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The Playpen Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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5.0(3 Google reviews) ·270a Victoria Avenue, Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3DZ · Kingston upon Hull
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull

About this early years setting

The Playpen Pre-School in Hull is a well-established early education provider with over 50 years of experience, proudly serving families in The Avenues. The school focuses on a holistic learning approach, aiming to enrich children’s minds, bodies, and spirits.

With an OFSTED rating of "Good" and many outstanding features, The Playpen is committed to nurturing individual growth and development in a home-like environment. The dedicated team, led by manager Nicola Weston who holds a 1st class Bachelor's of Arts with Honours in Early Childhood Education and Care, is experienced and qualified to provide excellent support.

The school is also committed to inclusive education, catering to children with various Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They boast strong community ties, having been a trusted institution for generations of families, and are dedicated to preparing children for primary school through engaging activities and social skill development.

Our ethos

The Playpen Pre-School focuses on a holistic learning approach, aiming to enrich children’s minds, bodies, and spirits. They are committed to nurturing individual growth and development in a home-like environment and preparing children for primary school through engaging activities and social skill development.

What it's like

Children settle quickly in the warm, friendly pre-school and develop confidence and strong bonds with staff. Children behave well due to effective behaviour management strategies, which helps them feel safe, secure and valued. All children receive good support and reassurance, developing positive attitudes for future success.

Holistic Learning Approach50+ Years of ExperienceGood OFSTED RatingInclusive Education (SEND)Strong Community Ties

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Playpen Pre-School

Last inspected 27 June 2022

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 settle quickly in the warm, friendly pre-school and develop confidence and strong bonds with staff. Children behave well due to effective behaviour management strategies, which helps them feel safe, secure and valued. All children receive good support and reassurance, developing positive attitudes for future success.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has high expectations for the pre-school, and the curriculum covers all areas of learning.
  • Staff engage in meaningful conversations with children and listen carefully to what they have to say.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points in learning.
  • The manager has used additional funding effectively to enhance children's learning experiences, creating a calming sensory area.
  • Children build meaningful friendships and learn to take turns and share.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide consistent opportunities for all children to be independent
  • 2strengthen staff's knowledge of the importance of using the correct pronunciation of words and the value of narrating children's play, to promote speech and language skills consistently.
Inspection #10225988 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents comment that the pre-school team is friendly and supportive.

They state that children enjoy attending and note how children have progressed since starting, particularly in their speech.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points in learning. The manager and the special educational needs coordinator work closely with parents to make referrals, seek guidance from other professionals and put plans in place to support children.

Outdoor space

Staff encourage children to play physically and strengthen their muscles. Children use the pulley system to lift buckets from the bottom of the climbing frame to the top. Children climb, balance and bounce as they negotiate the climbing frame and trampoline.

Google Reviews of The Playpen Pre-School

5.0
(3 Google reviews)
fatuma idris
a year ago

I love this nursery the pictures buaught me so many happy memories I was here until 2016 I will miss you

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Sarah Clark
9 years ago

Fantastic nursery our boys love it here staff are so nice too

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Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • June 2022Good

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