Oz Tots

In February 2026, a forest school area and an indoor soft-play area gave Oz Tots two contrasting spaces for active learning. In February 2026, children searched for small creatures outdoors and practised climbing, jumping and balancing indoors. Physical activity had a clear place in the day.

At its 18 February 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged all six assessed areas to be at the expected standard and safeguarding standards to be met. Oz Tots has capacity for 85 children at Moyses Barn West, Mayfield Road, Five Ashes, TN20 6HL; children attending in February 2026 were aged 0 to 4.

In February 2026, the curriculum used concepts such as identity to connect activities: older children made representations of their homes, while babies explored their reflections with staff. The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care; here, play and everyday routines supplied opportunities to practise language, movement and practical skills.

Books prompted conversation and imaginative play. Children acted out stories they had heard, while hopscotch combined counting with movement. Children still learning to recognise numbers could join in through the physical activity, giving them a way to participate alongside their peers.

Outdoor experiences linked exploration with cooperation. Children moved long pipes together and discussed where to put them. Searching beneath tree stumps prompted conversations about worms, woodlice and mushroom growth. Low tree climbing also gave children opportunities to think about safety before attempting a challenge.

At the February 2026 inspection, Ofsted found secure key-person relationships and support involving families and other professionals, but identified inconsistent responses to changing individual needs, uneven encouragement of self-care and interactions that sometimes allowed too little thinking time.

In February 2026, staff gathered information about new children's interests and existing skills from parents to help plan their care. Makaton supported communication, while visual prompts and objects helped children anticipate routines such as toileting. Extra adult support enabled children needing closer supervision to join forest activities, although adjustments did not always follow quickly enough when their needs changed.

Snack time offered practical choices. Green and red place mats showed whether a seat was free, and children used fruit tongs, milk jugs and water dispensers. These were useful opportunities for independence, but staff encouragement was uneven, including around wiping faces and noses. Furniture was arranged to help babies pull up and practise moving on their feet.

The address is Moyses Barn West, Mayfield Road, Five Ashes, TN20 6HL. In February 2026, opening hours were 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. That describes the opening window at that time.

• Changing support needs. In February 2026, staff did not always adapt promptly when children's needs changed during activities. Discuss how support would respond to your child's changing needs.
• Everyday independence and conversation. February 2026 priorities included more consistent self-care teaching and giving children enough time to answer. During a visit, explore how these practices now work across the setting.
• Attendance planning. The February 2026 opening window covered weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm. What booking pattern would fit your family's routine?

Oz Tots merits consideration for families who value outdoor exploration alongside indoor physical play. Its February 2026 experiences connected movement, communication and practical independence. Families whose children need adaptable individual support should give particular attention to the consistency of that support: this was a clear development priority, alongside self-care and the quality of everyday conversation.