Waitlist
Yes, intake in September, January, and April
Warden Bay Playgroup
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Warden Bay Playgroup is a welcoming and inclusive early years setting located in Sheerness, catering to children aged two to four years. The playgroup operates from a village hall, taking advantage of its proximity to the beach and a local park for regular outdoor excursions.
The curriculum, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focuses on building children's independence, confidence, and essential life skills through a blend of child-initiated play and adult-led activities tailored to individual interests. The dedicated and qualified staff team prioritises safeguarding, special educational needs support, and adherence to Ofsted requirements, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
The playgroup offers both funded and privately paid sessions, with intakes in September, January, and April, and provides support for families through its dedicated Family Liaison Officer.
Our ethos
The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on building children's independence, confidence, and essential life skills through a blend of child-initiated play and adult-led activities tailored to individual interests.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and confident. They have strong attachments with staff, who know them well. The environment is planned daily to meet the needs of the children, who are eager to explore with their friends.
Friendly and welcoming atmosphereFocus on independence and development through playLocated near beach and parkExperienced and qualified staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Age range
2 to 4 years old
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions
Established
1995
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Warden Bay Playgroup
Last inspected 5 July 2023
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 arrive happy and confident. They have strong attachments with staff, who know them well. The environment is planned daily to meet the needs of the children, who are eager to explore with their friends.
Inspector highlights
- The new manager and committee have made lots of improvements and created a harmonious staff team in a short space of time.
- The staff team has designed a new and ambitious curriculum that builds on what children know and can do.
- Early years pupil premium funding is used well to support disadvantaged children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Parents speak highly of the playgroup, and staff regularly share progress information with parents through parents' evenings and an online app.
- Leaders and managers provide good opportunities for children to learn about the diverse community in which they live.
Areas to develop
- 1improve the provision for children with SEND to ensure that agreed strategies are consistently implemented
- 2improve teaching to make sure children understand why some behaviour might not be appropriate.
Inspection #10300102 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Early years pupil premium funding is used well to support disadvantaged children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff look carefully at what children need and then decide how to spend the funding. Children with SEND are generally well supported. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a good understanding of the children who need additional support. Children are identified quickly when they show delays. Staff communicate with parents, outside agencies and other provisions that children also attend to help them understand and cater for children's needs. However, staff do not always use strategies consistently to work on children's next steps.
Outdoor space
Children actively explore the environment, both inside and outside, choosing where they prefer to play. For example, children enjoy using the outside area to mark make on a large scale. They select their own paint and chalk independently.
Inspection history
Date: October 2004
- August 2023Good
- July 2023Good
- May 2019Good
- May 2019Good
- August 2015Good
- July 2015Good
- November 2010Good
- November 2010Good
- March 2007Good
- October 2004Good
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