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Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club | Ofsted Reports, Reviews (2025)
Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club
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Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club
- Nursery
- Rochdale OL11 2QD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children take part in a variety of different activities in the wider, shared outdoor space. They are physically active as they run, cycle, balance and climb.
Activities: Staff plan creative activities for their adult-led group times. Children enjoy taking part in a drama session that encourages their language and imagination.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: The manager has developed a sequenced curriculum to focus on building the skills children need for the next stage in their learning. For example, children's fine motor skills are promoted.
Communication: Parents value the regular information that they receive about their child's experiences and how they can support their learning at home.
Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. The manager is knowledgeable and works closely with other professionals and parents to identify emerging needs. She has implemented targeted learning plans.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents share their praise for the manager and staff at the nursery. They report that the manager is always responsive to the needs of parents.
Safeguarding Training: The manager and staff attend regular training to help them understand their duties in relation to safeguarding. They know the signs and symptoms which suggest a child is at risk of harm. Staff know the reporting procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child's safety.
Play and Learning Integration: Staff support children to develop their independence skills. Children happily engage in wider responsibilities such as tidying the home corner. Staff encourage children to 'have a go first', which boosts their confidence and promotes the skills they need when they go to school.
Transition to Primary School: Staff support children to develop their independence skills, boosting their confidence and promoting the skills they need when they go to school.
Child Safety Management: Discussions take place with the children about the importance of chewing food well and cutting grapes in half to prevent the risk of choking.
Happiness and Settling: Children show curiosity and enjoyment in their play as staff offer engaging activities that reflect their interests. Staff join in with children's play and praise them regularly. This helps children to feel safe and valued.
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Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club is a Nursery, Nursery located in Greater Manchester, North West.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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