First Steps Community Playgroup
C/O Stoke Hill First School, Stoke Hill, Exeter, EX4 7DB
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
33 children
Key details
Capacity
33 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
First Steps Community Playgroup was inspected by Ofsted on 25 June 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "From the moment the children enter the playgroup, staff greet them warmly. Staff share relevant information with parents about their children's well-being at the start of the day. Strong bonds between children and their key person help children to feel safe, happy and settled."
Key strengths
- Staff know the children well.
- Communication and language are at the heart of curriculum.
- Staff build positive partnerships with parents and communicate with them regularly.
- Staff support children to be physically active throughout the day.
- Children listen attentively to familiar stories, rhymes and songs that are matched to their age and stage of development.
Areas for improvement
- improve the precision of staff questioning to identify misconceptions and provide clear explanations that strengthen children's learning.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
C/O Stoke Hill First School, Stoke Hill, Exeter, EX4 7DB
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