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Silkstone Pre School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·Old Town School, High Street, Barnsley, S75 4LR · Barnsley
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd, registered in 1977, provides childcare for children aged two to four in Barnsley. The pre-school operates from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, all year round, and also offers an out-of-school club for older children.

The setting employs six members of staff, with varying early years qualifications, including one at Level 6 and two at Level 3. Children at Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd arrive happy and eager to learn, confidently choosing activities and developing strong friendships.

They display good concentration and are motivated to learn during supervised activities, developing their vocabulary and social skills. The pre-school fosters a sense of security and belonging and effectively partners with parents, who are kept informed about their children's progress through daily chats and regular updates.

The manager has clear and ambitious intentions for children's learning, leading a skilled and experienced team in delivering the curriculum. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children arrive at this welcoming pre-school happy and eager to learn with their friends, confidently choosing from a wide range of resources and activities. They display well-established friendships, moving around holding hands and having meaningful conversations with their peers. During supervised activities, children are well engaged, demonstrating good concentration, motivation to learn, and wonderfully developed social skills.

Well-established routinesEffective parent partnershipStrong leadership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

1977

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Silkstone Pre School Playgroup

Last inspected 6 June 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at this welcoming pre-school happy and eager to learn with their friends, confidently choosing from a wide range of resources and activities. They display well-established friendships, moving around holding hands and having meaningful conversations with their peers. During supervised activities, children are well engaged, demonstrating good concentration, motivation to learn, and wonderfully developed social skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive at this welcoming pre-school happy and eager to learn and are supported to find their coat pegs and join friends in activities.
  • Children move calmly and confidently choose from a wide range of resources and activities, showcasing well-established friendships and meaningful conversations.
  • During supervised activities, children are well engaged, exhibiting good concentration and motivation to learn as they explore their environment and develop vocabulary.
  • Children feel safe and secure, understanding routines, and developing wonderful social skills through conversations and sharing experiences.
  • Children behave well, with staff having clear and consistent expectations that result in a calm and considerate environment supporting learning.
  • Partnership with parents is effective, with parents feeling well-informed about their children's learning and progress through daily communication.
  • The manager displays clear, ambitious intentions for children's learning and is highly skilled and experienced in leading the staff team to deliver the curriculum.
  • Children have many opportunities to extend their mathematical skills, with staff effectively role-modelling mathematical language indoors and outdoors.

Areas to develop

  • 1Extend opportunities for children to develop their physical and gross motor skills.
Inspection #10279752 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff recognise that some children need additional support to access learning and adapt the environment and their interactions to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work well with external agencies to support their practice, leading to high levels of well-being and good progress for children with SEND.

Parent Reviews of Silkstone Pre School Playgroup

5.0
(7)
Meigan Oxley
a year ago

Fantastic small childcare setting. I moved my daughter here after not being happy with her previous provision. All the staff are super friendly and helpful and my little one settled much better than her previous setting. My daughter always tells me that she's had a lovely day on the way home and communication through the app and pick ups is really good. I believe this is a very good setting and would recommend to anyone locally who is thinking about childcare for 2-4 year olds or those moving their little one around 2 yrs. They offer term time provisions and holiday options. My little one loves getting out and about locally during the holidays. The holiday offer has been great for me as a working mum.

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Jennifer Thawley
a year ago

My little boy started at Silkstone pre-school playgroup in September. He had been attending another nursery prior to this but settled in here so well. He absolutely loves going and often asks me if he's going into nursery. His key workers have made a real effort to get to know him well and they often post pictures on to the app that the nursery use. It's great to see him doing so many different activities that help his learning and development on a daily basis. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Nathan Oxley
a year ago

Fantastic pre school. We send our 2 year old here and she loves it

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Kristen Pilarek
a month ago

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at this preschool. Our son has been attending since he had just turned two and is now preparing to move up to school in September. Having the same key worker throughout has been so valuable for his confidence and sense of security. The progress he’s made has been incredible—not just developmentally, but in his confidence, friendships, and overall happiness. When he first started, he was quite nervous at drop-off, but thanks to the care and support from the staff, he now runs in without looking back, which says everything about how comfortable he feels. The team truly go above and beyond. Communication is excellent, whether through parents’ evenings, chats at the door, or updates on the app—you always feel informed and involved. The environment is constantly evolving with new activities and provisions to keep things engaging. They also put on lovely events like Christmas performances and themed days, which are always so special. The holiday club is a fantastic bonus, and it’s been great that the routine and familiar setting stay consistent during school breaks. We’re so grateful for the care and dedication they’ve shown our son. It’s clear how much they genuinely care, and we feel very lucky to have been part of such a wonderful setting.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2008

  • June 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • November 2013Good
  • November 2008Good

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