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Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(20 Google reviews) ·Vine Church Hall, Holstock Road, ILFORD, IG1 1LG · Redbridge
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Redbridge

About this early years setting

Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup is located in Ilford, Redbridge, and offers care for children aged from two to four years. The playgroup is open from 9am to 3.30pm during term time and offers government-funded places for three- and four-year-olds. An Ofsted inspection in January 2025 rated the provision as Good. The inspector noted that children enter excitedly, are greeted warmly, and are given choices throughout the day. Staff support children to lead healthy lifestyles and build meaningful relationships through positive interactions.

The learning environment provides a wide variety of opportunities with a focus on communication and literacy skills. Children have daily access to outdoor areas to develop their physical strength by navigating tunnels and learning to hop and jump. Staff have experience supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who speak English as an additional language. The report mentioned that staff speak a variety of languages and parents enjoy attending cultural celebrations and other events.

What it's like

Children excitedly enter this friendly pre-school. They are greeted by familiar adults, who ask how they are that day. Children are confident to join staff and children already in the pre-school, who warmly welcome them. Children independently get a chair to join the morning 'iggle wiggle' group time. Children are given choices throughout the day.

Good Ofsted RatingLarge Hall for Active LearningEstablished since 1985

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Age range

under 2 years to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup

Last inspected 8 January 2025 · Claire Nunn

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 excitedly enter this friendly pre-school. They are greeted by familiar adults, who ask how they are that day. Children are confident to join staff and children already in the pre-school, who warmly welcome them. Children independently get a chair to join the morning 'iggle wiggle' group time. Children are given choices throughout the day.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery brings experience and commitment to supporting children and families in the local community.
  • The team have created a learning environment, which offers a wide variety of learning opportunities.
  • Staff support children to lead healthy lifestyles and discuss healthy choices.
  • Staff focus on the importance of developing children's communication and literacy skills.
  • Staff engage children in positive interactions to promote and build meaningful relationships.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the noise levels in the learning environment to support children to focus on chosen activities
  • 2enhance the organisation of group activities to ensure that children are fully engaged throughout.
Inspection #10367837 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they enjoy attending events, such as the recent Christmas party and other cultural celebrations.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have experience of caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with other professionals to support children's learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children have daily access to exciting outdoor areas, where they can build their stamina and physical strength. For example, children navigate a tunnel and learn to hop and jump along the path.

EAL / language support

Staff have experience of caring for children whose speak English as an additional language. Staff speak a variety of different languages and sing songs from different countries, which helps children to become confident in their use of the English language.

Google Reviews of Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup

5.0
(20 Google reviews)
Chanjot Kaur Sandhu
8 months ago

Exact environment that I was looking for my little one. Professional, friendly, caring and patient tutors. I have seen incredible improvement since my little one has joined. Ample space for kids, nursery also has a garden which is much needed to explore nature around. Overall an amazing nursery. Highly recommended.

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ANKITA DADHWAL
8 months ago

My daughter goes to this nursery and I am very happy with her growth milestones. All the teachers are very helpful and always available for the kids. Focuses on the overall development of the kid.

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Anusree Dhar
8 months ago

Its a very good playgroup , I would say in Ilford. My son used to go there and staff were very experienced and welcoming for the children and also for parents.staff always attained parents , if needed.

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Sunil Patil
8 months ago

The teachers at the playgroup are truly caring and supportive, creating a wonderful environment for the kids. I love how they engage the children in creative activities, which is fantastic for their development.

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Paras Govindani
a year ago

Best Pre school in Ilford.Teachers are very good & parents don't have to worry about their child. Teachers in this school are doing so much hard work to make your child comfortable and teaching them very well in all manners which is required in this age group. All teachers are very friendly, if you raise anything to them specifically for your child - they take care very well. My kid is too much enjoying going in this school and this is all because of great environment, other cute little kids and great teachers staff.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2007

  • February 2025Good
  • January 2025Good
  • March 2019Good
  • February 2019Good
  • February 2016Good
  • January 2016Good
  • March 2015Requires improvement
  • January 2011Good
  • November 2010Good
  • July 2007Requires improvement

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