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Toad Hall Farnborough

Ofsted: Needs attention·
5.0(4 parent reviews) ·4 Boundary Road, Farnborough, GU14 6SF · Hampshire
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Toad Hall Farnborough is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, located at 4 Boundary Road, Farnborough, GU14 6SF. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, all year round.

The dedicated team at Toad Hall creates a calm and stimulating environment, where children quickly form strong bonds with staff, fostering confidence and self-esteem. The setting values each child's individual character and promotes an inclusive atmosphere that respects all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide individualised plans and specialised support for children with SEND, and they receive bespoke training to use specialist equipment. Children who speak English as an additional language also receive tailored support to help them develop language skills and make progress.

While children appear settled and content, and staff are warm and caring, the curriculum could be better structured to build on children's skills sequentially, and staff practice is not always monitored effectively to ensure consistent interactions and teaching.

What it's like

Children do not experience a well-sequenced and carefully structured curriculum. Staff's practice is not monitored carefully enough to ensure that children receive consistent interactions and valuable teaching. Despite weaknesses, children appear settled and content, establishing a sense of security and less anxiety during transitions.

Calm & stimulating environmentWarm, nurturing bonds with staffInclusive environmentOutdoor play opportunitiesSupport for SEND childrenTailored EAL support

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Needs attention

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Needs attention

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Toad Hall Farnborough

Last inspected 23 February 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Leaders should plan and implement a broad and ambitious curriculum that builds on children's existing skills and knowledge by 20/04/2026.
  • Leaders should put suitable arrangements in place to provide staff with coaching and support that enables them to improve their ability to implement a suitable curriculum and improve interactions and teaching for children by 20/04/2026.

What it's like to attend

Children do not experience a well-sequenced and carefully structured curriculum. Staff's practice is not monitored carefully enough to ensure that children receive consistent interactions and valuable teaching. Despite weaknesses, children appear settled and content, establishing a sense of security and less anxiety during transitions.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have created a calm yet stimulating environment for children to play and learn.
  • Children swiftly build warm and nurturing bonds with staff, promoting their confidence and self-esteem.
  • Children have ample opportunity to exercise and enjoy being outside in the fresh air.
  • Leaders and staff value children's individual characters and personalities, creating an inclusive environment that promotes respect for all children.
  • Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to seek guidance and support for children with SEND.
  • Staff are positive role models, promoting clear expectations for behaviour and self-awareness.
  • Children are supported in developing emotional wellbeing through nurturing and attentive care routines.
  • Parents are kept informed about their child's progress and next steps, with guidance offered for home learning and attendance.

Areas to develop

  • 1Gaps in some children's learning are not closed swiftly enough, specifically regarding speech and language development for the youngest children.
  • 2Weaknesses in curriculum design mean it is not carefully structured to build on children's skills in a clear, sequential way.
  • 3Learning experiences are not adapted well enough for varying age groups, especially in mathematics.
  • 4Inconsistencies in the calibre of interactions and quality of teaching result in incidental learning rather than by design.
  • 5Leaders have not effectively secured necessary improvements for the curriculum, identified weaknesses in provision or teaching, or raised the quality of education to a consistently high level.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff value children's individual characters and personalities, creating an inclusive environment that promotes respect for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff use appropriate assessment to identify children who may face barriers to their learning, and these children typically benefit from individualised plans and specialised support. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals, and receive bespoke training to use specialist equipment.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunity to exercise and enjoy being outside in the fresh air, running around with confidence and pleasure. Staff talk to children about safety as they play outdoors, helping them recognise obstacles and develop an awareness of dangers.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language receive tailored support from staff, enabling them to develop language skills and make consistent progress alongside their friends.

Parent Reviews of Toad Hall Farnborough

5.0
(4)
Betts Mooney
5 months ago

My daughter started at Toad Hall when they first opened and we can’t speak highly enough of the staff, environment, food and happiness there! Our daughter, Maisey, loves going in and gets involved in the various activities the amazing staff organise every day, including lots of outside time too in their amazing garden. The food menu is amazing - so varied and gives me weekly inspiration to do at home. Always very clean and welcoming. All the staff are incredible and we’re very lucky to have found Toad Hall. Thank you all xx

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Jess Callanan
7 months ago

The team at Toad Hall Farnborough are amazing and we have had a brilliant first month with our 1 year old daughter. The settling in time for any family is tough but everyone there has been so patient and attentive with both our daughter and us as parents. I didnt realise how hard it would be to leave her and they have supported me and given me such trust and confidence in what they do. Very quickly our daughter was coming home telling us about all the fun she had and all the yummy food she had eaten. The communication app works really well to keep you informed of her day to day at the nursery. Would highly recommend to anyone. Feel totally safe leaving her in their more than capable hands.

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Abbie Watkins
7 months ago

Toad hall nursery is amazing. My daughter started in September and settled so quickly. The staff are so kind and welcoming. They are so helpful with any queries or worried I may have. My daughter enjoys going to nursery and joining in with all the activities they have in the day. I couldn’t ask for a better nursery for my daughter.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 February 2026

Needs attention

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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