About us
The group is based at Shirenewton Recreation Hall and operates during school term times and some school holiday times.
Our new extended opening times are:
Monday to Thursday 9.15am to 3pm and Friday 9.15am to 12.30pm*
Parents are required to bring in a packed lunch and water bottle for their children who attend all day.
We are registered with CIW (Care Inspectorate Wales) for day care for up to 26 children per day, aged between two and a half and four years, and we are a member of Early Years Wales. The Playgroup is a non-maintained nursery, inspected jointly by ESTYN and CIW and works in partnership with the Education Achievement Service (EAS) and Monmouthshire Local Education Authority.
The Group offers children a fun and lively child led "learning through play" environment, following the Welsh NMS Early Years Curriculum and offers both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities and an introduction to incidental Welsh language throughout each session.
The playgroup is registered with the LEA as a non-maintained setting and the Early Years Education Funding grant is available to eligible children living in Monmouthshire from the term following their third birthday. Eligible parents can also apply for the Welsh Government Child Care Offer from the term following their child's third birthday.
We have close links with the local primary schools which enables us to help the children make a smooth transition from nursery care to school life.
Our most recent CIW inspection report (November 2024) is available via the link below.
Shirenewton Playgroup has achieved the Gold Standard Snack Award and has been re-accredited for all sections of the Monmouthshire Healthy Pre-school Scheme as part of our commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and care of our environment. We are participating in the Sport Wales Physical Literacy Scheme, promoting physical play and movement activities.
www.monfis.org.uk
www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
www.physicalliteracy.sportwales.org.uk
Our Staff
Meet our team. We are fully dedicated to helping your child get the right start in life.
How to Find Us
Located in the heart of Shirenewton in the Shirenewton Recreation Hall, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire, NP16 6RG.
Our activities and links with families
Children have access to "learning through play" both in the indoor and outdoor environment, with the staff providing enabling adult assistance to ensure the children develop their skills and understanding in a fun and interesting way. The children's interests and fascinations are observed, analysed and planned for each week to ensure activities are child led and meet their needs.
Staff ensure strong relationships are forged with the parents and carers and provide daily feedback through photos and information on the Group WhatsApp, as well as in more formal reports and parent meetings twice a year.