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Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup # Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · Parkwood Green, Gillingham, ME8 9PN · Medway Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Medway 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 Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup, established in 1997, offers a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. 30pm. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 8 December 2023, rated the playgroup as 'Good' overall. Children benefit from a rich and varied curriculum, with a balance of child-led and adult-directed activities that cater to individual needs and interests. The playgroup prioritises both indoor and outdoor learning, utilising facilities at the local community centre and taking visits to shops and the post office, encouraging children to explore their surroundings. A strong focus is placed on communication and language development, with staff providing a running commentary during play to expose children to a wide vocabulary. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with good communication between the special educational needs coordinator, parents, and other professionals. Children with SEND benefit from positive interactions with all staff and form strong bonds with their key person. Additionally, children learning English as an additional language receive strong support to communicate their needs effectively. Parents speak highly of the staff and appreciate their personalised and accommodating approach. What it's like Children smile as they enter this warm and welcoming playgroup, where they choose from the wide range of experiences on offer. Children build strong relationships with staff who know their individual needs and characters well. Children benefit from a range of different learning activities, both inside and outside. Reggio Emilia Approach Ofsted Outstanding Forest Days ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.parkwoodpreschool.org.uk/s/4-Separated-Families-STATEMENT.docx) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Breakfast Club Established 1997 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10301928 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237613)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103831) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=parkwood-poppets-playgroup-me8-9pn-103831) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup Last inspected 8 December 2023 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 smile as they enter this warm and welcoming playgroup, where they choose from the wide range of experiences on offer. Children build strong relationships with staff who know their individual needs and characters well. Children benefit from a range of different learning activities, both inside and outside. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff have taken significant action to bring about improvement, addressing actions from the last inspection and implementing ongoing opportunities for professional development. - Staff ensure that they support children to be skilful communicators, providing opportunities for children to share experiences and rich vocabulary development. - Managers ensure clear rules and boundaries are in place, contributing to positive behaviour. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with good communication with parents and other professionals. - Children's health and well-being are given high priority, with strict hygiene procedures and promotion of active, healthy lifestyles. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of group activities to ensure that they meet each child's needs and maintain their interest - 2 support all staff to be consistent in reinforcing rules and boundaries so that children understand what is expected. Inspection #10301928 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237613) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the staff and the care they provide. > They appreciate their personalised and accommodating approach and comment that staff are good at communicating information regarding their child's progress and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is provided. The special educational needs coordinator communicates well with parents and collaborates with relevant professionals. Children with SEND receive positive interactions from all staff and form strong bonds with their key person. Outdoor space Children benefit from a range of different learning activities, both inside and outside. They have use of the various facilities at the local community centre and visit the nearby shops and post office. EAL / language support The support for children learning English as an additional language is very strong and children are well supported to communicate their needs effectively. ## Parent Reviews of Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWq_BvYXlCBCcA4216E_cPo_FjkSzE4gbPJF12fAO201hituBfgWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) MNS DALL 7 years ago My little one is there. She loved it. She like Miss smith very much as she is her main teacher. Thanks goes to Miss Wine, Miss Smith and all other staff for making my daughter comfortable and happy from very first day of her pre school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZazdTa25nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df2d3248a74be5:0x3ef6ff626783741c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUmyUb9Yvo-0IVhlz7WU1aXZYQBUa_0wcIurLcu_wc_8MdCfKs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Helen Chester 2 years ago Friendly staff and great outdoors play areas [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwbmYtRDRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df2d3248a74be5:0x3ef6ff626783741c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjULwdWx3WOz-FD9xWxUzMPLrokOcR7B929e4g3roUTlEUuxdI00=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) CL Char 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnLWR6bm9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df2d3248a74be5:0x3ef6ff626783741c) Reviews from Google for Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4537094472730899484&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2010 - January 2024 Good - December 2023 Good - July 2023 Inadequate - June 2023 Inadequate - December 2018 Good - December 2018 Good - February 2018 Requires improvement - July 2015 Good - June 2015 Good - July 2010 Good - June 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup ### How many places does Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup have? ### What outdoor space does Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup use? ### How is Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup classified by Ofsted? ### What do parents value about Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup? ### From what age does Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Gillingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool Gillingham · ME8 9PN ](/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-me8-9pn-103830) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Fairview Fledglings Gillingham · ME8 0NU ](/nursery/fairview-fledglings-me8-0nu-ey364634) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club Gillingham · ME8 8JR ](/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-me8-8jr-156077) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead Gillingham · ME7 3QG 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hempstead-me7-3qg-ey408447) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Scallywags (Medway) Gillingham · ME8 7RJ 4.8(17 reviews) ](/nursery/scallywags-medway-limited-me8-7rj-ey459674) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Gillingham Nursery Gillingham · ME8 0RR 4.8(49 reviews) ](/nursery/the-gillingham-nursery-me8-0rr-ey421060) [See all nurseries in Gillingham →](/search?q=Gillingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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