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St Brendans Parish Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·St. Brendans Catholic Primary School, Beanfield Avenue, Corby, NN18 0AZ · North Northamptonshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

St. Brendan's Parish Playgroup, established in 1993, operates within St. Brendan's Catholic Primary School in Corby. The playgroup maintains a fully inclusive admissions policy and is open during term time from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 3:15 pm.

They received a 'GOOD' rating from Ofsted. The playgroup prides itself on a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a team of experienced and enthusiastic childcare professionals dedicated to fostering children's growth and development.

They utilise the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, which they refer to as the 'golden thread' guiding their practices, skills, and learning opportunities. This approach aims to support each child's individual learning journey and provide them with the best start.

The playgroup operates a waiting list system, encouraging early applications. Prospective families can contact Kim via phone or email for further information or to request an application pack.

The playgroup also has a presence on Facebook.

Our ethos

St. Brendan's Parish Playgroup uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework as the 'golden thread' for their practices, skills, and learning opportunities, aiming to support each child's individual learning journey and provide them with the best start. They pride themselves on a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a dedicated team fostering children's growth and development.

What it's like

Children are happy and feel at home in this inclusive playgroup. On arrival, they quickly settle into play, exploring the wide range of activities that staff offer them. They demonstrate high levels of enjoyment and engagement, showing they feel safe and secure.

Established 1993Ofsted "Good" ratingEYFS FrameworkCatholic Primary School settingInclusive intake policy

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am-3:15pm Term Time.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Brendans Parish Playgroup

Last inspected 27 March 2025

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 happy and feel at home in this inclusive playgroup. On arrival, they quickly settle into play, exploring the wide range of activities that staff offer them. They demonstrate high levels of enjoyment and engagement, showing they feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well thought out and meaningful to children.
  • Communication and language are supported well by staff.
  • Staff promote children's healthy eating and teach them about oral health.
  • Staff work with parents and external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The manager is dedicated and has an effective oversight of the playgroup.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff interactions to further develop the quality of the teaching, so that children receive consistent learning experiences.
Inspection #10375871 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work with parents and external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use strategies such as regular progress reviews, to address gaps in children's learning. This tailored approach ensures that each child receives the necessary support and promotes positive outcomes.

Outdoor space

Outside, staff support children to develop their physical skills and cooperation. Children line up balance beams and tyres to make an obstacle course and use chalks to draw in the 'mark-making den'.

Parent Reviews of St Brendans Parish Playgroup

5.0
(2)
pip!
2 years ago

I live by this school and whenever I see children in the playground as u go by there are always happy faces on the children

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Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • April 2025Good
  • March 2025Good
  • May 2019Good
  • May 2019Good
  • December 2018Good
  • November 2018Inadequate
  • February 2016Good
  • January 2016Good
  • July 2015Requires improvement
  • April 2011Good
  • March 2011Good

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