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Sharpness Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
·c/o Sharpness Primary School, Newtown, Berkeley, GL13 9NU · Gloucestershire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Sharpness Playgroup, an integral part of Sharpness Primary School, is a nurturing educational environment located in Berkeley. The school is committed to fostering a positive atmosphere where every child feels valued, secure, and respected, encouraging enjoyment, exploration, and enthusiasm in their learning journey.

With a dedicated team of staff, governors, and volunteers, the school provides a well-structured and exciting curriculum designed to develop confident and inquisitive learners. The 'Mars' class specifically caters to EYFS/Year 1 children, indicating their provision for early years education within the primary school setting.

While the website frequently mentions the primary school, the early years focus of the 'Mars' class suggests that the playgroup operates within this broader framework, offering a seamless transition for children as they progress through their early education. The school aims for every child to take responsibility for achieving their best in all their endeavours.

Our ethos

We are a happy school at the heart of our community. It is a place where all children feel valued and secure and where we care for and treat each other with respect. A place where education is focused on enjoyment, experience, exploration, enquiry and enthusiasm.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by caring, friendly staff and quickly settle into routines. Staff know children well and build trusting relationships. Children enjoy their time at the playgroup and look to staff for reassurance when needed.

Part of primary schoolEYFS curriculumCommunity-focused

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Age range

EYFS/Y1

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sharpness Playgroup

Last inspected 23 May 2024

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 are welcomed by caring, friendly staff and quickly settle into routines. Staff know children well and build trusting relationships. Children enjoy their time at the playgroup and look to staff for reassurance when needed.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are welcomed by caring, friendly staff.
  • Staff design and plan an ambitious curriculum based on children's interests.
  • The strong management team has a good oversight of the playgroup and a clear vision for care and education.
  • The playgroup is very inclusive, and staff meet all children's individual needs well.
  • Staff support children's communication and language very well through various opportunities and high-quality interactions.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to support staff to be consistent in their behaviour management strategies, to better help children understand behaviour expectations and the impact of their behaviour on themselves and others.
Inspection #10339294 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make good progress, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator is very knowledgeable and works closely with various multi-agency professionals and the local authority to ensure children with SEND have the right support to access the curriculum and meet their needs.

Outdoor space

Leaders want to enhance the outdoor provision to further develop the outdoor curriculum, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: September 2004

  • June 2024Good
  • May 2024Good
  • July 2018Good
  • July 2018Good
  • March 2015Good
  • February 2015Good
  • March 2009Requires improvement
  • October 2007Good
  • September 2004Good

Frequently asked about Sharpness Playgroup

About the setting

Sharpness Playgroup registered in 1992 and operates from a building in the grounds of Sharpness Primary School, Newtown near Berkeley. The playgroup opens during term times only, Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm and on Fridays from 9am to midday. The playgroup receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Seven members of staff work directly with the children; five hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3 and two at level 2.

URN
101524
Registered person
Sharpness Playgroup Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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