Term time / All Year
All Year
Ashington Minors
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Northumberland
About this day nursery
Ashington Minors, part of The Nursery Family, is a day nursery and preschool dedicated to providing comprehensive childcare services. They prioritise supporting families with various funding options, including the government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme, which offers a 20% top-up on childcare payments, and extended childcare funding for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
The nursery aims to make childcare accessible by spreading funded hours throughout the year, operating for 51 weeks annually. UK, and the Family and Childcare Trust.
This collaborative approach ensures that families can navigate the complexities of childcare costs effectively. For inquiries or to arrange a tour, Ashington Minors encourages direct contact, showcasing their commitment to personalised support and open communication.
This focus on financial assistance alongside their childcare services demonstrates a holistic approach to early years education.
What it's like
Children flourish at this setting. They form friendships and learn the importance of sharing. They behave well and remain engaged in activities, delighting in exploring colours and natural materials in their dough, and using good language skills to talk about their creations. Children feel safe and secure, seeking comfort from staff, and older children show increasing confidence and independence while young children enjoy creative play with paint, crayons, and chalks, promoting their literacy skills.
Accepts Tax-Free ChildcareFunded hours availableOpen 51 weeks a year
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Ashington Minors
Last inspected 4 November 2021 · Emma Allison
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 flourish at this setting. They form friendships and learn the importance of sharing. They behave well and remain engaged in activities, delighting in exploring colours and natural materials in their dough, and using good language skills to talk about their creations. Children feel safe and secure, seeking comfort from staff, and older children show increasing confidence and independence while young children enjoy creative play with paint, crayons, and chalks, promoting their literacy skills.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders implement an ambitious curriculum that helps children prepare well for their next stage in learning.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported at this inclusive setting.
- Staff follow good standards of hygiene. Sleeping children are checked frequently and children are provided with nutritious meals.
- Children develop good mathematical skills.
- Partnership working with parents is well embedded.
Areas to develop
- 1build upon children's natural curiosity to learn and provide activities that challenge children's thinking skills, particularly in relation to outdoor play
- 2extend professional development opportunities to help enrich the quality of education and build on children's understanding of the differences of people and communities beyond their own.
Inspection #10212599 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported at this inclusive setting. Leaders and staff work closely with parents and other professionals, completing assessments and building on children's strengths to put appropriate support in place to help them fulfil their potential. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.
Outdoor space
Staff provide children with opportunities to be physically active in their play. For instance, children jump and stretch to catch bubbles in the outdoor area. They ride around on bikes and wheeled toys, however, staff have not considered ways to enhance children's natural curiosity to explore the world around them, with less focus on the curriculum during outdoor play.
Parent Reviews of Ashington Minors
5.0
(4)
Bob Smith
6 years ago
Lovely nursery,lovely helpful staff,would definitely reccomend !
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Dan McIntyre
10 years ago
A very friendly and professional childcare provider. Pretty flexible with hours etc if something crops up.
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Stephanie Calder
10 months ago
Penny Henderson
4 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: February 2011
- November 2021Good
- August 2018Good
- September 2017Good
- April 2017Inadequate
- May 2016Good
- May 2015Good
- December 2014Inadequate
- December 2013Requires improvement
- February 2011Inadequate
Frequently asked about Ashington Minors
About the setting
Ashington Minors registered in 2007. The nursery employs 12 members of staff, 10 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am until 5.30pm. The nursery provides free early education for children aged two, three and four years.
- URN
- EY346062
- Registered person
- Ashington Minors Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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