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Thorpe Nursery Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Manor Farm House, Coldharbour Lane, Surrey, TW20 8TE · Surrey
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Thorpe Nursery Pre-School, established in 1969, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging learning journey for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located in Thorpe Village Hall before moving to Manor Farm House in 2010, the preschool focuses on delivering a rich and stimulating environment through play, fostering strong foundations for lifelong learning.

The nursery acknowledges the unique developmental paths of each child and prioritises a collaborative partnership with parents and guardians, recognising their significant influence in a child's life. The goal is to work together to help every child reach their full potential.

As a "not for profit" charity, all income is reinvested to benefit the children. The nursery maintains a commitment to continuous quality improvement and aims to be a community-focused setting, offering flexibility and an openness to suggestions for enhancement.

The preschool operates during term-time, offering flexible session times between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Our ethos

The nursery focuses on delivering a rich and stimulating environment through play, fostering strong foundations for lifelong learning. They acknowledge the unique developmental paths of each child and prioritise a collaborative partnership with parents and guardians to help every child reach their full potential.

What it's like

Children of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and happy at the welcoming nursery. Staff effectively implement their curriculum, providing engaging activities like learning dinosaur names and making play dough. Children are taught healthy lifestyles, develop good physical skills using climbing equipment, and learn about different cultures.

Charity-runEstablished 1969Flexible sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate. Funded children are subject to a daily or morning consumable charge to cover additional costs, though FEET funded children are exempt. An optional lower daily contribution option is also available for funded families. Extra hours are billed at the standard hourly rate.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • FEET funded children are exempt from consumable charges.
  • Optional contribution of £1 per day for consumables is available for funded children.
  • Extra hours over and above funded hours are charged at the standard hourly rate.
  • Standard hourly rates apply to early starts (8.30am) and late finishes (3.30pm).

Key facts

Opening hours

8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Food

Morning snack (fruit, cheese, milk/water) provided, drinks available all day.

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

flexible sessions

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thorpe Nursery Preschool

Last inspected 19 September 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 of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and happy at the welcoming nursery. Staff effectively implement their curriculum, providing engaging activities like learning dinosaur names and making play dough. Children are taught healthy lifestyles, develop good physical skills using climbing equipment, and learn about different cultures.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are settled, confident and happy.
  • Staff demonstrate a good knowledge of how to successfully implement their curriculum.
  • Children gain good physical skills, confidently and safely using a wide range of climbing and balancing equipment.
  • Manager and staff establish secure and trusting relationships with children.
  • Manager closely monitors the good quality of education and care that staff provide.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop a more consistent approach to helping children understand the reason for the rules and boundaries in place
  • 2strengthen staff's skills in identifying when children would benefit from staff interaction, particularly during large-group time.
Inspection #10301553 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All staff fully understand children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with outside agencies, such as speech and language therapists, to use helpful techniques like simple sign language. Children engage in sensory activities to help them feel calm and refocus when overwhelmed.

Outdoor space

Children gain good physical skills. For example, they confidently and safely use a wide range of climbing and balancing equipment, such as climbing walls, trees, and tyres. The indoor and outdoor learning environments were viewed by the inspector.

Parent Reviews of Thorpe Nursery Preschool

5.0
(2)
Carolina Sepúlveda
a year ago

This is our 3rd experience with childcare for our daughter and we are so happy with the experience. Olivia has become a way more confident little girl, you can tell she’s having fun every day and she absolutely adores the team.

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Alice Baker
2 years ago

A lovely and very friendly nursery in a very pretty village. My second child is in her last year here and both my children have loved it! The garden is huge! With lots of shade for the summer months. The staff are great with the children and always very smiley.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • September 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • July 2014Good
  • June 2013Outstanding
  • January 2011Good

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