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Seend Playgroup # Seend Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Irene Usher Memorial Hall, Rusty Lane, Melksham, SN12 6NS · Wiltshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Seend Playgroup, located in Melksham, Wiltshire, has been a cornerstone of early childhood education for over five decades, with some current parents having attended as children. The playgroup operates from the Irene Usher Memorial Pavilion, offering children a stimulating environment that spans both indoor and outdoor activities. With direct access to The Lye playing field, children are encouraged to engage with nature and varied play equipment. The dedicated team, all of whom are mothers with qualifications in early years training or Pre-School Learning Alliance, fosters a rich curriculum. This includes traditional pre-school activities like painting and imaginative play, alongside unique village outings such as blackberry picking, nature walks, and visits to Seend School and Church. Further afield, children have explored community farms, forest schools, and even Trowbridge Fire Station. Parental involvement is highly valued, with opportunities for families to participate in the group’s activities and their child's developmental journey. The playgroup is a registered charity and has been rated as a "Good" provider by Ofsted. Our ethos Seend Playgroup provides a stimulating environment that spans indoor and outdoor activities, encouraging children to engage with nature and varied play equipment. They foster a rich curriculum through traditional activities, unique village outings, and community discoveries to support children's developmental journeys. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy spending time at this friendly and welcoming playgroup. They settle very quickly, form strong bonds with the caring staff and make firm friendships with other children. Children are confident and independent, learning to manage their own personal care and interacting kindly with others. Village Playgroup Outdoor Focused Learning Experienced and Qualified Staff Community Engagement ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around a flat hourly rate. Fees are fully inclusive of consumables, additional services, and trips. Good to know - Fees include all consumables, additional services, and trips. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:45am – 2:45pm. Closed Wednesday and weekends. (3pm pick up available for a small extra charge) Age range 18 months to School age Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Term-time only Established 1974 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Seend Playgroup Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10234239 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189718)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146057) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=seend-playgroup-sn12-6ns-146057) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Seend Playgroup Last inspected 21 June 2022 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 thoroughly enjoy spending time at this friendly and welcoming playgroup. They settle very quickly, form strong bonds with the caring staff and make firm friendships with other children. Children are confident and independent, learning to manage their own personal care and interacting kindly with others. Inspector highlights - Children settle very quickly and blossom in confidence, with extra support to overcome social isolation due to COVID-19. - Children have wonderful opportunities to learn about the natural world and environment. - Staff work in close partnership with parents, who speak highly of the care and learning their children receive. - Staff support children's language development effectively, helping children become confident talkers. - Children are physically active throughout the day and learn about healthy living and food choices. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance teaching skills so staff can support children's mathematical development effectively, providing frequent and varied opportunities for children to build on and apply their understanding. - 2 Provide children with a wide range of experiences that help them understand and respect people, families and communities beyond their own. Inspection #10234239 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189718) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff monitor children's development carefully and identify promptly any children who are making slower progress. They provide targeted support to help these children catch up. Outdoor space Children especially enjoy playing outside. They become strong and agile as they learn to negotiate the challenging play equipment in the nearby park. Children are physically active throughout the day. They are extremely agile and delight in running fast, jumping, climbing and balancing. ## Parent Reviews of Seend Playgroup 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLot5JjRKbe3hnkBv9CIHPrccTCDcZPAdbXrBpO9lF4PYyXJA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Amy Plumb 2 years ago Great Playgroup. Both my children attended and loved it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeFlpRUl3EAE!2m1!1s0x487163004d5a5e5d:0x83f122dec73fb697) Reviews from Google for Seend Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9507418628576753303&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2004 - July 2022 Good - June 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2016 Good - June 2013 Good - May 2013 Good - October 2009 Requires improvement - January 2007 Requires improvement - January 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Seend Playgroup ### What stands out about Seend Playgroup? ### How many places does Seend Playgroup have? ### What kind of childcare setting is Seend Playgroup? ### When is Seend Playgroup open? ### How does Seend Playgroup support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Melksham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Seend Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Townsend Barn Nursery Devizes · SN10 1SD ](/nursery/townsend-barn-nursery-sn10-1sd-ey439507) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### ABC Day Nursery (Melksham) Melksham · SN12 6SS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/abc-day-nursery-melksham-ltd-sn12-6ss) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.5 mi ### Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham Melksham · SN12 7NY ](/nursery/bumpers-nursery-at-canberra-melksham-sn12-7ny-2824366) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Queensway Chapel Nursery Melksham · SN12 7LQ ](/nursery/queensway-chapel-nursery-sn12-7lq-ey279555) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.6 mi ### South Hills Nursery Rowde Devizes · SN10 2ND ](/nursery/south-hills-nursery-rowde-sn10-2nd-2845429) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Little Robins Nursery Melksham · SN12 7BT 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/little-robins-nursery-sn12-7bt-ey497354) [See all nurseries in Melksham →](/search?q=Melksham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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