Opening hours
Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.
Beach Hill Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
South Tyneside
About this day nursery
Beach Hill Nursery, located in South Shields, provides a caring and happy environment for children aged 0 to 11 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 19 May 2023, maintaining its good overall effectiveness.
Parents appreciate the family feel of the nursery, and children develop strong bonds with their key persons. Staff demonstrate high expectations for children's learning, creating a play environment that supports development.
The curriculum focuses on nurturing independence, communication, and good hygiene practices. Children are encouraged to pour their own drinks, serve their meals, and safely use tools like knives and scissors.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication skills, with staff expertly expanding children's vocabulary during play and story time. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, ensuring a secure environment and well-trained staff who are knowledgeable about child protection procedures.
The manager and staff actively evaluate the nursery and collaborate with professionals to enhance the curriculum, with recent improvements to the outdoor area strengthening children's engagement.
Our ethos
Beach Hill Nursery focuses on nurturing independence, communication, and good hygiene practices. They encourage children to be self-sufficient in daily tasks like pouring drinks and serving meals, and to safely use tools. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on expanding children's vocabulary through play and storytelling, aiming to foster strong communication skills.
What it's like
Children are very happy in this caring nursery. Babies and children develop a very strong bond with their key person. Staff know children well and ensure they are safe in the nursery.
Caring environmentStrong key person bondsPromotes independenceEffective communication developmentGood safeguardingSupportive learning environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2006
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Beach Hill Nursery
Last inspected 19 May 2023
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 very happy in this caring nursery. Babies and children develop a very strong bond with their key person. Staff know children well and ensure they are safe in the nursery.
Inspector highlights
- Children are very happy in this caring nursery.
- Staff have high expectations for children's learning.
- Recent improvements to the outside area have strengthened children's engagement and concentration.
- Children make good progress in their communication.
- The manager and staff have a good awareness of how they can keep children safe.
Areas to develop
- 1give more thought to the order in which children develop skills, such as early writing
- 2monitor the effectiveness of training on developing staff's knowledge and skills
- 3enhance ways of sharing more detailed information about children's learning with all parents.
Inspection #10289392 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents really appreciate the detailed handover at the end of the day.
Parents feel this helps them understand what their children are learning and how they can help them at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children enjoy looking at books, inside and outside, which helps to expand their vocabularies. Recent improvements to the outside area have strengthened children's engagement and concentration.
Parent Reviews of Beach Hill Nursery
5.0
(2)
Ethan Ramm
4 years ago
My son loves going to beach hill , at the start he was unsure about leaving us, now even before the door opens he is iching to start playing. Day trips out and all of the fun activities makes it worth every penny.
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4 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: November 2012
- May 2023Good
- November 2017Good
- October 2014Good
- December 2013Requires improvement
- November 2012Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Beach Hill Nursery
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