Articles about Holy Corner Community Playgroup
HMIE Report May 2024
We are delighted that the Playgroup's HMIE Report has now been published, and that Playgroup has been rated as 'good' on both indicators 'Learning, teaching and assessment' and 'Securing children's progress'. This report recognises strengths including community values, collaborative working and the development of our Playgroup outdoor environment.
A huge thank you to everyone within our community, and externally, who contributed to this report.
An HMIE inspection is an inspection of a school or early learning and childcare establishment in Scotland by Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education (HMIE). The purpose of these inspections is to promote improvement and innovation in the education system.
HMIE inspectors focus on the following areas:
- The quality of children's learning and achievement
- How well the school supports children's development and learning
- How well the school improves the quality of its work
- The school's capacity to improve
Please read the results of our latest HMIE report here.
Quality Assurance in a Childcare Playgroup
Nursery and School Guides Edinburgh published an article about our Playgroup's long-standing place within the community and our ability to adapt over the years to support our children.
'Holy Corner Community Playgroup is celebrating over fifty years of nurturing young minds. Discover how this parent-led community setting enhances children's social and play values!' (caption from Facebook post by Nursery and School Guides Edinburgh)
You can read the full article here.
Testimonials from our Parents/Carers
What did you value most during your time at Playgroup?
'The care and attention of staff; the community family feel.'
'The way that staff get to know each child and give truly child-led care. The community of children, staff and parents and sense of everyone being involved.'
'The nurturing environment. Staff were supportive and proactive at transition into playgroup and at key times for (anon). Staff knew (anon) and their interests well and these were always planned for.'
'The nurturing Practitioners, the free play environment, the slow start. The sense of community.'
What has been the biggest impact on your child's experience of Playgroup?
'Staff supporting (anon) to develop an independent voice (e.g. being able to say when (anon) wants to do a different activity, when (anon) needs a break or space).'
'The Playgroup has provided a very safe and positive space for (anon) to socialise and make first friendships and interactions with others, independently. (Anon's) confidence & independence has grown hugely in their time here.'
'How kind, nurturing, caring the staff are. It was the perfect first environment away from family for (anon). As a family, we also really appreciated the opportunity to be involved.'
'The way the Practitioners see and value each child, allowing the space to grow and thrive at their own pace.'
