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Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School # Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · Centre Block, Prospect Business Park, Consett, DH8 7PW · Durham Number of places 88 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School, located in Consett, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, the nursery creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where children thrive and learn. The dedicated staff team treats children with respect, valuing their views and actively listening to them. The curriculum focuses on developing confident and independent learners through a wide range of engaging activities both indoors and outdoors. \\n\\nThe nursery boasts a highly stimulating environment where children regularly become absorbed in play, from hunting for sea creatures in the water tray to practising scooping flour. Older children engage in imaginative role-play, such as running an ice cream parlour, which encourages mark-making skills and confident communication. Stories and rhymes are effectively integrated into the daily routine, enhancing language development. \\n\\nThe setting places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, with significant enhancements made to the outdoor area to support all aspects of the early years curriculum, including physical development and understanding of the world. Staff demonstrate a deep knowledge of each child, tailoring activities to support individual learning journeys and next steps. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make very good progress due to the knowledgeable staff who work closely with parents and other professionals to implement effective strategies. The development of speech and communication is a clear priority, with vocabulary displayed throughout the nursery and staff using skilful questioning techniques to encourage children to articulate their thoughts. The nursery also promotes good health through hygiene practices, nutritious meals, and the use of a sensory room for a calm sleep environment. Independence is fostered by providing appropriate support for self-care and involving older children in daily tasks. Strong links with local schools facilitate smooth transitions for children. Parents highly commend the nursery for the advice and support provided, valuing the effective communication regarding their children's progress. The nursery benefits from a strong spirit of teamwork among staff, who feel valued and are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, ultimately enhancing the quality of provision. Our ethos The nursery is committed to fostering confident and independent learners through a wide range of engaging indoor and outdoor activities. They focus on developing children's communication skills through storytelling, rhymes, and skilful questioning, and prioritise individual learning journeys by tailoring activities to each child's needs. The nursery also nurtures independence in self-care and daily tasks. What it's like Children demonstrate that they are happy and settled during their time at this friendly and welcoming nursery. The nurturing staff team treats children with a great deal of respect. Children are listened to, and their views are valued. The nursery environment is highly stimulating, both indoors and outside, offering a wide range of interesting activities. Good overall effectiveness Highly stimulating environment Strong SEND support Focus on speech and communication Good behaviour and attitudes Strong teamwork among staff ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10252040 Lead inspector Jan Batchelor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226897)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659528) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Centre Block, Prospect Business Park, Consett, DH8 7PW [© 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#/-1.81173/54.85786/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Consett - [Day nurseries in Consett](/search?q=Consett) - [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=big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-dh8-7pw-2659528) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Last inspected 25 July 2023 · Jan Batchelor 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 demonstrate that they are happy and settled during their time at this friendly and welcoming nursery. The nurturing staff team treats children with a great deal of respect. Children are listened to, and their views are valued. The nursery environment is highly stimulating, both indoors and outside, offering a wide range of interesting activities. Inspector highlights - Managers have worked hard since the last inspection to develop the nursery. - The outdoor area has been greatly improved. - Staff know the children extremely well, enabling them to provide individual children with opportunities to practise newly acquired skills. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make very good progress. - Children's good health is promoted effectively. Areas to develop - 1 consider how to support children's learning even more in the baby room when children are playing independently - 2 support staff to adopt a more consistent approach to the use of dummies, to further promote children's communication and language. Inspection #10252040 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226897) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the nursery. > They welcome the advice and support provided, for example around diet and routines. > They describe the positive impact this has had on themselves and their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make very good progress because staff are knowledgeable about individual children's needs. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure effective strategies are used consistently, and appropriate adaptations are made to make the curriculum accessible to children with SEND. Outdoor space The outdoor area has been greatly improved and provides a wide range of different opportunities covering all areas of the early years curriculum. For example, children's physical development is promoted as they balance and climb, and they gain an understanding of the world around them as they grow their own vegetables and spot caterpillars and ladybirds on the plants. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: August 2022 - July 2023 Good - August 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School ### Is Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School a good nursery? ### What is Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School cost? ### Does Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School's opening hours? ### What age range does Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School accept? ### Does Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School have outdoor space? ### How does Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School? ### How do I contact Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Consett Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Happy Smiles Consett · DH8 6TJ ](/nursery/happy-smiles-dh8-6tj-2752668) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Nursery Consett · DH8 6AF ](/nursery/the-nursery-dh8-6af-ey415532) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Consett · DH8 0BH 2.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-dh8-0bh-ey556308) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Shotley Bridge Nursery School Consett · DH8 8LY ](/nursery/shotley-bridge-nursery-school-limited-dh8-8ly-ey491369) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### New Beginnings (Moorside) Consett · DH8 8EQ ](/nursery/new-beginnings-moorside-dh8-8eq-ey356648) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.2 mi ### Conkers Life Kindergarten Rowlands Gill · NE39 1ND ](/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-ne39-1nd-ey562599) [See all nurseries in Consett →](/search?q=Consett) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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