Toad Hall Nursery

Toad Hall Nursery Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2PH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2016 13 August 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The managers are enthusiastic and have a clear vision of how to drive improvement to better meet the needs of children. Self-evaluation is very effective and includes the views of staff, parents and children. The managers effectively monitor and evaluate the quality of the provision and promptly implement action plans to improve outcomes for children.  Staff carefully organise the environment and provide well-considered and focused activities to promote children's learning and development. Children are motivated and eager to learn and make independent choices about their play and learning. They make good progress in readiness for school.  The effective key-person system supports children's emotional well-being securely, such as when they first start and move through the nursery rooms.  Partnerships with professionals, such as speech and language therapists, are strong. Information, with parents' consent, is shared effectively when needed to support the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff do not always let children explore and experiment with materials to extend their learning further.  Staff do not always extend on the good strategies they already use to fully involve all parents in supporting their children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen opportunities for children to explore and experiment when using a variety of materials to extend their learning further  establish further opportunities to engage and support all parents' involvement in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's progress records, planning documentation and evidence of staff suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Managers effectively support staff to continually improve their knowledge and practice. They provide a well-established programme of continued professional development to help staff develop their skills. Staff share their new learning with the rest of the staff team. This contributes towards effective changes in practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. Staff understand their role in protecting children from harm well. They are fully aware of what to do, should they have any concerns about children's welfare. Parents speak highly of the nursery and value the caring, approachable staff team. They positively comment on the quality of activities and resources and their children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well. They accurately assess children's level of development through regular observations and take account of their interests to plan for their further progress. Staff skilfully build on children's interest to extend their learning. For example, they ask questions to encourage children to think for themselves, such as how the kites they are making will fly. Staff's positive interactions support children to confidently share their ideas and talk about their experiences. Staff support young children's developing mathematical skills effectively. For example, they encouraged children to count when they made balls from dough. Children develop a good understanding of caring for living things, such as planting and growing herbs and vegetables.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff gain detailed information about children and their families from parents and use this to tailor the individual support and care they provide. Staff act as good role models for expected behaviours, such as using good manners and being polite. Children play harmoniously together and relish the company of their friends. They enjoy a range of nutritious and freshly cooked meals. Staff promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles, such as talking to children about eating healthy foods. Children have constant access to the outdoor area and staff use training to support effective play and learning outdoors, particularly for boys. Children learn to play safely, such as using the road track in one direction.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are independent and confidently make choices about their day. Children show a strong interest in letters and sounds. They learn to write their own names and read short sentences in stories. Children are developing the skills and attitudes that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274873 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1028551 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 52 Number of children on roll 69 Name of provider Careroom Limited Date of previous inspection 13 August 2013 Telephone number 01932 226975

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Setting details

Toad Hall Nursery registered in 2004. It is one of 16 nurseries owned by Careroom Limited. It operates from purpose-built facilities in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and offers an early morning drop-off from 7.30am. The nursery is closed for one week over the Christmas period and on public holidays. There are 21 staff members, 17 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Setting details

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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