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Neston Preschool Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
·Neston Memorial Hall, 19 Pool Green, Corsham, SN13 9SN · Wiltshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Neston Pre-school Playgroup, established in 1972, is a well-rooted educational provision operating from Neston Memorial Hall, adjacent to the Neston Recreation Ground. This parent-led charity (registration number 1027309) is dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for children below statutory school age, accommodating up to 32 children at one time.

Their approach involves working closely with parents and carers to foster children's learning and development, all while enriching the local community. The preschool prides itself on offering a service that champion equality and diversity.

In addition to their core preschool sessions, Neston Pre-school Playgroup extends its services to include a Breakfast Club from 7:30 am and an After School Club until 6:00 pm, specifically for children attending Neston Primary School. The preschool adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on seven key areas of development to ensure comprehensive growth for every child.

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in their latest inspection in March 2019, the playgroup consistently reviews its policies and procedures to maintain high standards.

Our ethos

Neston Pre-school Playgroup's philosophy is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, emphasising the seven key areas of development. They are committed to providing exceptional care and education by working closely with parents and carers, championing equality and diversity, and fostering children's holistic growth.

What it's like

The pre-school places children's needs first and foremost; staff warmly welcome children, support new children to settle, and build close, nurturing relationships. The curriculum prioritises independence and social development, and staff make careful assessments and work with parents and other professionals to provide tailored support so all children, including those with SEND, make good progress.

Parent-led charityOfsted rated GoodBreakfast and After School Club available

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis, with an additional daily fee applied for snacks. The nursery supports a wide range of workplace voucher schemes and accepts university childcare grants.

  • Hourly rate£5.85 / hour
  • Daily snack£0.85

Good to know

  • Additional daily charge applies for snacks.
  • Accepts workplace voucher schemes including Sodexo, Care4, Kiddivouchers, Edenred, and Perk-up.
  • Accepts the Child Care Grant scheme offered by universities.

Key facts

Opening hours

09:00 - 12:00, 09:00 - 13:00, 12:00 - 15:00, 09:00 - 15:00 on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (term-time only)

Session types

Sessional care, Breakfast Club, After School Club

Age range

2 - 4½ years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1972

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Neston Preschool Playgroup

Last inspected 14 January 2025 · Tracey Cook

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 pre-school places children's needs first and foremost; staff warmly welcome children, support new children to settle, and build close, nurturing relationships. The curriculum prioritises independence and social development, and staff make careful assessments and work with parents and other professionals to provide tailored support so all children, including those with SEND, make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, eager to take part and build close relationships with staff.
  • Staff identify and support individual children's needs and work with parents and professionals.
  • Curriculum emphasises independence, social development and school readiness.
  • Learning environment is well prepared with a good range of activities that match children's interests.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen training to provide all staff with tailored support that meets their individual needs to build on their skills and further enhance how they teach the curriculum
  • 2allow sufficient time when posing questions to children to allow them to answer, and fully explain their own ideas and what they think.
Inspection #10368383 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

They work alongside other professionals to provide tailored learning plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, all children, including those with SEND, make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills as they climb the slide and expand their fine motor control by holding and manipulating play dough. Children also take part in cooking and growing vegetables.

EAL / language support

Staff ensure that children have lots of interesting things to talk about, repeating words, correcting punctuation and adding new vocabulary to support language and communication development.

Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • January 2025Good
  • March 2019Good
  • March 2016Good
  • October 2015Inadequate
  • May 2011Outstanding

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