Fenham Playgroup
West End United Reformed Church, Lanercost Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2DE
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
48 children
Key details
Capacity
48 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Fenham Playgroup was inspected by Ofsted on 14 March 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children arrive happily and settle quickly, eager to join in activities. Staff welcome them warmly into the relaxed and appealing environment, which helps to support children's emotional security and well-being. They know children well and are sensitive to those children who may need a little more reassurance."
Key strengths
- Overall, the curriculum supports children's learning very well.
- Active play and exercise are important parts of the daily routine.
- Staff teach children good hygiene habits, such as the correct way to brush their teeth.
- Managers regularly review teaching practice and provide feedback to staff to build on their skills.
- Staff use additional funding to help to support children's progress.
Areas for improvement
- develop staff's confidence and expertise in teaching early mathematics to help to deepen children's understanding of mathematical concepts
- give children more consistent and positive guidance about the expectations for their behaviour.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
West End United Reformed Church, Lanercost Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2DE
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