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Craghead Childcare Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Middles, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6AG · Durham
Number of places
38 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

Craghead Childcare Centre is a Glasgow-based nursery dedicated to fostering growth and learning in children. They offer a secure and stimulating environment where young ones can thrive through structured activities and creative play.

The centre provides comprehensive childcare solutions, including nurturing nursery care for babies and toddlers to promote early development, engaging preschool and early learning programmes for children aged 3-5 that focus on essential skills and social interaction, and enriching after-school clubs for school-aged children that support both academics and recreation. Their approach to childcare is built on core principles of safety, quality, clear communication with parents, and compassion for every child.

Craghead Childcare Centre aims to empower children to discover and learn, supported by a team of qualified professionals, ensuring each child receives an excellent start in life and develops their full potential.

Our ethos

We are committed to fostering a positive environment where children can thrive and develop their full potential.

What it's like

The managers and staff have successfully addressed previous actions. They offer an ambitious curriculum that supports all children, including those with SEND, to make good progress. Children feel happy and safe, forming secure relationships with staff.

Nurturing growth and learningSafe and structured environmentFlexible childcare optionsFocus on early development

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Craghead Childcare Centre

Last inspected 23 January 2024 · Dani Taylor

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

The managers and staff have successfully addressed previous actions. They offer an ambitious curriculum that supports all children, including those with SEND, to make good progress. Children feel happy and safe, forming secure relationships with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff effectively sequence children's learning across various areas, such as fine motor skill development.
  • Curriculum has been carefully considered, and room layouts have been changed to positively impact the development of two-year-olds.
  • A range of quality picture books and nursery rhymes help children build vocabulary and language skills.
  • Care routines are well embedded, promoting independence and good behaviour during mealtimes.
  • Managers and staff create an inclusive and respectful ethos, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, fully experience all activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan more effectively to ensure children benefit from high quality interactions and support.
Inspection #10282374 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the daily handover information which gives them confidence that their children are happy and well settled.

Parents state that the support their children receive from staff has had a positive impact on children's progress, particularly in their speech and language development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The curriculum is ambitious in supporting all children, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress. All children, including those with SEND, have equal opportunities to fully experience all activities within the nursery. Children with SEND also benefit from targeted support, including advice from external agencies. This helps them make progress in key areas of learning, such as their social and physical skills.

Outdoor space

The adjusted layout of the rooms has positively impacted the development of two-year-olds, providing them with more space to practise their physical skills. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Craghead Childcare Centre

5.0
(1)
Emma Clark
6 years ago

Fantastic place for our son we couldn't ask for much better fantastic outdoor area as well as indoor plenty to do and learn and staff are great

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: March 2012

  • January 2024Good
  • February 2023Requires improvement
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • March 2012Good

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