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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup # Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2023) · 4.5 (39 parent 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup, established in 1993, provides outstanding early years education for children aged 2 to 4 years. 15pm during term-time, the playgroup ensures children receive an excellent foundation for their learning. The manager and staff prioritise helping children form close attachments, fostering a safe, relaxed, and happy environment where even the youngest children confidently express their needs. Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding support, with recent training further enhancing staff knowledge in providing exceptional teaching. The dedicated SENCo and staff meticulously craft educational programmes that precisely match individual learning needs, with focused teaching to help children with language delays excel. 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 education Exceptional SEND support Bespoke curriculum Strong 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 Established 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226033) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10289476 Lead inspector Anne Dyoss Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226033)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224731) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tunstall-methodist-church-playgroup-st6-6ee-224731) ## 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. ## Parent Reviews of Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup 4.5 (39) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIpyCGn68sWjdh4AvCQTNRwuMEXT55x7Jb8d91y0CJpHZZBcg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Wendy Bailey 3 months ago Went for pancakes. Great choice of fillings. Usually oatcakes on a Tuesday which is also worth going along to. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5bWQzQjFkbHBrTW5rNE5YTlVNa3RZZUZGUlJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x487a42e7ebe5bd53:0xf0c92d28f78c3220) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX8807IPgcaRDijAmw53GXZWnYpSLDI1xqvwxB21UcQDTbTxvcF=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taTGFFUlZaalJNY2xCbFZYcG1UbU00TVdKbVNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a42e7ebe5bd53:0xf0c92d28f78c3220) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL7qC3HFiaCKCsILsGSEid0yQ1VYdzfjiYEPvlY3Wl0-nejAg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJeDRLcThRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a42e7ebe5bd53:0xf0c92d28f78c3220) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWKuOx_Z5tTkC0EIn3n68CQpdCyvhMu6aXKvgSBQ0XXWVZsE1I8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Fay Dodd 7 years ago The vicar was nice made you feel at ease warm friendly atmosphere. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJX2R5MFFnEAE!2m1!1s0x487a42e7ebe5bd53:0xf0c92d28f78c3220) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWhPL2hRJjwADZYCbGl0ws6EE1v8tb5-8hDJgw6YrqrTPFlz8pL=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Andrew Smith 2 years ago I've Only passed this place . I've not visited yet. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqeTVlb2RBEAE!2m1!1s0x487a42e7ebe5bd53:0xf0c92d28f78c3220) Reviews from Google for Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17350448693396648480&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2007 - August 2023 Outstanding - July 2023 Outstanding - December 2017 Good - November 2017 Good - February 2015 Good - January 2015 Good - July 2014 Requires improvement - June 2014 Requires improvement - July 2010 Good - June 2010 Good - August 2007 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup ### What is the address of Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup? ### What are the opening hours at Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup? ### How does the playgroup support children with SEND? ### How is Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup classified by Ofsted? ### Which funded hours does Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stoke-on-Trent Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.2 mi ### Nurtured @ Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 6DX ](/nursery/nurtured-tunstall-st6-6dx-2754198) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Rosy Cheeks Nursery Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 5EG 4.6(18 reviews) ](/nursery/rosy-cheeks-nursery-st6-5eg-ey420783) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Playmates Day Nursery Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 1BD 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/playmates-day-nursery-st6-1bd-ey556112) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### New Beginnings at Burslem Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 1EB ](/nursery/new-beginnings-at-burslem-st6-1eb-2804877) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Nurtured @ Chell Stoke on Trent · ST6 6SW ](/nursery/nurtured-chell-st6-6sw-2660092) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Head Start Day Nursery Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 1NX 4.6(13 reviews) ](/nursery/head-start-day-nursery-st6-1nx-2603663) [See all nurseries in Stoke-on-Trent →](/search?q=Stoke-on-Trent) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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