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Playmates Centre 56

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.7(12 parent reviews) ·Centre 56, Rumney Road, LIVERPOOL, L4 1UB · Liverpool
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Playmates Centre 56 provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children from two to eleven years old are happy, safe, and actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. The dedicated staff foster secure and trusting bonds with the children, demonstrating kindness, patience, and affection.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and coherent, taking into account children's individual interests and developmental needs. Regular observations and assessments ensure that activities are tailored to help each child flourish from their unique starting points.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and social interactions, with staff narrating play to enrich vocabulary and teaching sign language to promote diverse communication methods. Children are encouraged to develop independence, making choices about their play, serving themselves meals, and practicing self-care skills in preparation for school.

The setting also prioritises healthy lifestyles, ensuring nutritious meals and promoting good hygiene practices, including daily dental care. The team is well-supported through supervision and professional development opportunities, which positively impact outcomes for children.

Successful partnerships with parents are cultivated through home visits, workshops, and effective communication about their child's progress, fostering a collaborative approach to early years education.

Our ethos

Playmates Centre 56 is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritises children's happiness, safety, and active engagement in learning. Their approach is characterised by fostering secure attachments, tailoring activities to individual interests and development, and promoting independence. The nursery emphasises communication, including sign language, and works in partnership with parents to support children's early years education.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and clearly enjoy attending this inclusive setting. They have secure and trusting bonds with the dedicated and passionate staff who have high expectations. Children are confident and self-assured, knowing that their individual and unique needs are warmly celebrated.

Nurturing EnvironmentStrong Parent PartnershipsFocus on Communication and IndependenceWell-Supported StaffInclusive Setting

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and one week over the Christmas period.

Age range

2 to 11

Term time / All Year

All Year

Staff

11

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playmates Centre 56

Last inspected 24 April 2023

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, safe and clearly enjoy attending this inclusive setting. They have secure and trusting bonds with the dedicated and passionate staff who have high expectations. Children are confident and self-assured, knowing that their individual and unique needs are warmly celebrated.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate that they are happy, safe and clearly enjoy attending this inclusive setting.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong.
  • Children are learning the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.
  • Children have plentiful opportunities to develop their independence.
  • Partnerships with parents are very successful.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to recognise the importance of explaining unwanted behaviour to children so that they are able to develop an awareness of the consequences of their actions
  • 2support staff to strengthen their understanding of how to skilfully support children's emerging communication and language skills further.
Inspection #10287262 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Staff engage in training to ensure that they have the skills needed to support children effectively. Robust partnerships with health professionals and other external agencies ensure that children receive the additional support they need in a swift and timely manner.

Outdoor space

The report mentions that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning, but does not provide further details on how children use the outdoor space.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 April 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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