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South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Berkeley Close, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UW · Gloucestershire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds and just four miles from Cirencester, offers a nurturing environment for children from two years old. Conveniently located next to Ann Edwards C of E Primary School, the playgroup focuses on promoting learning through play, aiming to provide a smooth transition for children between their home environment and formal schooling.

The playgroup operates across six terms in an academic year, with clearly defined term dates and inset days. They are an Ofsted-rated 'Good' establishment across all areas, reflecting their commitment to quality early years education.

Parents can easily register their child online or contact the playgroup directly via phone for inquiries.

Our ethos

Our philosophy is to promote learning through play and ease the transition between home and school.

What it's like

Children happily arrive and settle quickly at the pre-school. They have positive relationships with staff and clearly have attachments with their key workers. Younger children benefit from being in a smaller group with familiar adults. Staff are nurturing and caring and prioritise children's well-being, which helps children to feel safe and secure.

Learning through playOfsted rated goodLocated next to primary school

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.55am to 2.55pm, with a breakfast club from 8.15am.

Age range

2 years old +

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 12 July 2024 · Amy Fedrick

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 happily arrive and settle quickly at the pre-school. They have positive relationships with staff and clearly have attachments with their key workers. Younger children benefit from being in a smaller group with familiar adults. Staff are nurturing and caring and prioritise children's well-being, which helps children to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are passionate about the pre-school. They express how much they enjoy coming to work and being with the children.
  • The pre-school has strong links with the local community, and children have opportunities to be involved in local events.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills well. Children have daily opportunities to read stories, sing songs and learn a range of vocabulary, including mathematical language.
  • Staff establish positive partnerships with families. They have daily communication with parents and share how parents can support their child's learning at home.
  • The pre-school is inclusive.

Areas to develop

  • 1explore ways to provide sufficient challenge to children, particularly during spontaneous free play, to build on what children already know and can do
  • 2monitor even more closely the impact of staff's professional development, to raise the overall quality further.
Inspection #10351265 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress. The special educational needs coordinator supports staff and families to ensure that children's individual needs are identified early and makes appropriate referrals to relevant professionals so that children get the right help at the right time.

Outdoor space

Children have access to both indoor and outdoor environments, including a wild nature learning area. Children confidently explore their surroundings and independently choose what they would like to do.

Parent Reviews of South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup

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Inspection history

Date: December 2007

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2024Good
  • November 2018Good
  • November 2017Requires improvement
  • December 2014Good
  • December 2014Good
  • June 2011Good
  • May 2011Good
  • December 2007Requires improvement

Frequently asked about South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup

About the setting

South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1969 and is run by a management committee. The playgroup operates during term time only. The committee employs 10 members of staff to work directly with the children, including the manager. Of these, two hold qualified teacher status, one holds a qualification at level 5 and five hold qualifications at level 3.

URN
101528
Registered person
South Cerney Pre-School 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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