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Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club # Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Maudene School, Swallow Rise, Chatham, ME5 7QB · Medway Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Medway 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 Swallow Risers Preschool and Out of School Club offers a nurturing, stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located within the grounds of Maundene School in Chatham, this charitable organisation has been serving the community for over 40 years. The preschool prides itself on its dedicated and highly trained staff who continuously engage in professional development to maintain high standards of care and education. Children benefit from excellent indoor and outdoor play facilities, including a digging area, trampoline, sandpit, and a covered space for all-weather play. Recognised as "GOOD" by Ofsted, Swallow Risers focuses on promoting positive attitudes towards learning, fostering engagement and motivation in its young learners. The preschool operates during term-time, offering sessional care and supporting families with various free early education entitlements. They encourage healthy eating habits by asking parents to provide nutritious packed lunches and offering healthy snacks and drinks during sessions. What it's like Children walk eagerly and happily up the path to this friendly setting, where they are welcomed by staff. Staff promote children's positive attitudes to learning well, encouraging and praising them, supporting their engagement and motivation. Children delight in joining in with sports day, proudly sharing their medals with their friends. Charity-run Ofsted rated good Dedicated trained staff Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities Sessional preschool with lunch club ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Preschool A.M. Session £16.50 / session - Wraparound Lunch Club £4.90 / hour - Preschool P.M. Session £16.50 / session - Registration fee £10 / session ## Key facts Session types A.M. Preschool Session, Wraparound Lunch Club, P.M. Preschool Session Food Children bring packed lunches; preschool provides snacks. Opening hours Monday to Friday: 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM Age range 2 to 5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10299938 Lead inspector Victoria Salisbury Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225486)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103855) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=swallow-risers-playgroup-and-out-of-school-club-me5-7qb-103855) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club Last inspected 5 July 2023 · Victoria Salisbury 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 walk eagerly and happily up the path to this friendly setting, where they are welcomed by staff. Staff promote children's positive attitudes to learning well, encouraging and praising them, supporting their engagement and motivation. Children delight in joining in with sports day, proudly sharing their medals with their friends. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers are proactive in seeking advice and support from external agencies, which is having a positive impact on young children's learning and development. - Children benefit from warm, positive staff, who celebrate all children's cultures and home languages. - Staff say they enjoy their jobs and feel leaders and managers are approachable, welcoming opportunities to develop their own skills and knowledge. - Children benefit from staff successfully prioritising gaps in learning following the COVID-19 pandemic. - Staff prioritise one-to-one support for children with SEND to ensure they make good progress and are swift and timely in accessing additional support. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen arrangements for sharing information to support new staff so that they have a firm understanding of children's individual learning needs from the outset - 2 strengthen the arrangements for involving parents in their child's learning in the setting and at home. Inspection #10299938 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225486) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents talk highly of their children's key person and the relationships that they have. > They appreciate the support they receive to help their children with some aspects of their development at home, such as toilet training. > They talk highly of the progress their children have made and the 'little touches' that staff provide, such as making individual cards for family members. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. All children make good progress and quickly become confident communicators. Staff prioritise one-to-one support for children with SEND to ensure they make good progress. They are swift and timely in accessing additional support. Outdoor space Staff invest in new resources for the outdoor space to support children who do not have outdoor access at home. They have plans to enhance it further to support children's physical skills. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocICUNuIFr1O9-lZ3bMxjZbesaKM7VEZDysOBQvQuW6PUgd5NA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Scarlett Arnold 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBOWVQRXpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cd31831f4be5:0xd47f57fbe823a30b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVh-CCsjeF_WV-9QzzKFmgsUY3bzEfV4PSECuFNl1QOWVoE0GI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Tori 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnMkotSnl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cd31831f4be5:0xd47f57fbe823a30b) Reviews from Google for Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15312053997526033163&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2012 - August 2023 Good - July 2023 Good - February 2019 Good - January 2019 Good - June 2018 Requires improvement - June 2015 Good - June 2015 Good - August 2014 Requires improvement - July 2014 Requires improvement - May 2014 Inadequate - February 2014 Inadequate - January 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club ### What is the staff team like at Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club? ### What do parents say about Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club? ### How does Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club support children with SEND? ### Is Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club a private nursery? ### From what age does Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club accept children? ### Which area does Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chatham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Owl & Bear Daycare Chatham · ME5 7PQ 4.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/owl-bear-daycare-me5-7pq-ey553819) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Honeypot Day Nursery Chatham · ME5 8AJ ](/nursery/honeypot-day-nursery-ltd-me5-8aj-103714) - [ Ofsted: Met 0.6 mi ### Abacus Day Care Chatham · ME5 7NX 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/abacus-day-care-limited-me5-7nx-2862346) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Buttercups at Little Teddies Chatham · ME5 9LW ](/nursery/buttercups-at-little-teddies-me5-9lw-2695576) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Teddies Walderslade Chatham · ME5 9LW ](/nursery/little-teddies-walderslade-me5-9lw-2783623) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.9 mi ### Teeny Feet Day Nursery Chatham · ME5 8BP ](/nursery/teeny-feet-day-nursery-me5-8bp-ey482828) [See all nurseries in Chatham →](/search?q=Chatham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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