Surbiton Hill Nursery School

Overview

Surbiton Hill Nursery School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness before September 2024. This ungraded inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education, with a curriculum that is "very well thought through" and tailored to individual needs. The report highlights a nurturing environment where children are "very well prepared" for future learning.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "broad, balanced and ambitious," with clear knowledge goals broken down for staff to teach at each developmental stage.
• Staff have a "deep understanding of each child," fostering strong relationships that support emotional regulation and individualised learning.
• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils "achieve very well," benefiting from swift identification of needs and external specialist support.
• "Skilful interactions" by well-trained staff effectively develop children’s language, vocabulary, and thinking through precise strategies and core texts.
• The personal development offer is a "real strength," building respect, confidence, and independence through diverse experiences like tree climbing and campfires.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.