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PARK PLAYGROUP

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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4.7(12 parent reviews) ·The Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW · Norfolk
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

PARK PLAYGROUP in Great Yarmouth offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Established in 2022, this term-time setting operates from Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, providing a consistent and engaging experience for its young learners.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 23rd May 2024, rated the playgroup as 'Good' across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are observed to be happy and secure, eagerly exploring activities and demonstrating good concentration.

Staff at PARK PLAYGROUP are known for their warm and calm approach, building positive relationships with children and asking meaningful questions that show sincere interest in their comments and ideas. The playgroup excels in supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress from their individual starting points.

Parents consistently praise the friendly, nurturing staff and the significant positive impact the playgroup has had on their children's learning and development. The setting offers a rich curriculum where children enjoy opportunities to develop coordination and muscle control for early writing, engage in creative play both indoors and outdoors, and practice essential self-care skills like brushing teeth and preparing healthy snacks.

Outdoor learning is encouraged, with children utilising whiteboards and chalkboards in the garden for mark-making activities, promoting both physical and cognitive development.

What it's like

Children are happy and secure, arriving eager to play and explore the activities on offer. They demonstrate good levels of concentration and often remain at their chosen activity for extended periods of time, helping them to practice and develop skills. Staff know children well and plan engaging activities that capture their attention and support their next steps in learning.

Happy & secure childrenNurturing staffSupport for SENDOutdoor learningSelf-care skillsCreative activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for PARK PLAYGROUP

Last inspected 23 May 2024 · Kate Oakley

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 and secure, arriving eager to play and explore the activities on offer. They demonstrate good levels of concentration and often remain at their chosen activity for extended periods of time, helping them to practice and develop skills. Staff know children well and plan engaging activities that capture their attention and support their next steps in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff are passionate about providing high-quality care and education for children and regularly reflect on their provision.
  • Parents praise the friendly, nurturing staff and the level of care they provide, feeling well-informed about their children's experiences and progress.
  • Staff are offered support and encouraged to attend training courses regularly.
  • Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to develop coordination and muscle control for early writing, and delight in creative activities.
  • Staff support children to develop self-care skills, routinely providing opportunities for them to practice brushing their teeth and prepare healthy snacks.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's approaches to developing children's understanding of behavioural expectations to help them regulate their behaviour independently
  • 2help staff to develop their interactions with children to encourage a deeper exploration of topics and promote children's thinking skills and active engagement.
Inspection #10344340 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the friendly, nurturing staff and the level of care they provide.

They speak highly about the impact attending has had on their children's learning.

Parents feel well informed about their children's experiences and progress.

They appreciate staff's proactive approach to supporting children with SEND and those transitioning to school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their unique starting points. Parents appreciate staff's proactive approach to supporting children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children use the whiteboard and chalkboard in the garden and select the correct tools to mark and clean each one. The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of PARK PLAYGROUP

4.7
(12)
Taila Wiltshire
9 months ago

Park playgroup has been amazing over the last 2 years with my daughter- they go above and beyond for the children there. My son is currently attending and wouldn't want it any other way.

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Lesley Haylett
7 years ago

All my grandchildren have attended this playgroup and I cannot rate it highly enough. The staff are all very friendly and caring. Children’s needs are met at all times and creative activities are available which lend to a wide range of learning progression, in readiness for beginning of mainstream school. Highly recommended.

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Michelle Ward
8 years ago

Amazing nursery I've had both my youngest here . The staff are lovely women really get a sense they have such a good relationship with the children help transitioning with potty training and offer a safe happy place for the children to learn and play . I really cannot praise this place enough xx

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Lesley King
8 years ago

A friendly happy environment for my children, all 3 have enjoyed their first years at Park playgroup, the staff have always cared for my children & their work has progressed them in readiness for school. A credit to them all

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victor bennett
8 years ago

This place is a disgrace I took my 3 year old to nursery when we went to collect her we found out she soiled herself and the teachers didn’t change her and my 3 year old is to blame I’m fuming and will not be taking her back there they do not do there job properly. They neglected my child I will be pursuing this!!!!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2024

  • June 2024Good
  • May 2024Good

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