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TFTF Tots

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Think For The Future Centre, 81 Sherwin Road, Nottingham, NG7 2FB · Nottingham
Number of places
9 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

TFTF Tots is a dedicated workplace nursery, extending its high-quality, inclusive childcare services to both the local community and the staff of Think for the Future. Catering to children aged 9 months to 5 years, this not-for-profit setting is designed to be a calm, 'home-from-home' environment.

With a low staff-to-child ratio of 1:3, each child benefits from individualised attention, fostering their development through activities tailored to their unique interests and developmental stages. The nursery’s curriculum is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, focusing on a play-based approach that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.

Daily outings are a key feature, enriching the children's experiences and connecting them with the wider community. TFTF Tots emphasises strong partnerships with parents and carers, encouraging collaborative support for each child's growth and happiness.

This approach is further informed by educational philosophies such as Rudolf Steiner's principles for daily rhythm and the Reggio Emilia approach to environment as a 'third teacher'.

Our ethos

TFTF Tots is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, with a play-based approach that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. The nursery aims to be a 'home-from-home' environment, incorporating principles from Rudolf Steiner for daily rhythm and viewing the environment itself as a 'third teacher' in the Reggio Emilia tradition. They emphasise individualised attention, daily community outings, and strong parent partnerships to support each child's holistic development and happiness.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children and their families. Children show a positive attitude to learning, engaging with activities and making choices. The harmonious and supportive atmosphere helps all children thrive and make good progress.

Workplace NurseryNot-for-profitPlay-based CurriculumLow Staff-to-Child RatioDaily Outings

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, closing for one week between Christmas and New Year

Food

Parents provide packed lunch; breakfast and snacks provided by nursery; formula milk to be supplied by parents

Age range

9 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Staff

1:3 staff-to-child ratio

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for TFTF Tots

Last inspected 9 January 2025

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

Staff warmly welcome children and their families. Children show a positive attitude to learning, engaging with activities and making choices. The harmonious and supportive atmosphere helps all children thrive and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop a sense of belonging through celebrating differences.
  • Leaders have developed a clear curriculum focusing on children's communication and language skills.
  • Independent play activities are well planned and staff interact with children, being aware of their individual needs and learning.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language are supported well.
  • Staff feel supported in their roles and work well as a team, with their well-being being a priority for leaders.
  • Staff develop positive partnerships with parents, who speak positively of the staff and the support they receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently help children learn about the importance of taking responsibility for their environment and resources
  • 2strengthen group activities to ensure younger children can engage with and benefit from the learning
Inspection #10379072 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the staff team. Staff know the children and their individual needs, are proactive in recognising concerns, and work closely with other professionals to get early and ongoing support. As a result, children make good progress across all areas of learning.

Outdoor space

Although there is no designated outdoor play area, all children have daily opportunities to explore the local community. These trips enhance the curriculum and provide opportunities for children to further develop their physical development. Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy their time outdoors, with staff stimulating their curiosity and encouraging further learning.

Parent Reviews of TFTF Tots

5.0
(5)
Y L
a year ago

One of the best experiences for our family this year has been our LO starting her nursery journey with TFTF Tots. As a sensitive toddler and non-English speaker, she received incredible support from the wonderful staff, who made her feel welcome and secure. Since joining, she has gained so much confidence and developed strong social skills. She looks forward to each day at nursery and especially loves their daily outings. We couldn’t be happier with the nurturing environment TFTF Tots provides!

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Sophie Leadley
3 years ago

TFTF Tots is such a wonderful nursery. As a smaller provider, it really is a calm, welcoming, warm and nurturing environment. We couldn't ask for anything more for our little one. She is full of smiles at the end of the day thanks to the incredible staff, and the facilities are top quality. We love that they make an outing part of the day. We have every confidence that our daughter is not only extremely well looked after, but she is having fun and being supported brilliantly in her early years. Thank you for everything TFTF tots!

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Susanna Holt
3 years ago

TFTF Tots nursery has made what can be a difficult and stressful process so, so easy! I was worried throughout my pregnancy about finding a nursery setting which would be able to provide nurturing support for my baby in a calm home-from-home setting but TFTF Tots ticks all the boxes. From the beginning of the process, the manager has been so reassuring and you can tell she has thought through every aspect of the nursery she has created. From the toys and resources to the daily outings, everything is evidence-based and child-focused. Her passion for supporting parents with their children in the early years is amazing, she knows the children and families inside out! We are so excited to be part of the TFTF Tots family and would recommend it to anyone who wants a calm, nurturing place for their child.

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James Thorpe
a year ago

Think For The Future Tots is fantastic. My kid loves going and always has a great time. The staff are brilliant and attentive and the range of activities for the little ones is fantastic. Communication is great such that I always know how they're getting on. Would highly recommend.

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Tilly Stone
3 years ago

We've been really impressed with Think For The Future Tots. The staffing team is knowledgeable and welcoming and has kept myself and my partner informed at every step of the process. Being a small nursery, I feel like the staff know my little one so well and are able to cater to his needs at every step of his journey. The nursery, resources and activities are all such high quality and there is such a lovely warm, family feeling to the setting. Even though there isn't an outside space on the premises, they take the children on an outing around the local community every day, doing a big range of different activities, which I love hearing about! Finally, the cost is really reasonable for the high-quality setting.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2025

  • February 2025Good
  • January 2025Good

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