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Silverhill Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·St. Lukes Church Hall, Alma Terrace, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, TN37 6QT · East Sussex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Silverhill Playgroup is a nurturing early years setting focused on child-led learning within a safe and stimulating environment. The playgroup emphasises play-based education, encouraging curiosity and development through engaging activities.

They prioritise the well-being and individual growth of each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence. The setting is committed to providing a supportive atmosphere for both children and their families, ensuring a positive start to their educational journey.

They also highlight their acceptance of government funding schemes to make childcare accessible.

Our ethos

Silverhill Playgroup is committed to child-led, play-based education, fostering curiosity, individual growth, and confidence in a safe and stimulating environment. They aim to create a nurturing atmosphere that supports children and their families, ensuring a positive start to education.

What it's like

Children begin their day in a welcoming space with many choices to ignite their interests, fostering strong relationships with friends and staff. Their curiosity is captured by activities like playing in cardboard boxes and observing frogspawn, making them feel safe and secure in the spacious environment. Staff plan carefully, providing appealing activities and knowing children individually to help them develop knowledge and skills, with children showing excitement for taking home 'Bonnie' the cooking bear.

Child-led learningPlay-based educationAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Sessions are from 9am to 3pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9am to midday on Tuesday and Friday.

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Silverhill Playgroup

Last inspected 2 March 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 begin their day in a welcoming space with many choices to ignite their interests, fostering strong relationships with friends and staff. Their curiosity is captured by activities like playing in cardboard boxes and observing frogspawn, making them feel safe and secure in the spacious environment. Staff plan carefully, providing appealing activities and knowing children individually to help them develop knowledge and skills, with children showing excitement for taking home 'Bonnie' the cooking bear.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop good communication and language skills through real-life situations and learn new words.
  • Children benefit from many opportunities to practise physical control and spatial awareness in the large indoor play space.
  • At snack times, children practise independence by pouring their own drinks and taking turns as helpers.
  • Children play well together, and staff support their social skills by intervening promptly to ensure play continues without interruption or conflict.
  • Leaders offer staff regular support and supervision and encourage professional development, using funding effectively to close gaps in children's development.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more support for children to practise and further develop the new skills they learn in small groups, during their independent play
  • 2extend opportunities for children to share their backgrounds and home experiences, to further develop their understanding of different people and communities.
Inspection #10214072 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with speech delay are well supported and staff are passionate about making improvements. Adults and children use simple sign language to support those who need further development in their interactions. Staff make specific provision to ensure there is a fair and consistent approach if children need further support.

Outdoor space

All children enjoy the free flow to an outside area. They care for plants and flowers and explore water in buckets and jugs.

Parent Reviews of Silverhill Playgroup

5.0
(3)
Chloe Loake
3 years ago

My little girl absolutely loves playgroup and always leaves smiling. I was apprehensive about being away from my child but the staff are so lovely and accommodating and I can leave her with full trust that she is well cared for. They are always thinking of new activities for the children to do and are very well organised. the staff are so kind and go above and beyond, they give my daughter a cuddle when she needs it and have really taken the time to get to know her.

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Jo Kilpatrick
8 years ago

Both my girls have attended Silverhill Playgroup and they both loved it. The staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. They have different activities each week with the girls having plenty of opportunity to learn, play and come home with artwork and models.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2004

  • April 2022Good
  • March 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • November 2016Good
  • November 2012Good
  • October 2012Good
  • December 2009Good
  • November 2009Good
  • December 2006Good
  • November 2004Requires improvement

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