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Playaway Nursery (SRCC)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
·Sydney Russell Childrens Centre, Parsloes Avenue, DAGENHAM, RM9 5QS · Barking and Dagenham
Number of places
47 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham

About this day nursery

Playaway Nursery at Sydney Russell Children's Centre in Dagenham provides a stimulating environment where children learn through play. Located within Sydney Russell Secondary School, the nursery is conveniently close to local amenities and public transport links.

The children regularly explore the local library and Parsloes Park, enriching their learning experiences outside the nursery setting. All staff are highly qualified professionals dedicated to delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to school by the age of four.

The Dagenham SRCC branch offers a limited number of term-time-only spaces, with sessions available weekdays from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development through engaging activities, fostering a love for learning in a nurturing and professional setting.

Our ethos

Playaway Nursery focuses on children learning through play and delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. They aim to prepare children for school by the age of four, fostering a love of learning through engaging activities in a nurturing and professional setting. The nursery also enriches learning by exploring local amenities like the library and park.

What it's like

Children form positive relationships and strong attachments with practitioners and other children. They are happy and enjoy their time in this friendly and welcoming nursery, demonstrating that children feel safe and secure. Practitioners prepare children well for their transitions, ensuring they have the skills needed for more challenging routines and activities.

Learning through playQualified staffEYFS curriculumLocal outings

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Session types

Term-time only

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playaway Nursery (SRCC)

Last inspected 31 October 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 form positive relationships and strong attachments with practitioners and other children. They are happy and enjoy their time in this friendly and welcoming nursery, demonstrating that children feel safe and secure. Practitioners prepare children well for their transitions, ensuring they have the skills needed for more challenging routines and activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum and support practitioners to deliver this effectively.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning and development.
  • Practitioners support children who speak English as an additional language well by gathering key words in home languages and using visual aids.
  • Practitioners role model language for children, speaking clearly and repeating back what children say with correct grammar and pronunciation.
  • Practitioners have high expectations for children's behaviour, promoting positive behaviour through praise and encouraging turn-taking and sharing.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop further strategies to support children's understanding of feelings to enhance their understanding of themselves and others.
Inspection #10313480 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of the level of care which their children receive."

"They say they feel supported by the managers and are signposted to other professionals when needed."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning and development. The provision for children with SEND is good. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with practitioners, parents and other professionals to plan for each child's learning needs and work together effectively.

Outdoor space

Children have access to various outdoor spaces to get fresh air and explore moving in different ways. Children use a range of equipment indoors and outdoors, such as climbing frames, slides and bicycles, to help to develop their large muscles.

EAL / language support

Practitioners support children who speak English as an additional language well. They gather key words in children's home languages and use objects and visual cards to support their communication. Practitioners learn about children's cultures, traditions and religions and ensure that they celebrate each child's culture. Children access books and resources that reflect different families, people, abilities and cultures.

Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • October 2023Good
  • November 2014Good
  • May 2009Good

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