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Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield # Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 8 Clarence Walk, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AD · Newcastle upon Tyne Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield is part of a group of five nurseries situated across Newcastle, dedicated to providing outstanding childcare and early education for children aged three months to five years. The nursery focuses on creating a happy, secure, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and engage in a variety of enjoyable and educational activities. With a strong emphasis on quality, the nursery ensures all staff are highly qualified and experienced, undergoing rigorous recruitment and continuous professional development. This commitment to staff excellence results in a stable and dedicated team, offering consistent, high-quality care. The nursery also assists parents with understanding available financial support for childcare fees, including various government funding schemes. What it's like Staff go out of their way to support children and their families, working with professionals to provide necessary support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children are very happy, and staff have high expectations, leading to good attitudes to learning and good behaviour. Ofsted approved Highly qualified staff Flexible funding options ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around half-day and full-day sessions, with separate rates for children under two and over two years old. All meals and snacks are included in the session fees. Parents are expected to provide their own consumables, such as nappies, wipes, and sun cream. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Half Day under 2 years £34.50 / session - Half Day over 2 years £33.00 / session - Full Day under 2 years £58.00 / day - Full Day over 2 years £55.00 / day - Late Collection Charges £20 / hour Good to know - All meals and snacks are included in the session fees at no extra cost. - Parents/carers must provide consumables, including nappies, wipes, and sun cream. - Late collection charges are applied at a rate of £20 per hour. - Offers 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare per week over 38 weeks for eligible age groups. - Salary sacrifice scheme available for Newcastle City Council employees. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10229468 Lead inspector Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183011)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY225329) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.castle-nurseries.co.uk) 8 Clarence Walk, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AD [© 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#/-1.59977/54.97736/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Newcastle upon Tyne - [Day nurseries in Newcastle upon Tyne](/search?q=Newcastle+upon+Tyne) - [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=castle-nurseries-at-shieldfield-ne2-1ad-ey225329) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2002 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield Last inspected 5 April 2022 · Elizabeth Fish 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 Staff go out of their way to support children and their families, working with professionals to provide necessary support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children are very happy, and staff have high expectations, leading to good attitudes to learning and good behaviour. Inspector highlights - The manager has clear plans to improve the nursery, including recent environmental changes to increase children's involvement in play. - Babies thrive in a calm and nurturing environment, forming strong relationships with their key person. - Children enjoy a range of healthy meals, and staff teach them about healthy eating and dental care. - Staff effectively support children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language, acting on advice to promote progress. - The manager uses funding effectively, supporting children in receipt of two-year-old funding and providing additional staff and resources for children with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen monitoring to identify and address minor inconsistencies in teaching - 2 use children's interests more effectively when planning activities to strengthen their engagement and learning - 3 extend partnerships with parents and share even more information to raise children's learning to an even higher level. Inspection #10229468 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183011) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that their children are 'full of joy and very happy'. > Some parents comment that this face-to-face feedback is brief and they are unsure of how they can support their children at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have a strong partnership with a range of professionals, helping them to provide necessary support to families of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and signposting parents to additional groups and resources. Staff also use funding for children with SEND to provide additional staff support and purchase resources to help children regulate their emotions. Outdoor space All doors into the garden are secure, and the manager acts swiftly if staff identify potential hazards. For example, staff have closed parts of the garden recently to keep children safe. ## Parent Reviews of Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWupbKM06q8MbH32cJsOBCGW-sfaAbIHTWhav1i_EaGGLjZon15=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Hall Francis 10 months ago It was a great place to visit with family and friends There is a lot to see and a place to eat inside everyone is welcome I would recommend it to everyone you would love it .☕💖💯💖✔️👌. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xb1EwSlZaR0V3TTBSSU1ITkNaamRTYkVkalRXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487e70c153178f13:0x488f24fd80d6525a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUAryBv6c86YLXFhfCIuRnKUaDsov0jsKBJr-RqVbOdIHE8yHUK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nelo Valiant 2 years ago Miss this moment 🤗 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0cjYzYTNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e70c153178f13:0x488f24fd80d6525a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKrmrehVk2AsjyXHcvLSF_U9-26OjJplz62VMfIGokkGi9tn9HyA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ricardo Santamaria Fini 10 years ago near the university [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRNGY3MWdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e70c153178f13:0x488f24fd80d6525a) Reviews from Google for Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield. 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