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Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup # Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · Christchurch Hall, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4AJ · Nottinghamshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup in Newark provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years during term time. 30am until 3pm, the playgroup ensures children receive a good quality of education. The staff know the children well, offering activities tailored to individual interests, such as playing with cars or engaging in imaginative role-play. Children confidently follow routines, like tidying up, and are consistently praised, which helps to foster their self-esteem. The management team is proactive in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and making timely referrals to external professionals to ensure children receive the necessary support to progress. Children benefit from outdoor learning in the garden, where staff encourage physical development on apparatus and teach them about nature by planting seeds. Staff also offer activities that develop fine motor skills, such as using dough, in preparation for early writing. The playgroup effectively uses additional funding to meet children's individual needs, including promoting healthy eating. The setting also broadens children's experiences by inviting outside agencies, such as those bringing animals for children to learn about. Staff are committed to their professional development, including learning sign language to support children's communication skills. The playgroup was rated Good by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 24/04/2025. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome from staff who know them well and provide activities tailored to their interests, such as playing with cars. Children confidently follow routines, like tidying up, and are praised for their efforts, promoting self-esteem. Warm welcome Tailored activities SEND support Outdoor learning Positive behaviour Staff development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday and Thursday from 8.30am until midday, and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8.30am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10388376 Lead inspector Emma Curry Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278097)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253322) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sconce-hills-pre-school-playgroup-ng24-4aj-253322) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 24 April 2025 · Emma Curry 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 receive a warm welcome from staff who know them well and provide activities tailored to their interests, such as playing with cars. Children confidently follow routines, like tidying up, and are praised for their efforts, promoting self-esteem. Inspector highlights - The management team members are proactive in seeking support for children and families who need additional help. - Staff use additional funding effectively to meet children's individual needs. - Staff invite outside agencies into the playgroup to help broaden children's experiences. - Staff are supported to build on their professional development. - Children understand the 'playgroup promises' that staff implement to promote positive behaviour. Areas to develop - 1 gain further information about children's interests and what they already know and can do before they start attending to help plan for their care and learning more precisely. - 2 develop how staff use their interactions with children to help maintain children's focus and attention during their self-chosen play. Inspection #10388376 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278097) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The management team members are proactive in seeking support for children and families who who need additional help. They work closely with parents and make timely referrals to other professionals. This helps to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need to progress in their development. Outdoor space Children enjoy spending time outside in the garden. Staff offer encouragement and model how to balance on a beam and climb on larger apparatus. Staff teach children about the world around them and about nature, as they plant seeds and talk about how plants grow. Inspection history Date: September 2014 - May 2025 Good - April 2025 Good - August 2019 Good - July 2019 Good - March 2016 Good - February 2016 Good - August 2015 Requires improvement - April 2015 Inadequate - March 2015 Inadequate - October 2014 Requires improvement - September 2014 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup ### What is Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup working on improving? ### Which funded hours does Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup accept? ### What is the address of Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup? ### How does Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup support children with SEND? ### How many places does Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newark Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### William Gladstone Childcare Newark · NG24 4HU ](/nursery/william-gladstone-childcare-ng24-4hu-ey435746) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### YMCA Nursery at the Village Newark · NG24 4FH ](/nursery/ymca-nursery-at-the-village-ng24-4fh-2839722) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Children 1st @ Newark Centre Newark · NG24 1JY ](/nursery/children-1st-newark-centre-ng24-1jy-ey481237) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Little Locos Day Nursery Newark · NG24 1LN ](/nursery/little-locos-day-nursery-ng24-1ln-2825119) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school Newark · NG24 3AH 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ng24-3ah-ey310715) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Serendipity's Day Nursery and Pre-school Newark · NG24 1LP 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/serendipity-s-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ng24-1lp-ey355547) [See all nurseries in Newark →](/search?q=Newark) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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