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Ashfield Nursery & ELC # Ashfield Nursery & ELC in Harton Lane, South Shields Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · 4.0 (1 parent reviews) · South Tyneside Health Care Trust, South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE34 0PL · South Tyneside Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority South Tyneside 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 Ashfield Nursery and ELC, a family-operated establishment in South Shields, has been dedicated to providing high-quality childcare since 2002. Founded by Karen and Brian Powell, the nursery aimed to offer exceptional care and education, quickly expanding to two locations to meet community demand, including one at South Tyneside District Hospital. The nursery champions a child-centred approach, ensuring that lessons and activities are tailored to the individual interests and developmental stages of each child. They cultivate a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment to facilitate children's growth and learning from six weeks to five years of age. Recognising the vital role parents play, Ashfield Nursery actively encourages their involvement in their child’s learning journey. The facility also boasts unique amenities like expansive indoor and outdoor spaces, including a garden with climbing frames, slides, and a vegetable patch, promoting independent play and teaching children about nature and responsibility. The nursery staff are all DBS checked, safeguard trained, and hold up-to-date first aid certificates. Our ethos Ashfield Nursery and ELC champions a child-centred approach, tailoring activities to individual interests and developmental stages. They foster a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment and encourage parental involvement in the child's learning journey. Amenities like expansive indoor/outdoor spaces and a garden promote independent play and teach children about nature and responsibility. What it's like The nursery is a hive of activity where children play cooperatively under the close nurturing supervision of staff who build secure relationships with their key children, helping them to feel safe and valued. The curriculum is planned around children's interests and emerging learning needs, and children have fun, enjoy attending and are supported to develop language, behaviour and independence. Child-centred approach Family-run business Two locations Outdoor play with vegetable patch NHS and Emergency Services discount ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - 0 - 2 Years Half session £49.50 / session - 0 - 2 Years Full day £88 / day - 2 - 3 Years Half session £46 / session - 2 - 3 Years Full day £80.50 / day - 3 - 4 Years Half session £42.90 / session See 4 more ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ashfield Nursery & ELC Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10203211 Lead inspector Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50168691)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY242765) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://ashfieldnursery.co.uk) South Tyneside Health Care Trust, South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE34 0PL [© 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#/-1.42847/54.97121/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS - [Day nurseries in Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS](/search?q=Harton+Lane%2C+SOUTH+SHIELDS) - [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=ashfield-nursery-elc-ne34-0pl-ey242765) ## Key facts Food All meals and snacks included and freshly prepared daily. Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7 AM - 6 PM Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Half session, Full day Established 2002 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ashfield Nursery & ELC Last inspected 10 August 2021 · Janet Fairhurst 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 The nursery is a hive of activity where children play cooperatively under the close nurturing supervision of staff who build secure relationships with their key children, helping them to feel safe and valued. The curriculum is planned around children's interests and emerging learning needs, and children have fun, enjoy attending and are supported to develop language, behaviour and independence. Inspector highlights - Staff build secure relationships with key children, helping them feel safe and valued. - Curriculum is planned in line with children's interests and emerging learning needs. - Children enjoy outdoor learning and have opportunities to develop physical skills. - Staff provide good support for children who speak English as an additional language and those who need additional support. - Management supports staff with training and values staff and parents' views. Areas to develop - 1 support less confident staff to use the highest quality interactions with children to explore their ideas more fully and build on their interests further. Inspection #10203211 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50168691) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide good support for children who speak English as an additional language and for those who need additional support, using repetition of key words and sign language to aid early language development. Outdoor space Children enjoy being outdoors; pre-school children become fascinated with creatures in the garden and consider how to keep them safe. Children have regular opportunities to run about in the fresh air to develop their large muscles. EAL / language support Staff provide good support for children who speak English as an additional language and gather key words and phrases from families to aid communication. ## Parent Reviews of Ashfield Nursery & ELC 4.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXm_etfTusjhvjXcCXm4bc6mFP0JgwN5y-8iHwkWW2trbNNkAG9=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) danis 123 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZLWFyaHBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e6f6a519cde61:0x12ab1fbd80f6e581) Reviews from Google for Ashfield Nursery & ELC. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1345203812473169281&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2013 - August 2021 Good - December 2016 Good - August 2016 Inadequate - March 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Ashfield Nursery & ELC ### Is Ashfield Nursery & ELC a good nursery? ### What is Ashfield Nursery & ELC's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Ashfield Nursery & ELC cost? ### Does Ashfield Nursery & ELC accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Ashfield Nursery & ELC take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Ashfield Nursery & ELC take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Ashfield Nursery & ELC's opening hours? ### What age range does Ashfield Nursery & ELC accept? ### Does Ashfield Nursery & ELC have outdoor space? ### How does Ashfield Nursery & ELC support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Ashfield Nursery & ELC? ### How do I contact Ashfield Nursery & ELC or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ashfield Nursery & ELC. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### The Bungalow Pre-school South Shields · NE34 8PS ](/nursery/the-bungalow-pre-school-ne34-8ps-ey464742) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Stanley's at All Saints South Shields · NE33 4SU 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/stanley-s-at-all-saints-ne33-4su-ey272351) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Ashfield Nursery & ELC South Shields · NE33 4RT ](/nursery/ashfield-nursery-elc-ne33-4rt-ey217674) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Stanley's at Ridgeway South Shields · NE34 8AB ](/nursery/stanley-s-at-ridgeway-ne34-8ab-ey481484) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Harton Village Kindergarten South Shields · NE34 6AS 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/harton-village-kindergarten-ne34-6as-ey537004) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### West Park Kindergarten South Shields · NE33 4LB 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/west-park-kindergarten-ne33-4lb-ey305369) [See all nurseries in Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS →](/search?q=Harton+Lane%2C+SOUTH+SHIELDS) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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