2011Good

Frequently asked about Minster Playgroup

About the setting

Minster Playgroup registered in 2011 and is one of two settings run by the committee. It is located in the grounds of Minster Primary School in Sheerness, Kent. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 3.15pm, during term time only. The committee provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It employs 23 members of staff at this setting. Of these, 15 hold a relevant early years qualification at level 2 or above. One member of staff has achieved a level 6 qualification.

URN
EY422048
Registered person
Minster Playgroup Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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