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Toad Hall Nursery Ottershaw

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.7(7 parent reviews) ·The Old School House, Brox Road, Chertsey, KT16 0HH · Surrey
Number of places
41 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 11th May 2023, the nursery ensures children are warmly greeted and supported to settle in, fostering an environment where they confidently approach staff for reassurance. The well-thought-out and exciting indoor and outdoor spaces provide ample opportunities for children to practise a range of skills.

Babies, for instance, are observed as competent movers, navigating the garden with ease. The curriculum focuses on developing children's independence, social skills, and confidence.

The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying additional needs early and providing targeted support. Additional funding is thoughtfully used to acquire equipment and resources.

The manager supports staff with specific SEND training to ensure all children make good progress from their starting points. Furthermore, children are encouraged to develop good hygiene practices and independence, such as serving their own food and drinks, preparing them for their eventual transition to school.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted and supported by staff, with a well-thought-out and exciting environment offering opportunities to practice a range of skills. Children confidently approach staff for reassurance and engage enthusiastically in play. They learn to regulate emotions through calming interactions and a mindfulness group.

Warm greetingsExciting environmentGood hygiene practicesPositive behaviourStrong parental feedbackEffective SEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks a year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1999

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Toad Hall Nursery Ottershaw

Last inspected 11 May 2023 · Shona Allerton

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 are warmly greeted and supported by staff, with a well-thought-out and exciting environment offering opportunities to practice a range of skills. Children confidently approach staff for reassurance and engage enthusiastically in play. They learn to regulate emotions through calming interactions and a mindfulness group.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly greeted by staff on their arrival and supported to settle in.
  • The well-thought-out and exciting environment provides children opportunities to practise a range of skills.
  • Children acquire good hygiene practices, such as wiping their noses and washing their hands before and after meals and are encouraged to serve their own food and drinks to promote independence.
  • Children behave well. Staff encourage sharing and taking turns to model respect and politeness to their peers.
  • Parents are very complimentary of the nursery and the staff, appreciating the detailed feedback and regular updates from the key person about their child's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to build on older children's ability to think more deeply
  • 2organise daily routines more effectively so that children are not left waiting too long
Inspection #10276443 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children's additional needs are identified early, and staff provide swift and targeted support. Additional funding has been used to purchase equipment and resources to support children's specific needs. Staff ensure that all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. The manager supports staff by offering training specific to SEND, to help them in their role to support children with additional needs.

Outdoor space

Babies show they are competent movers as they walk around the garden, negotiating people and objects in their way.

Parent Reviews of Toad Hall Nursery Ottershaw

4.7
(7)
Zoe Cairns
7 years ago

Toad Hall Ottershaw is a lovely nursery with amazing staff who really take the time to get to know you as parents and your children. The environment is warm and welcoming and offers lots of fun extra activities for the kids meaning they are well and truly shattered at the end of the day. Both my kids have settled there amazingly and love all the team often racing in without looking back a sign I take as really positive that they are having fun, learning lots and ultimately really happy. I’d highly recommend this nursery

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Dean Williams
8 years ago

my some had been at toad hall now for 4 months and he has progressed so much, he is learning so much. All the staff are so down to earth and helpful. They love my son as one of there own and it fills me with joy to no that he is getting the rite attention during the day and playing with loads of kids his own age.would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Kelly h
6 years ago

Delighted with Toad Shall Ottershaw for both our daughters. Always a friendly welcome and they couldn’t wait to go in every morning. Creative play and great outside space. I would highly recommend

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Sophie Warren
6 years ago

Our son was at Toad Hall for over two years. More recently Vicki Palmer and the team have made it feel very welcoming and ever improving under her management. Thank you to all we will miss you!

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Inspection history

Date: December 2003

  • June 2023Good
  • May 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • July 2017Good
  • July 2013Good
  • June 2013Good
  • June 2009Good
  • May 2009Good
  • March 2006Requires improvement
  • December 2003Requires improvement

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