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Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2023)
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4.5(39 Google reviews) ·Queens Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6EE · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this early years setting

Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup is located in Stoke-on-Trent and offers care for children aged from two to four years. It is open Monday to Friday from 8.45am until 3.15pm, during term time only, and accepts government funding for eligible children. In July 2023, Ofsted inspected the playgroup and judged its overall effectiveness to be Outstanding.

The inspector noted that the manager has created a bespoke curriculum to target children's needs and address gaps in their experiences. Staff were seen to prioritise helping children form close attachments, so that they feel safe, relaxed, and happy. The report highlighted the outstanding support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff providing educational programmes that precisely match their learning needs. Parents spoke enthusiastically about the support provided.

What it's like

The manager and staff provide children with an outstanding start to their education, ensuring all children flourish and gain an excellent foundation in their learning. Staff prioritise helping children form close attachments so they feel safe, relaxed, and happy. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding support.

Outstanding educationExceptional SEND supportBespoke curriculumStrong parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.45am until 3.15pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup

Last inspected 13 July 2023 · Anne Dyoss

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

What it's like to attend

The manager and staff provide children with an outstanding start to their education, ensuring all children flourish and gain an excellent foundation in their learning. Staff prioritise helping children form close attachments so they feel safe, relaxed, and happy. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding support.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager goes above and beyond to ensure the service fully benefits children and families, continuously reflecting on staff practice and provision.
  • The manager is committed to providing staff with precisely focused professional development, leading to highly skilled and knowledgeable staff.
  • The manager and staff meticulously monitor children's progress and work closely with parents and professionals.
  • The manager has developed a comprehensive and bespoke curriculum that precisely targets children's needs and addresses gaps in their experiences.
  • The manager and staff are highly intuitive in their observations, expertly shaping the curriculum and learning environment.
Inspection #10289476 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents talk enthusiastically about their experiences of the nursery and the wealth of support that the staff provide them with.

They say how sending their children to the nursery is the best decision they have made.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding support. Recent training has supported staff to further secure their knowledge to provide outstanding teaching for children with SEND. The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENCo) and staff ensure they provide children with SEND the educational programmes that precisely match their learning needs. Staff work diligently to ensure that children with language delay receive highly focused teaching so they also have the opportunity to excel.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup

4.5
(39 Google reviews)
Wendy Bailey
3 months ago

Went for pancakes. Great choice of fillings. Usually oatcakes on a Tuesday which is also worth going along to.

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Jack Williams
8 months ago

Led by volunteers, it's a fantastic place. Unfortunately, my place is time sensitive, and so for me, 30mins was too long a wait... I saw someone jump the queue, and I couldn't wait any longer. I'm a local support worker.. I'm afraid I had to leave x

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William Hewitt
7 years ago

Traditional Methodist welcome at the door for the Sunday 1030am service with tea & biscuits after. There's something on most days so pop in & collect a What's On from the table just inside the front door. Everyone's welcome.

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Fay Dodd
7 years ago

The vicar was nice made you feel at ease warm friendly atmosphere.

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Andrew Smith
2 years ago

I've Only passed this place . I've not visited yet.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2007

  • August 2023Outstanding
  • July 2023Outstanding
  • December 2017Good
  • November 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • January 2015Good
  • July 2014Requires improvement
  • June 2014Requires improvement
  • July 2010Good
  • June 2010Good
  • August 2007Requires improvement

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