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Toad Hall Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4JN · Plymouth
Number of places
26 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

Toad Hall Pre-School, located in Plymouth, is a well-established charity pre-school that has been serving the community for over 50 years. Originally a small privately owned playgroup, it has evolved into a thriving community pre-school with over 64 places.

The pre-school operates from St. Gabriel Church Hall, where it has been situated since 1979. Nicky Blunt has managed the pre-school since January 2011, leading a team of experienced staff.

Toad Hall Pre-School is dedicated to providing excellent care for children under five, with a primary focus on their social and emotional development. The pre-school has a strong record of OFSTED ratings, having previously achieved "OUTSTANDING" for three consecutive inspections and currently holding a "GOOD" rating with "OUTSTANDING" for Behaviour & Attitudes from its April 2022 inspection.

The pre-school encourages parental involvement, viewing parents as partners in their child’s development and welcoming contributions to the committee or participation in Stay & Play sessions. Toad Hall Pre-School also maintains strong connections with Hyde Park Infant School to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to primary education.

The pre-school is committed to offering a stimulating environment that helps children reach their full potential and fosters respect and companionship.

What it's like

Children show excitement when they attend this pre-school and settle immediately. Friendly and nurturing staff greet children warmly and listen to their experiences from home. Children feel exceptionally safe and secure.

Charity-runExperienced staffStrong parent partnershipCommunity-focused

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9.10am to 11.40am for morning sessions; 11.40am to 12.40pm for lunch club; 12.40pm until 3.10pm for afternoon sessions, during term time only.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Toad Hall Pre-School

Last inspected 6 April 2022

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

What it's like to attend

Children show excitement when they attend this pre-school and settle immediately. Friendly and nurturing staff greet children warmly and listen to their experiences from home. Children feel exceptionally safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop a good understanding of mathematics.
  • Partnerships with parents are effective.
  • Children learn about healthy and not-so healthy foods.
  • Children enjoy engaging in the wide range of activities.
  • Children have high levels of confidence.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure staff teaching meets children's individual next steps, particularly during free play and when outdoors, to help children make even more progress in their learning
  • 2adapt routines so children have more time to be actively engaged in learning.
Inspection #10125939 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Children enjoy coming to the pre-school

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know children well and plan activities that all children will enjoy and achieve in, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator devises clear strategies alongside the key person to ensure children receive effective support, liaising closely with other professionals and parents.

Outdoor space

Children have good opportunities to be physically active. They can play outdoors and use the large climbing apparatus indoors. Outside, children teach staff how to hula-hoop.

Inspection history

Date: December 2003

  • May 2022Good
  • April 2022Good
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • June 2015Outstanding
  • March 2011Outstanding
  • March 2011Outstanding
  • December 2007Outstanding
  • November 2007Outstanding
  • December 2003Good

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