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The Railway Children Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
·1a Duncroft Avenue, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3FY · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Railway Children's Day Nursery, located in a rural setting, has been serving its community for over two decades. The nursery prides itself on offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to flourish.

Their approach is child-centred, with experiences thoughtfully planned to align with each child's individual interests and developmental needs. A dedicated and caring team ensures that every child feels secure, supported, and valued within the nursery.

The nursery has cultivated a reputation for its warmth, high-quality care, and strong sense of community, making it a trusted choice for families in the region. They invite new families to join their community to experience a fulfilling journey of learning and growth.

Our ethos

We take a child-centred approach to learning, thoughtfully planning experiences that reflect each child’s unique interests and developmental needs. Our dedicated and caring team ensures every child feels safe, supported, and truly valued.

What it's like

Children show positive relationships with their peers and staff. They are happy to involve staff in their play and demonstrate strong imaginative skills, developing their knowledge and physical abilities. They also take calculated risks in their play.

Child-centred approachNurturing environmentCommunity focused20+ years experience

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Railway Children Playgroup

Last inspected 2 September 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children show positive relationships with their peers and staff. They are happy to involve staff in their play and demonstrate strong imaginative skills, developing their knowledge and physical abilities. They also take calculated risks in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show positive relationships with their peers and staff.
  • Staff use their good knowledge of children to help provide opportunities to enhance the experiences children receive at home.
  • The special educational needs coordinator supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well.
  • The manager and staff develop good partnerships with parents.
  • The manager and staff support children to be emotionally ready for their move on to school.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's ability to recognise when to introduce language to support children's understanding consistently.
Inspection #10194182 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

have a close relationship with staff

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well. She attends relevant training courses that help to increase her confidence and knowledge of how to support children with SEND. She works closely with parents and other professionals to plan targets to support children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

2 September 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about The Railway Children Playgroup

About the setting

The Railway Children Playgroup re-registered in 2018 and is in Gedling, Nottingham. The playgroup employs eight members of childcare staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and two at level 2. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday all year round from 8am to 6pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY561383
Registered person
The Railway Children (Gedling) Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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