Epsom Methodist Nursery

Inspection of Epsom Methodist Nursery Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AQ

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Overall effectiveness Good

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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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this nursery, which is at the heart of the community. Staff warmly welcome children as they arrive, which helps them to separate well from their parents. Overall, staff show a good understanding of children's learning needs. They provide a sequenced and well-planned curriculum, ensuring that learning is purposeful and progressive.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide range of activities. Staff use their knowledge of children's interests to plan engaging and fun experiences. Outside, younger children enjoy making potions with flowers and different-coloured water. They dig in the soil as they plant herbs or use paint rollers to make patterns on the wall with water. Older children jump across stepping stones and create large three- dimensional structures from blocks, representing 'The Tower of London'. Children are confident in counting and recognising more complex shapes. Staff skilfully help them learn mathematical language, such as 'hexagon' and 'octagon', in their play. This challenges children's thinking, supporting their early mathematical concepts well.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They actively demonstrate respect during interactions by listening attentively to the children and engaging with them thoughtfully. Staff teach children the importance of kindness and caring for others in their play. This helps children to develop their early friendships and positive behaviour.

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need to do better?

n Staff plan ample opportunities for children to gain increasing control of their gross and fine motor skills. For instance, children practise climbing and jumping as they use a range of equipment. This helps them develop their balance and coordination. Furthermore, children concentrate intently as they use scissors to cut herbs. This helps them to build the muscles in their hands for future writing. Staff use these play opportunities to help children learn to take turns on the equipment. This supports their good behaviour. n Leaders of this nursery are passionate about providing an inclusive setting for all. They create an ambitious curriculum that supports children's curiosity, independence and understanding of the world. Mostly, staff have a good understanding of what it is they want children to learn and how to plan activities based around these intentions. However, on occasion, some activities are not

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implemented well enough to build on what younger children already know and can do. This means that some children lose interest and leave activities too quickly, and they do not always benefit from the intended learning. n Leaders plan regular outings. For example, children visit local shops and play

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22 May 2025 parks. Children also participate in activities that help to promote children's sense of self in the local community, such as visiting the elderly, who share stories with children. This helps children to learn about the community they live in. n Staff teach children how to keep themselves healthy. For example, children know to wash their hands before mealtimes. Staff talk to children about the different foods and drinks that are good for them and the importance of oral hygiene. This helps to promote children's health and well-being. n Staff help children to build on their communication and language. They use animated storytelling to captivate children's interest and encourage discussion about the characters' emotions. This helps children to expand their vocabulary further. In addition, older children learn to sound out letters in their names, helping them to develop early literacy skills. However, staff have yet to embed

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strategies to further support children who speak English as an additional language to develop their speech and understanding more effectively. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted support. Staff work effectively to implement daily interventions. As such, children benefit from this consistent approach and make good progress in their learning and development. n Staff have developed strong partnerships with parents. They work hard to get to know the family, which helps them to tailor children's care and learning to meet their individual needs. Parents comment on the excellent communication that they receive from the nursery. n Leaders ensure that staff have regular supervision sessions and opportunities to develop professionally to enhance their knowledge and skills. Staff feel well supported and particularly value the strong team culture and the focus on staff's

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n support staff to focus their teaching on intentions for children's learning during planned activities so that younger children remain engaged and focused n strengthen staff practice to further support children who speak English as an additional language and develop their speech and understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122504 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10398056 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Epsom Methodist Church

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reference number

Telephone number 01372 727915 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Epsom Methodist Nursery registered in 1992. It is located in Epsom, Surrey. The nursery is open each weekday from 9.15am to 3.15pm. The nursery is open during term time only. It employs nine members of childcare staff, six of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery provides government funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and leaders completed a learning walk in the nursery to gain an understanding of how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and conducted a joint observation with leaders. n The inspector reviewed documents, including evidence of staff's suitability and training. n The inspector spoke with parents, staff and the children during the inspection to take their views into consideration.

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We carried out this inspection 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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