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Please note that extra payments for meals apply, such as a lunch menu for £2.70, or a full day meal menu for £4:25 at Barnwell Academy." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Barnwell Academy take 2-year-old funded places?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Barnwell Academy takes 15-hour funded places for disadvantaged 2-year-olds. Additional charges apply for meals, with a lunch menu at £2.70 or a full day meal menu at £4:25 from September 1st, 2025 at Barnwell Academy." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are Barnwell Academy's opening hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Barnwell Academy is open Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions run from 8am until 6pm, providing consistent and reliable childcare for families. 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Barnwell Academy # Barnwell Academy Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2021) · Barnwell School, Whitefield Estate, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, DH4 7RT · Sunderland Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority Sunderland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Barnwell Academy is a welcoming and inclusive educational institution dedicated to fostering a secure, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their fullest potential. With a commitment to comprehensive development, the academy offers a rich curriculum complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote aspirations, ensuring that pupils develop a strong desire to succeed and understand their future possibilities. Emphasising inclusion, the curriculum is adapted to cater to diverse learning styles, fostering independent and successful learners. A holistic approach ensures that the curriculum is well-planned and sequenced, enabling students to make connections across various subjects. Beyond academics, Barnwell Academy places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils, integrating its six core values of respect, responsibility, compassion, positivity, perseverance, and teamwork into all experiences. The academy also offers a day care facility for children from birth to five years old, providing both full and half-day sessions, along with wrap-around care and holiday programmes. This ensures a seamless educational journey for children, supporting both their academic and personal growth within a supportive community. What it's like Children are very happy and settled at this welcoming nursery. They show that they feel secure in the care of the nurturing staff. Children benefit greatly from a range of exciting and challenging experiences. Holistic Development Inclusive Environment Dedicated to Well-being Wrap-around Care ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age bands with rates charged per session, day, or week. Extra session fees include all meals, drinks, and snacks. For funded hours, additional charges apply for lunch, tea, or full-day meal menus, while breakfast and mid-session snacks are free. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - Lunch menu £2.70 / day - Tea menu £2.10 / day - Full Day meal menu £4.25 / day - Extra session fee (0-2 years) £34.00 / session - Extra session fee (0-2 years) £60.00 / day See 8 more Good to know - Sibling discount of 10% is available. - Extra session fees include all meals, drinks, and snacks. - Additional charges apply for lunch, tea, and full-day meals under funded hours. - Breakfast, mid-session snacks, and milk are provided free of charge. - A late collection fee of £6.45 applies. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Barnwell Academy Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10131630 Lead inspector Julie Foers Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50173967)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477912) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=barnwell-academy-dh4-7rt-ey477912) ## Key facts Age range 0-5 years for daycare, 3-4 years for nursery Session types Half day sessions: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Half day sessions: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Full day sessions: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Opening hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily, 50 weeks a year Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Barnwell Academy Last inspected 3 November 2021 · Julie Foers Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are very happy and settled at this welcoming nursery. They show that they feel secure in the care of the nurturing staff. Children benefit greatly from a range of exciting and challenging experiences. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a robust curriculum that covers all areas of learning. - The manager is inspirational and has a very strong vision for the nursery. - Parents speak highly of staff and the quality of education and care they provide. - Staff are highly skilled and well qualified, with superb relationships with children. - Staff provide excellent opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise and learn about nature. Inspection #10131630 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50173967) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents speak highly of staff and the quality of education and care they provide." > "They comment that they feel informed about their child's day." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is very strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with health visitors and other health professionals to help identify where children might need extra support. Outdoor space Children use a variety of brushes and paint rollers to make marks with water during play outside, which helps to develop their larger muscles, balance, and coordination. They also navigate wheelbarrows along winding paths in the nursery garden and use their whole bodies as they climb up steps and slopes and slide back down, providing superb support for their physical development. Inspection history Date: July 2016 - November 2021 Outstanding - July 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Barnwell Academy ### Is Barnwell Academy a good nursery? ### What is Barnwell Academy's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Barnwell Academy cost? ### Does Barnwell Academy accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Barnwell Academy take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Barnwell Academy take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Barnwell Academy's opening hours? ### What age range does Barnwell Academy accept? ### Does Barnwell Academy have outdoor space? ### How does Barnwell Academy support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Barnwell Academy? ### How do I contact Barnwell Academy or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Barnwell Academy. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Pattison Industrial Estate · NE38 8NW 4.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ne38-8nw-318602) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Tiny Tinkers Nursery Houghton le Spring · DH4 6DS 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-tinkers-nursery-dh4-6ds-2713030) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Dubmire Daycare Houghton le Spring · DH4 6HL ](/nursery/dubmire-daycare-dh4-6hl-ey542957) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Chilton Meadows Nursery Houghton-le-Spring · DH4 6LX ](/nursery/chilton-meadows-nursery-dh4-6lx-ey217668) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Houghton Community Nursery School Houghton le Spring · DH5 8AE 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/houghton-community-nursery-school-dh5-8ae-ey461958) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Nesham Private Nursery Houghton le Spring · DH5 8AE 4.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/nesham-private-nursery-dh5-8ae-ey217367) [See all nurseries in HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING →](/search?q=HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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