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Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) # Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · Wolviston Court Community Centre, Clifton Avenue, Billingham, TS22 5DE · Stockton-on-Tees Number of places 29 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) is an all-year childcare setting, registered with Ofsted in 2016, that welcomes children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery received a "Good" rating for overall effectiveness in its latest Ofsted inspection on 8th July 2024. Children are warmly greeted by kind and smiling staff, who foster close bonds and create an inviting and stimulating environment that encourages prolonged periods of focused play. The dedicated team at Piglets Playgroup is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all children and families, working effectively with other professionals to support learning and ensure each child makes good progress. The curriculum is well-sequenced, with a strong focus on communication and language development, where staff model language and introduce new words. Outdoor learning is also encouraged, with children enjoying games involving hoops and beanbags while developing their counting and colour recognition skills. Staff in the pre-school room prepare children well for their transition to school, ensuring they are emotionally ready and have practical skills, with liaison between the nursery and feeder schools. Parents consistently report how well their children settle and appreciate the regular updates on their child's day and developmental achievements. What it's like Children are greeted at the nursery door by kind and smiling staff, who help them to settle quickly. Staff have close bonds with the children and know them well. They create inviting, stimulating and eye-catching environments that entice children into play, meaning that children become focused on activities for prolonged periods of time. Inclusive Environment Strong Curriculum Communication Focus School Readiness Supportive Staff Outdoor Play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am until 4.30pm from Monday to Friday all year round Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) Last inspected 8 July 2024 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 greeted at the nursery door by kind and smiling staff, who help them to settle quickly. Staff have close bonds with the children and know them well. They create inviting, stimulating and eye-catching environments that entice children into play, meaning that children become focused on activities for prolonged periods of time. Inspector highlights - The manager and her staff work well together as an enthusiastic and dedicated team. They are committed to providing an inclusive environment, where all children and their families are welcomed. - The manager and staff are passionate about delivering high-quality care and education. They have a clear understanding of the learning intentions within their curriculum, which is well sequenced to help children to remember previous learning. - Staff prioritise communication and language development in their curriculum. They speak clearly to children. They listen and respond, modelling language and repeating new words and phrases. - Staff in the pre-school room prepare children well for their move to school. - The well-being of the staff is a big priority for the leadership team. Staff are supported to complete training and further their qualifications as continuous professional development is positively encouraged. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of how to consistently support children's understanding of the consequence of their actions on others - 2 review the organisation of the environment during adult-led activities to ensure children have sufficient space to participate fully. Inspection #10351581 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254610) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10351581 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254610)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537026) 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 Wolviston Court Community Centre, Clifton Avenue, Billingham, TS22 5DE ## Explore day nurseries near Billingham - [Day nurseries in Billingham](/search?q=Billingham) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=piglets-playgroup-wolviston-base-ts22-5de-ey537026) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents say how well their children settle at the nursery. They appreciate the regular updates that keep them informed about their children's day and their developmental achievements. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and her staff work well together as an enthusiastic and dedicated team. They are committed to providing an inclusive environment, where all children and their families are welcomed. They work effectively with other professionals to support children's learning. This means that all children receive the help they need to enable them to make good progress. Outdoor space While outside, children use hoops and beanbags to create their own game. They throw the beanbags in an attempt to get them to land in the hoops. They enjoy counting how many they throw, saying what colours they are and rejoicing when they are successful. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 July 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254610) ## Frequently asked about Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) ### What part of the country is Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) in? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base)? ### Which funded childcare places does Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Billingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base). - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Forest Friends Childcare Billingham · TS23 3HB ](/nursery/forest-friends-childcare-ts23-3hb-ey560246) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### New Life Day Care Billingham · TS23 3EQ 4.7(56 Google reviews) ](/nursery/new-life-day-care-ts23-3eq-ey465660) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery Billingham · TS23 1BL ](/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ts23-1bl-ey539996) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Smiles Billingham · TS23 4AA ](/nursery/smiles-ts23-4aa-ey539912) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Kids 1st - Wynyard Wynyard · TS22 5TB 4.7(13 Google reviews) ](/nursery/kids-1st-wynyard-ts22-5tb-ey364035) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Tummyticklers Billingham · TS23 1HG ](/nursery/tummyticklers-ts23-1hg-ey438503) [See all nurseries in Billingham →](/search?q=Billingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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