--- title: "Sherwood Playgroup CIO, Nottingham | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-playgroup-cio-ng5-3fn-ey487208 description: "Sherwood Playgroup CIO in Nottingham — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Sherwood Playgroup CIO Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · Sherwood Community Centre, Woodthorpe House, NOTTINGHAM, NG5 3FN · Nottingham Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Nottingham ## About this early years setting Sherwood Playgroup CIO, established in 1961, stands as one of Nottingham's longest-running playgroups, offering quality childcare and early years education for children aged two and above. Operating from a large, well-ventilated hall within the Sherwood Community Centre, the playgroup provides a stimulating environment with access to an enclosed outdoor play area. The dedicated and experienced staff curate a wide range of high-quality resources, regularly updated to inspire and engage children's attention, fostering independence and extending learning through play. As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, the playgroup's funds are managed by trustees and members, including parents and carers, ensuring a community-focused approach. They also collaborate with Nottingham Trent University, providing mentoring and placement support to Early Years Initial Teacher Training Students. With a maximum of 26 children per session, Sherwood Playgroup offers a nurturing and happy environment for children to develop and learn. Our ethos The staff provide a caring & happy environment for children to play and learn. They encourage children to develop independence and extend children's learning in a skilled and supportive way valuing children's individual learning styles. What it's like Children separate from their parents well and happily walk into their group with staff. Staff work closely with families and build positive relationships, which help children to feel safe and secure. Children confidently take their belongings and hang them up on a peg and then choose items to explore. Established 1961 Community-focused Experienced Staff Indoor & Outdoor Play ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://sherwoodplaygroup.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Term time only Tuesday to Friday Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types morning, afternoon, full-day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sherwood Playgroup CIO Last inspected 6 December 2022 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 Inspector highlights - Staff and managers understand child development and how children learn, adapting the learning environment to support all children, including those with SEND or EAL. - Children develop skills to become independent, such as taking themselves to the toilet and sorting their lunch boxes. - Children are supported by staff to develop their physical skills through activities like climbing, scooting, and spinning. - Children gain an understanding of keeping themselves healthy as staff talk about healthy and unhealthy foods. - Parents are happy with the group and the care given to their children, and value the unique learning opportunities provided. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently expose children to vocabulary beyond what they already know - 2 further develop processes to support staff to be clear on how they can improve their practice when interacting with children, to enhance children's experiences. Inspection #10236630 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204483) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on their children being able to access things at the group that they do not get elsewhere, such as learning skills out in the woods. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff and managers understand child development and how children learn. They use this knowledge to adapt the learning environment to support all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or children who speak English as an additional language. Outdoor space Outside, staff encourage children to climb in and out of tunnels, ride scooters and tricycles, spin around in spinning tops and run around. In the garden, when children kick large shiny balls, staff say, "good kicking." EAL / language support ## Google Reviews of Sherwood Playgroup CIO 5.0 (1 Google review) Rebecca Gilby 6 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNMl9lby13RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c10f5bb94dd1:0xd3492ba4a3af8555) Reviews from Google for Sherwood Playgroup CIO. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=15224748001423492437&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2017 - December 2022 Good - January 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Sherwood Playgroup CIO ### How does Sherwood Playgroup CIO support children who speak English as an additional language? ### What does Sherwood Playgroup CIO do well? ### Where is Sherwood Playgroup CIO located? ### What grade did Ofsted give Sherwood Playgroup CIO? ### When was Sherwood Playgroup CIO established? ## About the setting Sherwood Playgroup CIO registered in 2015 and is based in Nottingham. The group opens Tuesday to Friday, 9.15am until 4pm, term time only, and also provides a breakfast club from 8.30am. The group employs six members of childcare staff, of whom three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and two hold level 6 qualifications. The group provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY487208 Registered person Sherwood Playgroup Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in NOTTINGHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sherwood Playgroup CIO. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Woodthorpe Day Nursery Nottingham · NG5 4FE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodthorpe-day-nursery-ng5-4fe-ey412715 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet Sherwood Nottingham · NG5 4DB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sherwood-ng5-4db-2835918 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery Nottingham · NG5 4HT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/coteswood-house-pre-school-and-day-nursery-ng5-4ht-ey480687 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Poplars Blossoms Nursery School Nottingham · NG5 3JA 4.8(31 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/poplars-blossoms-nursery-school-ltd-ng5-3ja-ey316871 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham City Hospital Nottingham · NG5 1PB 4.6(22 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-nottingham-city-hospital-ng5-1pb-ey422550 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Willows Pre-School Nursery Nottingham · NG5 6EX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-pre-school-nursery-ng5-6ex-ey257438 See all nurseries in NOTTINGHAM →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=NOTTINGHAM ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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