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St Paul's Playgroup # St Paul's Playgroup in Plymouth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Barne Lane, St Budeaux, PLYMOUTH, PL5 1NE · Plymouth Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Plymouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Paul's Playgroup, located in St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, was registered in 1992 and is managed by a committee of parent trustees. This long-established pre-school offers a nurturing and inviting home-from-home environment where children arrive with joy and confidence, independently storing their lunch bags before accessing various age-appropriate activities. With a 'Good' rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on June 22, 2023, the playgroup focuses on ambitious curriculum goals that prepare children for their next stage of learning, including developing confidence and knowledge in physical development. The committed team of eight staff members holds various levels of childcare qualifications, ensuring high-quality education and care. The playgroup actively encourages parents to participate in their children's learning experiences and supports families with guidance on healthy eating and dental hygiene. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress due to effective strategies and strong links with outside agencies. The playgroup operates term-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3 pm, and accepts funded hours for two, three, and four-year-olds. What it's like Children have strong and secure relationships with the staff at this pre-school. Managers create a nurturing and inviting home-from-home environment for children, who arrive with joy and confidence. Older children concentrate well as they explore puzzles and books, and are good role models for younger children. Staff help children build small-hand muscles and understand emotions, creating a calm atmosphere where children are curious learners and confident communicators. Nurturing environment Ambitious curriculum Strong parent relationships Physical development focus Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 1992 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Paul's Playgroup Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10298811 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224497)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/117231) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-paul-s-playgroup-pl5-1ne-117231) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Paul's Playgroup Last inspected 22 June 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children have strong and secure relationships with the staff at this pre-school. Managers create a nurturing and inviting home-from-home environment for children, who arrive with joy and confidence. Older children concentrate well as they explore puzzles and books, and are good role models for younger children. Staff help children build small-hand muscles and understand emotions, creating a calm atmosphere where children are curious learners and confident communicators. Inspector highlights - Children have strong and secure relationships with the staff at this pre-school. - Managers create a nurturing and inviting home-from-home environment for children, who arrive with joy and confidence. - Staff help children to build their small-hand muscles and understand emotions. - The curriculum is ambitious for all children and prepares them for the next stage of learning. - The pre-school managers and staff create secure relationships with parents and provide guidance on healthy eating and dental hygiene. - Managers have established a team of staff who enjoy working at the pre-school and who feel supported by their peers and manager. - Managers have created an ambitious curriculum, which supports all children to develop and progress to the next stage of learning. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in their learning and development. Areas to develop - 1 Extend opportunities for parents to receive up-to-date information about their children's daily learning and overall progress, to further strengthen parent partnership. - 2 Review and adapt children's intimate care routines to reflect their individual preferences and to improve their overall experience. Inspection #10298811 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224497) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in their learning and development. The special educational needs coordinator supports staff to know and use effective strategies, such as visual cues, which enables children with SEND to thrive. Managers have effective links with outside agencies to ensure that children receive additional professional support when needed. Outdoor space Older children build core skills and balance as they confidently climb up ladders and walk on stepping stones in the outdoor play area. ## Parent Reviews of St Paul's Playgroup 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVAUQ3-8uh2UFyEDbqaknVGeIxL3teEVP1BIr-zNRqwzh1xy3w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Ashford 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRdE56dzBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c9257a903e87d:0x2ea2e31c83bcfeaf) Reviews from Google for St Paul's Playgroup. 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