Opening hours
7:45am - 5:15pm (nursery sessions: 8:40 am – 11:40am, 12:20pm – 3:20pm, full day 8:40am-3:20pm)
Crookhill Early Years
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Gateshead
About this day nursery
Crookhill Early Years is a nursery and out-of-school club located in Ryton, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4. Established over two decades ago, it is managed by two qualified Early Years Teachers who, alongside their dedicated team, strive to provide sensitive and effective learning experiences.
The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Birth to 5 Matters, ensuring a principled approach to early childhood education. They offer both morning and afternoon sessions, with children required to attend a minimum of two sessions per week.
Additionally, the facility provides breakfast and after-school clubs to support working parents. With a 'Good' Ofsted rating from February 2023, Crookhill Early Years is committed to maintaining high standards across all its operations, governed by a comprehensive set of annually reviewed policies and procedures.
Our ethos
Crookhill Early Years follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Birth to 5 Matters, ensuring a principled approach to early childhood education. They strive to provide sensitive and effective learning experiences.
What it's like
Children are at the heart of everything this setting does. They are encouraged to be independent and learn to do things themselves, including putting on their coats, washing hands, and tidying up. The environment is carefully designed for independent access to resources.
Run by Early Years TeachersGood Ofsted Rating (Feb 2023)Forest School
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
- Hourly fee for 3-4 year olds£6.00 / hour
- Hourly fee for 2 year olds£7.00 / hour
- Breakfast Club£5.00 / session
- Afterschool Club (3:20pm - 4:15pm)£5.00 / session
- Afterschool Club (3:20pm - 5:15pm)£8.00 / session
Key facts
Age range
2-4 years old
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Crookhill Early Years
Last inspected 18 January 2023 · Lianne Dixon
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 at the heart of everything this setting does. They are encouraged to be independent and learn to do things themselves, including putting on their coats, washing hands, and tidying up. The environment is carefully designed for independent access to resources.
Inspector highlights
- Key persons and other staff know children very well and use home visits to support their settling in and ongoing development.
- Children develop a love of books, with access to a range of books both indoors and outdoors, and enjoy sharing stories.
- Relationships with parents are strong, and parents feel supported by the setting, believing staff "go above and beyond".
- The setting has excellent relationships with the on-site school, sharing professional development and facilitating smooth transitions for children.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff and managers who follow safer recruitment procedures and conduct risk assessments.
Areas to develop
- 1review group time activities and consider how to promote younger children's engagement and enjoyment to a higher level
- 2enhance even further staff's focus on children's early language development, to ensure that all children make the best possible progress in their communication skills.
Inspection #10229374 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
We've lost one, two, three eggs and I'm using my binoculars to find them.
Ah ha, I've found some clues over here, on the floor.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Key workers of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities work very closely with external agencies, to ensure that their needs are fully understood and supported.
Outdoor space
Children are encouraged to be outdoors in all weathers, engaging in activities like sledging and exploring ice. Through experiences, including forest school, they observe local wildlife like deer, squirrels, and foxes, developing curiosity about the world around them.
Inspection history
Date: February 2017
- January 2023Good
- February 2017Outstanding
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