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Rockingham Community Pre-school Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Rockingham Community Centre Lower Hall, Off Rockingham Street, LONDON, SE1 6QN · Southwark
Number of places
16 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Southwark

About this day nursery

Rockingham Community Day Nursery, a registered charity operating since 1987, offers high-quality childcare and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located near Elephant and Castle Station in London, the nursery provides a spacious, well-lit, and comfortable environment with dedicated facilities and equipment for different age groups.

The nursery focuses on fostering both social and academic development through a collaborative approach between home and nursery. Recognised for its quality, Rockingham Community Day Nursery received an "Ofsted Good" rating in all areas in February 2022, highlighting its commitment to excellent teaching, learning, and assessment.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into their welcoming pre-school. The learning environment encourages children to choose a range of activities. Leaders and staff plan in the moment to extend children's learning and build on their interests.

Charity-runOfsted Good rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly Rate for 2-3 Years£9.50 / hour
  • Hourly Rate for 3-5 Years£8.50 / hour

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rockingham Community Pre-school Playgroup

Last inspected 18 July 2024 · Onyi Ojukwu

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 arrive happy and settle quickly into their welcoming pre-school. The learning environment encourages children to choose a range of activities. Leaders and staff plan in the moment to extend children's learning and build on their interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are encouraged to share their experiences, thoughts, feelings and interests.
  • Children are well supported in developing their physical skills.
  • Children are developing their fine motor skills to support early writing.
  • Staff promote early literacy skills by making books easily accessible.
  • Staff work well as a team to keep children safe and help them learn.

Areas to develop

  • 1share children's next steps with parents to further support children's learning at home
  • 2support staff to continue to develop their practice to consistently raise the quality of teaching to the highest standard.
Inspection #10351418 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents provide complimentary feedback. They comment on how their children have progressed in their confidence and communication."

"The parents value daily feedback regarding their child's care needs and daily activities."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The team has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff monitor children's progress across all areas of their learning and development, which supports the early identification of gaps within children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children confidently navigate wheeled toys around the garden. They enjoy dance sessions and movement games.

Parent Reviews of Rockingham Community Pre-school Playgroup

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2024Good
  • September 2018Good
  • February 2016Good
  • January 2016Good
  • February 2015Requires improvement
  • July 2014Inadequate
  • June 2014Inadequate
  • August 2013Inadequate
  • June 2013Inadequate
  • September 2011Good
  • September 2010Good

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