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Lingfield Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.0(4 Google reviews) ·Bank Farm, Ray Lane, Lingfield, RH7 6LJ · Surrey
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Lingfield Nursery School, located near Lingfield, Surrey, offers a distinctive childcare experience set within 14 acres of farmland. The day nursery aims to provide a warm, friendly, and enjoyable setting where each child's individual personality and needs are met.

The curriculum and daily activities are designed to foster strong relationships between children and staff, promoting a sense of security and confidence. Children benefit from extensive outdoor access, including opportunities to plant and grow in an allotment area, and interact with friendly farm animals.

The day nursery emphasises children's well-being and self-esteem through high expectations for behaviour and valuing children's choices during play. This approach supports a positive attitude towards learning for all children, including those with special educational needs.

The nursery operates a full-day care model with a minimum attendance requirement of two full days per week. The staff are committed to continuous professional development, with twice-yearly early closures for training to ensure practices are up-to-date.

In addition to daily care, the nursery provides an "enhanced package" which covers meals, snacks, consumables like nappies and sun cream, and access to additional on-site facilities, recognising that government funding does not fully cover these essential provisions.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to providing a warm, friendly, and enjoyable setting that fosters strong relationships, security, and confidence. They emphasise children's well-being and self-esteem by valuing their choices during play and maintaining high expectations for behaviour, supporting a positive attitude towards learning for all children.

What it's like

Children happily arrive and are warmly greeted by the staff. Babies receive sensitive care and support from familiar adults who know them well. Staff help children to feel safe and secure and to become confident to communicate. Children develop their vocabulary through naturally occurring events and with planned activities.

Farm settingExtensive outdoor accessHome-cooked foodPurpose-built facility

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges daily rates structured around three age brackets for standard 8am to 6pm sessions. Hourly rates apply for private hours outside of funded provision, and an extra daily charge is levied for an enhanced consumables and activities package. Early drop-off options are also available.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A registration fee and a refundable deposit are required to secure a nursery place.
  • The daily enhanced package fee covers meals, consumables, and extracurricular activities.
  • Private hours outside of funding are billed at age-banded hourly rates.
  • An additional administration charge is applied to payments made by cheque or cash.

Key facts

Food

All meals, snacks, and drinks included (home-cooked); enhanced package includes food.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Age range

4 months to 4+ years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lingfield Nursery School

Last inspected 28 March 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children happily arrive and are warmly greeted by the staff. Babies receive sensitive care and support from familiar adults who know them well. Staff help children to feel safe and secure and to become confident to communicate. Children develop their vocabulary through naturally occurring events and with planned activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The learning environment ignites children's interest. Staff are skilful at planning activities and extending children's learning and development.
  • Staff are good role models and praise children for their good choices. They teach children about 'kind hands' and different emotions.
  • Children develop their independence skills, including self-feeding, dressing for outdoors, and self-care routines like handwashing and toilet use.
  • The manager has a robust recruitment system, ensuring suitability of staff and students. Staff receive ongoing monitoring and supervision, with access to online learning.
  • The manager and staff identify children who will benefit from additional support and plan specific support using professional advice.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend support and coaching for all staff, particularly those who are less experienced, to help them understand how to deliver the curriculum focus more effectively.
Inspection #10276655 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the staff are 'kind and always approachable'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager and staff identify any children that will benefit from additional support. They use advice and support from professionals to plan specific support for children. For example, staff use communication aids with children so that they can make choices.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities to access the outdoors. They experience a range of activities that support their physical development, such as running, jumping, and riding tricycles in large outside spaces. Children plant and grow their own flowers and vegetables in the allotment area.

Google Reviews of Lingfield Nursery School

4.0
(4 Google reviews)
GT
a year ago

This is a warning review to anyone that considers booking a place with this nursery. After a viewing we asked for availability, we were told that availability couldn't be offered without paying £150 deposit and a £50 admin fee. Upon making the payment, we were offered 1 day a week from September, 3 days a week in October and 1 day a week in November-Feb. How is that helpful? After waiting several months and chasing for positive news, we were informed that nothing had changed. We asked for a refund and only received £150 back. It's cost us £50 to establish their availability. No other nursery operates in this way. This nursery needs to be more up front and transparent.

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G
a year ago

Outstanding nursery, couldn’t ask for any more.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • March 2023Good
  • July 2017Outstanding
  • March 2014Good
  • March 2009Good

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