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Newsome Pre-School Playgroup # Newsome Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 children Broad activity range Strong communication skills Independence encouraged Effective SEND support Outdoor play access ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 - 1 enhance teaching during adult-planned art and craft activities, to enable children to fully explore their own ideas and interests consistently - 2 strengthen ongoing communication between parents and their child's key person, to optimise children's care and learning - 3 provide greater levels of support for younger children, especially those who are new to the pre-school. Inspection #10063957 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171926) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Newsome Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10063957 Lead inspector Rachel Ayo Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171926)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311300) 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 St Johns Church Hall, Newsome Road South, Huddersfield, HD4 6JJ Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 4pm [© 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#/-1.7856/53.62693/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Huddersfield - [Day nurseries in Huddersfield](/search?q=Huddersfield) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=newsome-pre-school-playgroup-hd4-6jj-311300) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLSTGBpMaXLVMM7hiHLU-lV4KmfS4aAZb9egNkTMlBiDSt1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Arya Videos 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkcS02Vk5BEAE!2m1!1s0x487bdb902d274653:0xb5996acb9191e3ed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVHsFpGwhi0B0pzVdTjgWDRp-VXTF3YFdR65q_SD-H_hlEDfl4C=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anthony Gatenby 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5eV9QSGRnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bdb902d274653:0xb5996acb9191e3ed) Reviews from Google for Newsome Pre-School Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13085607614854849517&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2011 - October 2021 Good - October 2015 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Newsome Pre-School Playgroup ### How does the playgroup support children with SEND? ### Is Newsome Pre-School Playgroup suitable for under-twos? ### What does the playgroup do well? ### What outdoor space is available at Newsome Pre-School Playgroup? ### Whereabouts is Newsome Pre-School Playgroup? ### How is Newsome Pre-School Playgroup classified by Ofsted? ### Which funded hours does the playgroup accept? ## 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. 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