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Southwick Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.6(5 Google reviews) ·Southwick Community Association, 24 Southwick Street, Brighton, BN42 4TE · West Sussex
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this early years setting

Southwick Pre-School Playgroup, located in Brighton, BN42 4TE, provides a stimulating environment for children aged two to four years. Registered with Ofsted in 1963 and re-registered in 2016, the pre-school operates from the Southwick Community Centre, West Sussex, during term time, with a holiday club available as needed.

The dedicated team of six staff members, all qualified to at least Level 3 in childcare, ensures a nurturing and educational experience. Children eagerly engage in well-planned activities, fostering confidence and a love for learning.

The pre-school excels in supporting children's personal development and encourages positive behaviour through strong attachments with key persons. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support from the manager and coordinator, who work closely with parents and external professionals.

Parents consistently praise the staff's supportive and understanding approach, noting significant progress in their children's confidence, independence, and speech. The setting also promotes good hygiene, healthy eating habits, and physical development through outdoor play, while instilling British values through discussions on good manners and inclusion.

The pre-school accepts funded hours for two, three, and four-year-olds.

What it's like

Children eagerly arrive at this pre-school to play and are greeted warmly by the friendly staff. Staff provide exciting activities that children are confident and keen to explore. Children behave well and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, forming strong attachments with their key person. Children can choose to play outdoors in the fresh air for much of the day.

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Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Registered with Ofsted

1963

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Southwick Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 4 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children eagerly arrive at this pre-school to play and are greeted warmly by the friendly staff. Staff provide exciting activities that children are confident and keen to explore. Children behave well and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, forming strong attachments with their key person. Children can choose to play outdoors in the fresh air for much of the day.

Inspector highlights

  • Children eagerly arrive and are greeted warmly by friendly staff.
  • Staff provide exciting activities that children are confident and keen to explore.
  • Children behave well and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well and make good progress.
  • The manager has a clear vision, and staff passionately create a play-based curriculum.
  • Children are encouraged to develop a love of reading and knowledge of the natural world.
  • Staff consistently support children to understand behavioural expectations and boundaries.
  • Children learn about good hygiene routines and healthy food choices and practise gross motor skills outdoors.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen staff's skills to help them offer more-precise support for children to develop their understanding of mathematical language and concepts.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well and make good progress from their starting points. The manager and special educational needs coordinator liaise with parents and other professionals to ensure that children with SEND receive the help they need.

Outdoor space

Children can choose to play outdoors in the fresh air for much of the day. Children practise their gross motor skills and develop their muscles outdoors. Staff challenge them to manage risk in the garden, such as when mastering the climbing frame and negotiating scooters on the scooter ramps.

Google Reviews of Southwick Pre-School Playgroup

4.6
(5 Google reviews)
Pauline Boden
5 years ago

Southwick preschool playgroup is a lovely setting in the heart of Southwick. The staff are very understand of the children's individual needs. There's a great atmosphere when dropping children off and collecting them. All the staff are very approachable and will keep you well informed. There are always different themes and displays to help the children with their learning. I would highly recommend this group.

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Katie Maltbaek
5 years ago

Absolutely brilliant. So so glad that we started my little one here. It's a brilliant play school where the staff are all very knowledgeable and caring and friendly. We moved here from a big nursery and wish we had moved sooner. My son loves it and does lots of new activities, and I feel that he is also being well prepared for starting school.

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Silvia Parcheva
2 years ago

My daughter loves that nursery, very friendly and experienced staff.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

4 July 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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