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Newsome Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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4.5(2 parent reviews) ·St Johns Church Hall, Newsome Road South, Huddersfield, HD4 6JJ · Kirklees
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Newsome Pre-School Playgroup, established in 1992, provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 4pm during term-time, the playgroup fosters happy, confident, and settled children who have secure attachments to staff members.

The curriculum approach focuses on broad, engaging activities that motivate children and prepare them for school, including developing strong physical skills for early writing and promoting communication to support future reading. The setting ensures an accessible, safe, and secure environment where children can move freely between indoor and outdoor play.

Staff swiftly identify and support children who are not working at expected levels, with all children, including those with additional needs (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), making good progress. The manager undertakes home visits for new starters and provides extensive welcome packs to parents, ensuring a smooth transition into the pre-school community.

What it's like

Children are happy, confident and settled. They have secure attachments to staff and are aware of the daily routines. They enjoy their learning and have fun in the accessible, safe and secure environment, behaving well and playing collaboratively.

Happy, confident childrenBroad activity rangeStrong communication skillsIndependence encouragedEffective SEND supportOutdoor play access

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 4pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Newsome Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 13 October 2021 · Rachel Ayo

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 are happy, confident and settled. They have secure attachments to staff and are aware of the daily routines. They enjoy their learning and have fun in the accessible, safe and secure environment, behaving well and playing collaboratively.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, confident and settled and have secure attachments to staff.
  • Staff plan a broad range of activities that engage and motivate children and prepare them for starting school.
  • Staff promote children's communication well, to help to support their future reading skills.
  • The manager undertakes home visits to support new starters and parents receive an extensive welcome pack.
  • Staff encourage children to develop great independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance teaching during adult-planned art and craft activities, to enable children to fully explore their own ideas and interests consistently
  • 2strengthen ongoing communication between parents and their child's key person, to optimise children's care and learning
  • 3provide greater levels of support for younger children, especially those who are new to the pre-school.
Inspection #10063957 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff swiftly identify and support children who are not working at expected levels. All children make good progress, including children with additional needs and children who speak English as an additional language.

Outdoor space

Children can move freely between indoors and outdoors. Staff secure the church hall gates when children play outside, to prevent any unauthorised access.

Parent Reviews of Newsome Pre-School Playgroup

4.5
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • October 2021Good
  • October 2015Good
  • November 2011Good

Frequently asked about Newsome Pre-School Playgroup

About the setting

Newsome Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1992. The playgroup employs 10 members of childcare staff, four of whom are employed as relief staff, with six members holding appropriate early years qualifications. The playgroup opens Monday to Friday, term time only, from 8am until 4pm. They provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
311300
Registered person
Newsome Pre School 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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