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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow # 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Birtley Centre, Pembroke Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 2DJ · Gateshead Number of places 45 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Gateshead 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 2nd Home Childcare Ltd@Barley Mow offers a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children from 0 to 3 years old are encouraged to be independent, confident, and resilient. The nursery, which received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection on 30 September 2025, builds strong attachments between children and staff, with familiar adults consistently joining children in play and learning. This approach supports an ambitious curriculum where learning is well-sequenced; for instance, younger children are encouraged to put on their own coats, while older children confidently self-serve at lunchtime. Staff use observations and assessments, including the two-year progress check, to track development and identify next steps. Communication and language are prioritised through new vocabulary introduction, sustained shared thinking, and engaging story times with a lending library. The setting also focuses on physical development through a well-resourced outdoor area and carefully sequenced fine motor skill activities. Strong partnerships with parents are fostered through face-to-face communication, creating a "second home" feel for families. The leadership team is strong, promoting a culture of reflection, continuous improvement, and high staff well-being, ensuring secure and consistent practice. Healthy lifestyles are also promoted through activities and nutritious meals. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests. Our ethos 2nd Home Childcare Ltd@Barley Mow fosters independence, confidence, and resilience in children aged 0-3. They prioritise building strong attachments through consistent staff involvement in play-based learning and implement an ambitious, sequenced curriculum. Communication, language, and physical development are key focuses, supported by strong parent partnerships and a commitment to continuous improvement and staff well-being. What it's like At this setting, children thrive in a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where they feel happy and secure. This atmosphere is built on staff's commitment to creating strong attachments. These nurturing practices directly support the ambitious curriculum that leaders have created, which encourages all children to be independent, confident and resilient. Warm and nurturing environment Ambitious curriculum Strong attachments with staff Emphasis on communication and language Strong partnerships with parents Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399459 Lead inspector Josie Cumiskey [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289998)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475614) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Birtley Centre, Pembroke Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 2DJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.57178/54.88426/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chester Le Street - [Day nurseries in Chester Le Street](/search?q=Chester+Le+Street) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=2nd-home-childcare-ltd-barley-mow-dh3-2dj) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow Last inspected 30 September 2025 · Josie Cumiskey Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend At this setting, children thrive in a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where they feel happy and secure. This atmosphere is built on staff's commitment to creating strong attachments. These nurturing practices directly support the ambitious curriculum that leaders have created, which encourages all children to be independent, confident and resilient. Inspector highlights - Learning is well sequenced, with staff creating meaningful activities that directly link to children's interests. - Staff use observations and assessments, including the two-year progress check, to track children's development. - Communication and language are a priority, with children introduced to new vocabulary and staff promoting sustained shared thinking. - Children have frequent opportunities to develop their physical skills in the well-resourced outdoor area. - Staff build strong partnerships with parents, creating a second home for families. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the organisation of routine transitions for older children, particularly those leading into group times, to better support all children's emotional needs. Inspection #10399459 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289998) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that staff are caring and approachable and that they feel involved in children's development Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know all children well and implement sensitive, targeted strategies to support new starters and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff discussed with the inspector how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space The well-resourced outdoor area offers a challenging, hilly terrain with elements including balancing on crates and tyres, which helps children develop coordination and gross motor movements. Staff ensure children exercise energetically and explore in all weather. ## Parent Reviews of 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVg2IbDLW7767w2tAtbMzQ9YSxfpyluVbcqPyRRCtNbjg9v_gtf=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Jimmy Nufc 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCcGMybzRSME5TTmpGM1VYbzRlbFE1ZUZOcWQzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487e7a3a4b856f7d:0x6540086d8d9ff039) Reviews from Google for 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7295840662960730169&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2016 - September 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - February 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow ### How does support for children with SEND work at 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow? ### What is the nursery developing further? ### What outdoor space does 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow offer? ### How many places does 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow have? ### From what age does 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow accept children? ### Which funded hours does 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow accept? ## About the setting 2nd Home Childcare Ltd@Barley Mow registered in 2014. The nursery employs 11 members of staff, seven of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one who holds a level 7. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery receives funding to provide subsidised early education for eligible children. 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