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Castle Playgroup

Ofsted: GoodNursery

The Hut, Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, Station Road, Kirby Muxloe, LEICESTER, LE9 2EN

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

24 children

Key details

Capacity

24 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Castle Playgroup was inspected by Ofsted on 27 June 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Staff support children emotionally during settling sessions working alongside parents well. Key person relationships are strong, and children form close attachments with the staff who care for them. Children feel confident to seek help and comfort."

Key strengths

  • Leaders and staff identify children's starting points when they first attend the setting.
  • Staff engage effectively with children during planned activities and routines.
  • Staff plan purposeful activities to support independence.
  • Leaders and staff put in place effective support for all children especially those with SEND.
  • Children enjoy being physically active within the setting's outdoor space.

Areas for improvement

  • strengthen information gathered about children with EAL when they first start to help enable them to make good progress
  • enhance support for children in spontaneous play to make the best possible progress.
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Location

The Hut, Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, Station Road, Kirby Muxloe, LEICESTER, LE9 2EN

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