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Chafford Hundred Preschool Playgroup

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Clifford Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6BZ

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

50 children

Key details

Capacity

50 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Chafford Hundred Preschool Playgroup was inspected by Ofsted on 9 June 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Overall, leaders ensure that the setting's curriculum is broad, interactive and tailored to children's interests. Activities are both structured, for example circle time and number songs, but also child-led, allowing children to express themselves and make choices. The blend of singing, props and physical objects during learning makes the experiences engaging and multisensory, supporting various learning styles."

Key strengths

  • Activities such as the 'attention bin' support vocabulary, turn-taking, listening and curiosity.
  • The setting provides effective inclusive practice for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an…
  • Staff encourage healthy habits by prompting children to drink water and remove jumpers in hot weather.
  • Transitions are managed well, with strong partnership working between the setting, families and receiving schools.
  • Parents show high regard for the continuity of care and long-standing staff team, contributing to strong relationships and a sense of community.

Areas for improvement

  • develop further the staff's implementation of the curriculum for knowledge and understanding of the world to fully build on what children already know and can…
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Location

Clifford Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6BZ

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