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Deerness Valley Nursery # Deerness Valley Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Yew Tree House, New Brancepeth, Durham, DH7 7EZ · Durham Number of places 20 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Durham 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 Deerness Valley Nursery School offers a nurturing Christian education with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, believing that play in a natural environment greatly benefits children's development. The nursery is relocating to Oak Field, Aldin Grange, Bearpark, and encourages prospective families to visit in person once the new site is ready to experience its special atmosphere. They are open 48 weeks a year and do not offer term-time only spaces, stretching government funding to cover their open weeks. The nursery operates with a mixed-age approach where all children play and learn together, although they assign children to 'rooms' for organisational purposes, which are not physical spaces but rather a way to manage availability for different age groups (under 2s not walking, under 2s walking, two-year-olds, and three-year-olds and over). Their curriculum integrates play, work, projects, and activities that often involve walks in the forest. Inside, resources are primarily natural and open-ended, focusing on wood toys and creativity over plastic and extensive screen time. Daily activities include shared meals, often prepared in collaboration with the children, and a short group activity tailored to the children's age and stage, incorporating singing, counting, listening, and playing instruments. They also incorporate age-related responsibilities like gardening and chicken care in their 'Work' curriculum. Meals are planned to meet nutritional needs and developed with children on a rolling menu. Our ethos Deerness Valley Nursery School provides a nurturing, Christian education centred on outdoor learning, promoting children's development through play in natural environments. Their curriculum integrates play, work, and projects, often involving forest walks, with a focus on natural, open-ended resources over plastic and screen time. They utilise a mixed-age approach, encouraging children to play and learn together. What it's like Children feel safe and secure and quickly become immersed in exciting activities, such as hunting for insects in the garden. They behave very well, sharing and taking turns, and show confidence and independence as they explore the range of activities and resources available. Lunchtimes are social occasions where children and staff sit together, with older children caring towards younger ones. Outdoor Nurturing Christian Education Mixed-Age Learning Meals Cooked at Nursery ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) From September 2023 we are changing the timings of our nursery day. We will have two core sessions a day. These core sessions can be paid for using government funding for two, three or four year olds. The core sessions are: Morning 0900 to 1200 Afternoon 1300 to 1600 In these core sessions Educators will be leading learning, providing activities, observing learning, playing with children, providing support and additional activities for children with Speech and Language programmes. We will explore and deliver all aspects of our curriculum – Play, Work, Projects, and “About” (often walks in the forest). There will always be at least one Qualified Teacher present in these sessions. We will also be offering wrap around sessions for families who need their child to be at nursery longer. The wrap around sessions are:​ Early start 0730 – 0800 Breakfast 0800 – 0900 Lunch 1200 – 1300 Tea 1600 – 1700 Later finish 1700 – 1730 The Breakfast and Tea sessions will have a focus on the Work aspect of our curriculum, giving children the age-related responsibilities to help an adult with Gardening, Chicken Care, Laundry, and Kitchen tasks that might be cooking related or could be emptying the dishwasher. There will  be time and space to play. In the Lunch session will sit together and share a meal cooked at nursery by children and adults. The whole nursery day looks like this: We are open 48 weeks a year, and do not offer term time only spaces. We stretch funding to cover the weeks we are open. Click here to see our calendars - 2022 to 2023,2023 - 2024 Early Start 0730 - 0800 Breakfast 0800 - 0900 Includes a meal Morning 0900 - 1200 Lunch 1200 - 1300 Afternoon 1300 - 1600 Tea 1600 - 1700 Includes a meal Late Finish 1700 - 1730 We are mixed age and all play and learn in the same space, but to help us organise our availability we assign children to a "room". These "rooms" are not physical rooms, but instead ways to make sure we have enough space for our children and each room has its own private rate price. Please get in touch for the latest prices. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Deerness Valley Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10225974 Lead inspector Julie Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182101)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2564576) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=deerness-valley-nursery-dh7-7ez-2564576) ## Key facts Session types Morning session (09:00 - 12:00), Afternoon session (13:00 - 16:00), Early start (07:30 - 08:00), Breakfast session (08:00 - 09:00), Lunch session (12:00 - 13:00), Tea session (16:00 - 17:00), Later finish (17:00 - 17:30) Food Meals cooked at nursery, planned with children to meet nutritional needs. Breakfast and Tea sessions include a meal. Lunch session focuses on shared meal prepared by children and adults. Age range Under 2s not walking yet; Under 2s walking securely; Two year olds; Three year olds and over Opening hours 07:30 - 17:30 (48 weeks a year) Term time / All Year All Year Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Deerness Valley Nursery Last inspected 22 March 2022 · Julie Campbell 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 feel safe and secure and quickly become immersed in exciting activities, such as hunting for insects in the garden. They behave very well, sharing and taking turns, and show confidence and independence as they explore the range of activities and resources available. Lunchtimes are social occasions where children and staff sit together, with older children caring towards younger ones. Inspector highlights - The leadership team has a clear vision for future developments and are reflective practitioners. - Staff are excellent role models, teaching children good manners and promoting positive behaviour. - Children's physical skills are developing well through daily outdoor play and other activities. - Staff support children's early literacy and mathematical understanding effectively. - Staff have a good understanding of the curriculum and plan exciting and engaging experiences for children. Areas to develop - 1 give children plenty of time to respond to questions and promote their thinking and language skills even more effectively - 2 review and enhance some parts of the daily routines to maximise the learning for all children. Inspection #10225974 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182101) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that they 'love the family feel' of the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff accurately assess children's development and identify where they need additional support. They work closely with parents and other professionals involved, creating individual support plans to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. They dig in the mud, propel themselves on tractors, chase friends in the garden, and climb trees. This helps to support the development of their balance, coordination and stamina. ## Parent Reviews of Deerness Valley Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWQXoXz1MmrFH5XsSN_OKv4YGzeQhToSjREBlmz2dW0XsZWXVM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Chukwuma a year ago Wonderful outdoor based nursery with committed staff who love, nurture and care for our children. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery. 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