Overton Playgroup has been in the heart of the village of Overton for over 25 years providing quality care and education to local children through our qualified and experienced staff.

We are registered with Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) and are a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance, an educational charity that provides help, support and training for pre-schools. We are a charity, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and run by a voluntary Parent Management Committee.

Ofsted March 2007 report

We had a very successful OFSTED inspection in March 2007, when we were awarded 'Outstanding' in all areas. This is the top grade that OFSTED awards and we are the only pre-school establishment in this area to have achieved such a fantastic result! A full copy of the report is available on request or from the OFSTED website at www.ofsted.gov.uk

Quotes from Ofsted March 2007 report

"Outstanding judgements in all areas!"

"Dedicated staff ensure that children are continually making progress, thriving and enjoying this interesting, exciting learning environment"

"Children flourish, due to dedicated staff who encourage competent learners"

"Children relish and enthusiastically participate in a wide range of physical activities with free flow inside and outside play. They benefit from an exciting and stimulating range of challenging activities and show high levels of confidence."

"Practitioners have a comprehensive understanding of the needs of all the children in their care."

"Children are cared for in a welcoming, secure environment. Staff are vigilant and meticulous about children's safety"

"Children's communication, language and literacy are exceptionally well developed, as staff listen, respond and encourage children."

"Children have inspiring opportunities to use their imagination."

"Teaching is inspiring and dynamic, challenging for all children and dedicated staff ensure that children are continually making progress, thriving and enjoying this interesting, exciting learning environment."

"Children are extremely confident, independent and have considerable amounts of self-esteem as practitioners provide worthwhile praise, encouragement and value them and their individual achievements."

"No recommendations for improvement are made because the quality and standards of nursery education are outstanding."