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Allendale Pre-School # Allendale Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · Happy Days, Shilburn Road, Hexham, NE47 9PT · Northumberland Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Allendale Pre-School is a small, community-focused early years setting located in Hexham, dedicated to providing a nurturing and personal introduction to education for local families. The preschool prioritises care, play, and early learning over a highly commercial approach, attracting parents who value a familiar and supportive atmosphere for their children. Housed at Happy Days in Allendale Town, it concentrates on the crucial developmental years preceding primary school. The staff at Allendale Pre-School are described as friendly, approachable, and attentive, aiming to build strong individual relationships with each child, fostering confidence during their initial experiences away from home. The educational programme adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasising play-based learning through activities like story time, role play, creative tasks, and outdoor exploration. This approach supports the development of social, emotional, and communication skills, gently preparing children for more structured learning environments. The preschool fosters a strong sense of community among families, staff, and children, offering a close-knit network where parents feel known and supported. While it provides practical learning spaces and outdoor areas, it does not aim for the extensive facilities of larger institutions, appealing to those who appreciate a down-to-earth environment. Allendale Pre-School operates term-time sessions, aligning with the school calendar, making it suitable for parents whose work patterns match these hours. Communication with parents is direct and accessible, with staff providing informal updates and being readily available for discussions. The preschool places a high value on children's emotional well-being, offering gradual settling-in processes and a focus on kindness and consistent adult support to build resilience. It prepares children for reception by encouraging early literacy and numeracy through engaging activities, rather than formal academic pressure. The setting is inclusive, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and collaborates with local education networks to ensure a smooth transition to primary school. Ultimately, Allendale Pre-School is designed for families seeking a friendly, local, and supportive environment where children can develop confidence, social skills, and foundational learning. Our ethos Allendale Pre-School is committed to providing a nurturing and personal introduction to education, prioritising care, play, and early learning. Their approach is play-based, following the Early Years Foundation Stage, with an emphasis on developing social, emotional, and communication skills. They focus on building strong individual relationships with each child, fostering confidence and emotional well-being through kindness and consistent support, preparing them for primary school without formal academic pressure. What it's like Children are happy and settled at the pre-school and have formed strong bonds with staff. The learning environment enables children to access a variety of resources, which supports a well-planned and sequenced curriculum. Children learn to respect their toys, for example, by using china cups and plates in the home corner. Community-oriented Play-based learning Nurturing environment Term-time sessions ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Allendale Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276326 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214416)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498781) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Request pricing →](https://stamfordsummerschool.co.uk/contact/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday 09:00–15:15 Tuesday 09:00–15:15 Wednesday 09:00–15:15 Thursday 09:00–15:15 Friday 09:00–15:15 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Allendale Pre-School Last inspected 16 March 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and settled at the pre-school and have formed strong bonds with staff. The learning environment enables children to access a variety of resources, which supports a well-planned and sequenced curriculum. Children learn to respect their toys, for example, by using china cups and plates in the home corner. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is designed to follow the interests of the children, using books and stories as a hook for learning and supporting language development. - Children thoroughly enjoy the large, exciting garden, developing physical skills and enthusiastically helping staff with daily risk assessments. - A significant strength is the progress children make, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), due to staff identifying gaps in knowledge and successful communication strategies. - The manager has a clear view of the setting's strengths and areas for development, with a well-planned and sequenced curriculum. - Staff training is a strength, with the manager successfully supporting ongoing professional development and prioritising communication and language. Areas to develop - 1 enhance strategies for transition times in order to limit waiting times for children. Inspection #10276326 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214416) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision A significant strength of the setting is how much progress children make from what they know and can do when they first start, especially children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff identify gaps in knowledge and support children's learning, identifying successful strategies to develop communication and language. Children with SEND are extremely well supported, making exceptional progress from their starting points, as staff know how best to support them and use external agency support successfully. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy the large, exciting garden. They develop their physical skills by climbing, running and rolling. They use scooters to weave their way around, developing their balance and spatial awareness. They enthusiastically help staff to complete daily risk assessments to make sure the garden is safe. Inspection history Date: March 2017 - March 2023 Good - July 2017 Good - March 2017 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Allendale Pre-School ### Is Allendale Pre-School a good nursery? ### What is Allendale Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Allendale Pre-School cost? ### Does Allendale Pre-School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Allendale Pre-School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Allendale Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Allendale Pre-School's opening hours? ### What age range does Allendale Pre-School accept? ### Does Allendale Pre-School have outdoor space? ### How does Allendale Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Allendale Pre-School? ### How do I contact Allendale Pre-School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hexham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Allendale Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 5.1 mi ### Little Badgers Child Care Haydon Bridge · NE47 6BN ](/nursery/little-badgers-child-care-ne47-6bn-2830561) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 7.0 mi ### Henshaw Nursery Hexham · NE47 7EP ](/nursery/henshaw-nursery-ne47-7ep-ey425242) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.6 mi ### St Mary's Nursery Hexham · NE46 2EE ](/nursery/st-mary-s-nursery-ne46-2ee-301777) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.0 mi ### Kids 1st - Hexham Hexham · NE46 1DR 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-1st-hexham-ne46-1dr-ey337358) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.0 mi ### Apple Blossom Day Nursery Hexham · NE46 3PU ](/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ne46-3pu-2545675) - [ Awaiting first inspection 8.0 mi ### Little Tinklers Hexham · NE46 1QL ](/nursery/little-tinklers-ne46-1ql-2828161) [See all nurseries in Hexham →](/search?q=Hexham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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