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Sprowston Nursery Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
·Wroxham Road Methodist Church, Sprowston, NORWICH, NR7 8AD · Norfolk
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Sprowston Nursery Playgroup is a well-established preschool in Norwich, boasting over 40 years of service and a "Good" OFSTED rating with "Outstanding Outcomes for Children". The playgroup focuses on a stimulating learning environment where children can participate in educational games, fun outdoor activities, and creative pursuits like drawing, colouring, and painting.

They cater to children aged 2 to 4 years old on a term-time-only basis, prioritising their safety and development with a dedicated team of early years practitioners. The nursery encourages parent involvement through observations on Tapestry and offers various sessions throughout the week.

What it's like

Children are well supervised and cared for in a safe and welcoming environment. They are supported to be independent and follow routines. Staff plan engaging activities and encourage positive behaviour through praise and gentle reminders.

Established for over 40 yearsGood OFSTED rating (Outstanding Outcomes for Children)Play-based learningTerm-time onlyFocus on physical, emotional, and developmental needs

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat rate per individual three-hour session. No other session types, age-banded rates, or inclusions are specified in the provided text.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

Mondays 12-3pm; Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm or 9am-3pm

Age range

2 yrs to 4 yrs

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

morning, afternoon, full day

Waitlist

contact nursery for availability

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sprowston Nursery Playgroup

Last inspected 9 November 2021

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 are well supervised and cared for in a safe and welcoming environment. They are supported to be independent and follow routines. Staff plan engaging activities and encourage positive behaviour through praise and gentle reminders.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager effectively monitors the educational programme and identifies areas for improvement.
  • New staff are appropriately inducted and all staff receive good support and regular supervision.
  • All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, benefit from a language-rich environment.
  • Staff track children's progress effectively, swiftly identifying and supporting those at risk of falling behind.
  • Children are physically active and spend large amounts of time outside.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to introduce more challenging concepts and ideas for the most-able children, so that these children get to know even more and get to do even more
  • 2work even more closely with parents so that children receive clear and consistent messages with regard to health choices around food.
Inspection #10213700 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very favourably about the playgroup.

They feel well informed about their children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff swiftly identify children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are at risk of falling behind. Staff engage with parents and work with other professionals. They tailor their support, which includes individual and small-group sessions to meet the children's individual needs. This ensures that gaps in learning are reduced as quickly as possible.

Outdoor space

A covered outdoor area and a new mud kitchen have recently been installed, providing children with better outdoor learning opportunities. Children are physically active and spend large amounts of time outside. Staff teach children about respecting living things, when they find a caterpillar in the garden.

Inspection history

Date: January 2004

  • December 2021Good
  • November 2021Good
  • November 2019Good
  • November 2019Good
  • April 2015Outstanding
  • March 2015Outstanding
  • November 2011Good
  • November 2011Good
  • February 2007Outstanding
  • January 2004Good

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