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St Matthew's Playgroup # St Matthew's Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · St. Matthews Playgroup, Chadderton Hall Road, Oldham, OL1 2RQ · Oldham Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Oldham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Matthew's Playgroup, located in Oldham, OL1 2RQ, is a cheerful and inviting early years setting established in 1997. It offers full day care during term time, operating from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm, Monday to Friday. The playgroup is led by a dedicated committee and staffed by nine members, including a manager, with two holding early years professional status and four qualified at level 3. The playgroup focuses on providing a rich and varied curriculum tailored to the children's individual needs, ensuring they feel secure and well-cared for. Children from 2 to 4 years old are inspired to explore and develop their skills through activities like imaginative play, outdoor learning, and focused mathematics. The setting places a high value on partnership with parents, encouraging their involvement in discussions about their children's progress and experiences. St Matthew's Playgroup also provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, supporting a strong start to their educational journey. What it's like Children are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming setting. They leave their parents and carers with a wave, excited to start the day. Staff know the children well and use this information to help meet their individual needs. Staff spend dedicated time with children when they first start, sensitively providing reassurance and offering experiences that engage them. This means children feel secure, as they receive care and attention. This helps to promote their overall well-being. Warm and welcoming Rich curriculum Strong parent partnership Promotes independence Outdoor play opportunities Strong focus on SEND ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.45am to 3.45pm, from Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 1997 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Matthew's Playgroup Last inspected 10 September 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming setting. They leave their parents and carers with a wave, excited to start the day. Staff know the children well and use this information to help meet their individual needs. Staff spend dedicated time with children when they first start, sensitively providing reassurance and offering experiences that engage them. This means children feel secure, as they receive care and attention. This helps to promote their overall well-being. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming setting and leave their parents and carers with a wave, excited to start the day. - Staff know the children well and use this information to help meet their individual needs, sensitively providing reassurance and offering engaging experiences. - Staff provide children with a rich and varied curriculum, engaging well with children as they play, ensuring children build on their skills over time. - Staff support children to recognise their emotions and resolve conflicts, promoting independence and kind interactions. - Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play, enjoying imaginative games, football, sand, and water activities. - Mathematics is promoted well, with staff supporting children to count objects and recognise numbers and plan focus activities. - Staff promote children's communication and language skills extremely well, using clear narration and emphasising words. - Parents and carers express genuine happiness about the care their children receive, appreciating the communication and their children's progress. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to monitor and strengthen staff practice to raise the quality of teaching for all children. Inspection #10350927 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259161) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting works closely with parents and other professionals to make timely referrals for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. It uses funding to provide one-to-one and small-group sessions. The setting offers intense support for children to close gaps in their learning. It places a strong focus on helping children to transition to school when the time comes. Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. They love playing outside together, and staff provide a range of opportunities for them to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy playing imaginative games and football with their friends. They engage in sand and water activities. Staff encourage children and show them how to use resources, which helps to extend children's learning. Inspection history - September 2024 Good - November 2015 Good - December 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about St Matthew's Playgroup ### Which funding entitlements does St Matthew's Playgroup accept? ### What is the address of St Matthew's Playgroup? ### How was St Matthew's Playgroup rated by Ofsted? ### What are the main strengths of St Matthew's Playgroup? ## Nearby day nurseries in Oldham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Matthew's Playgroup. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.9 mi ### The Forest Tree Nursery Oldham · OL9 0HW 4.6(18 reviews) ](/nursery/the-forest-tree-nursery-ol9-0hw-2783839) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Ladybirds Educational Nursery Chadderton, Oldham · OL9 0HB 4.3(10 reviews) ](/nursery/ladybirds-educational-nursery-ol9-0hb-ey338540) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Starfish Day Nursery Oldham · OL9 9HU ](/nursery/starfish-day-nursery-ol9-9hu-ey275059) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Baytree Park Private Day Nursery Middleton · M24 2AZ 3.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/baytree-park-private-day-nursery-m24-2az-511126) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Broadway Day Nursery Oldham · OL2 5EP 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/broadway-day-nursery-ol2-5ep-ey496629) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Jack-In-A-Box Playgroup and Bee'Z Nee'Z Out Of School Club Oldham · OL2 5LS ](/nursery/jack-in-a-box-playgroup-and-bee-z-nee-z-out-of-school-club-ol2-5ls-ey490027) [See all nurseries in Oldham →](/search?q=Oldham) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Matthew's Playgroup Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10350927 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259161)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508066) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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