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Dovecote Playgroup

Ofsted: GoodNursery

C C S, 15-19 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EA

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

30 children

Key details

Capacity

30 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Dovecote Playgroup was inspected by Ofsted on 7 July 2022 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children enjoy their time at the playgroup. They show enthusiasm to learn and have fun inside and outside. Staff provide a wide range of activities for children, helping to broaden their experiences and preparing them for future learning."

Key strengths

  • Staff provide older children with focused activities, which help them to develop some of the skills they need to start school.
  • Staff help children to develop a love of stories from an early age.
  • Children show excitement and enthusiasm during their play.
  • Staff help children to understand how to be safe and healthy.
  • The manager has developed good partnerships with other settings and professionals who are involved with children.

Areas for improvement

  • ensure staff consistently model correct vocabulary and letter sounds to children, particularly during planned activities with older children
  • focus staff's teaching during unplanned play, to provide children with specific support to reach their individual learning goals.
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Location

C C S, 15-19 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EA

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