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Wilford Village Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·The Centre-Victorian Building, Main Road, Wilford Village, NG11 7AL · Nottingham
Number of places
44 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

Wilford Village Playgroup, established in 1976, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children transitioning to school age. Located in the Old School building within the grounds of South Wilford Endowed Church of England Primary School, the playgroup was rated "Good" by Ofsted in September 2025.

They categorise children into "Caterpillars" for 18 months to 3-year-olds and "Butterflies" for 3-4 year olds in their pre-school programme. The playgroup actively supports various government funding schemes to ensure accessibility and fairness for families.

They provide comprehensive information and guidance on applying for these schemes, reflecting their commitment to offering affordable childcare solutions.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into the playgroup by attentive, caring, and friendly staff who provide a wide range of activities and experiences. Children settle quickly and behave well, building secure attachments with staff. The environment is language-rich, and staff encourage children to participate in conversations and share their creations.

Established since 1976Ofsted rated "Good"Accepts various funding schemes

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8:45am – 3:30pm

Age range

18 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wilford Village Playgroup

Last inspected 9 September 2025 · Judith Rayner

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 are welcomed into the playgroup by attentive, caring, and friendly staff who provide a wide range of activities and experiences. Children settle quickly and behave well, building secure attachments with staff. The environment is language-rich, and staff encourage children to participate in conversations and share their creations.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are welcomed into the playgroup by attentive, caring and friendly staff.
  • All staff plan an exciting curriculum to entice children, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to explore, have a go and develop the necessary skills for their future learning.
  • Children are immersed in a language-rich environment.
  • The committee and manager have worked closely with other professionals to successfully address the action raised at the last inspection, ensuring children
  • All staff place a strong focus on meeting children's emotional needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding and practice of how to engage all children to support their learning.
Inspection #10413812 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment how staff are very supportive and how well their children are developing in their skills.

They also comment how staff share ideas with them to support their child's continued learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All staff plan an exciting curriculum to entice children, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to explore, have a go and develop the necessary skills for their future learning. The manager and staff work very closely with parents and external agencies to ensure targeted support for children already identified with SEND is maintained. Early interventions are sought for children who may have emerging needs.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from lots of meaningful learning outside. During a football activity, children practise their physical and listening skills and follow instructions well. They wait to hear the words 'go' or 'blast off' before they kick the balls. Children scream with delight as they race to retrieve their ball and place it back on top of the cones.

Parent Reviews of Wilford Village Playgroup

4.2
(5)
Evans Oppong Sakyi
4 months ago

I want to thank the entire staff for your support during my ward stay. He loves it and the decision to relocate was difficult because of this. Your dedicated team enabled him and us to overcome our separation anxieties quicker than we ever imagined. We never believed he will wake up with school on his mind but he kept reminding us everyday. A lot of changes took place especially his socialisation level, skills and communication. In fact we thank you for your impact within that short space. We will always be grateful. If we ever find our way back to the locality with a little one, it will always be Wilford Village playgroup. Hoping to meet another team like you. God bless you. Thank you for being there for us.

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Sara O'Connor
8 years ago

Fantastic friendly playgroup, excellent staff highly recommend

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: April 2012

  • September 2025Good
  • June 2025Inadequate
  • November 2019Good
  • February 2016Good
  • April 2012Good

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