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Bright Start Childcare at Solway House

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·5 Station Road, Forest Hall, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 8AN · North Tyneside
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
North Tyneside

About this day nursery

Bright Start Childcare at Solway House provides high-quality and affordable childcare for children aged three months to five years. Located in a residential area bordering Benton and Forest Hall, the nursery operates five days a week from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks a year.

They emphasise a "Play Learn Grow" philosophy, delivered by experienced and qualified staff who tailor activities to individual children's needs. The facility boasts a bright dining room where nutritious meals are cooked on-site by a chef.

Children have access to a large, secure outdoor area featuring a grassed section, a soft surface road track, a vegetable planting area, a water wall, and a sandpit. Indoors, there are sunny spaces with various stimulating areas, including a quiet room for storytelling, a sensory area, and dedicated baby and toddler rooms.

The nursery is conveniently located with ample free parking, close to Benton Metro Station, major bus routes, and the A191.

What it's like

Children arrive at this highly inclusive nursery ready and eager to start their day. The dedicated staff team place a high priority on promoting children's emotional security. Activities are carefully planned based on individual children's interests and their learning needs, and children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

High-quality childcareNutritious meals cooked on-siteLarge secure outdoor areaIndividualised activitiesPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 6pm, 51 weeks of the year

Food

Nutritious meals cooked on site by the Chef

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Start Childcare at Solway House

Last inspected 9 January 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 arrive at this highly inclusive nursery ready and eager to start their day. The dedicated staff team place a high priority on promoting children's emotional security. Activities are carefully planned based on individual children's interests and their learning needs, and children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have worked hard since the last inspection to develop a clear and effective curriculum, accessing support and training from the local authority.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery.
  • The learning environment in each room has been carefully developed to support children's learning.
  • Staff plan daily routines to maximise opportunities for children to learn.
  • Children behave extremely well, are polite and enjoy helping with tasks.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the outdoor areas even more to offer a wider choice of activities to benefit those children who prefer to learn outside
  • 2consider how to deploy staff in the pre-school room more effectively so that all children's learning opportunities are supported even further
Inspection #10220930 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report that staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that the needs of their children are met, including supporting transitions to different provisions

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery. Parents report that staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that the needs of their children are met, including supporting transitions to different provisions. Staff establish highly effective partnerships with other professionals and follow their advice, when considering how best to spend additional SEND funding.

Outdoor space

The learning opportunities for children in the outdoor areas are not as stimulating. As a result, children sometimes require more intervention from staff to sustain their engagement in the activities available outside. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise.

Parent Reviews of Bright Start Childcare at Solway House

5.0
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: April 2018

  • January 2023Good
  • January 2022Requires improvement
  • April 2018Good

Frequently asked about Bright Start Childcare at Solway House

About the setting

Bright Start Childcare at Solway House registered in 2016. It is situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The nursery employs 25 members of childcare staff, with various qualifications. The nursery opens all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. It provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

URN
EY501082
Registered person
North East Childcare Limited
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
Requires improvement

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