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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Dimples Seaton Carew # Dimples Seaton Carew Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · Dimples Seaton Carew, Warrior Drive, Hartlepool, TS25 1EZ · Hartlepool Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Hartlepool About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dimples Seaton Carew provides a nurturing environment where children from birth to four years thrive, engaging in a broad range of experiences designed to support their interests and encourage new ones. The dedicated staff team fosters independence through daily routines and engaging play, helping children become confident and self-assured learners. The nursery places a strong emphasis on physical development, offering inventive opportunities for children to move their bodies in various ways, particularly through the use of climbing equipment and tunnels outdoors. This allows them to develop an understanding of risk management while sliding, balancing, running, and crawling, simultaneously enhancing their fine and gross motor skills through activities like using chalks on the pavement. The manager meticulously plans a sequenced curriculum for each room, incorporating a strong awareness of the local area to enrich children's experiences. Staff are adept at using visual prompts and gestures alongside spoken language, introducing new vocabulary as children explore sensory materials. There is a clear focus on mathematics, with a national programme employed to bolster children's mathematical knowledge and appropriate language usage. Furthermore, children at Dimples Seaton Carew develop a strong love for reading, participating in visits to a local library and taking books home to further promote language and literacy skills. The setting is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), maintaining strong links with local agencies and providing comprehensive support to families. Parents frequently commend the welcoming and professional staff, expressing a deep understanding of their child's activities and feeling "privileged" for their children to attend the setting. What it's like Children engage well in a broad range of experiences, with a curriculum supporting their interests and encouraging new ones. Staff foster independence through routines and play, helping children become confident learners. They also provide inventive opportunities for physical development, using outdoor equipment and encouraging risk-taking, which aids fine and gross motor skills. Broad experiences for all ages Strong focus on physical development Emphasis on mathematics and literacy Support for SEND Positive parent feedback ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dimples Seaton Carew Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10281077 Lead inspector Julie Dent Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216676)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623187) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dimples-seaton-carew-ts25-1ez-2623187) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dimples Seaton Carew Last inspected 4 April 2023 · Julie Dent 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 engage well in a broad range of experiences, with a curriculum supporting their interests and encouraging new ones. Staff foster independence through routines and play, helping children become confident learners. They also provide inventive opportunities for physical development, using outdoor equipment and encouraging risk-taking, which aids fine and gross motor skills. Inspector highlights - The manager plans a sequenced curriculum for each room, with a good awareness of the local area to enrich children's experiences. - Staff confidently use visual prompts and gestures, with spoken language, and introduce new words as children play with sensory materials. - Staff place an emphasis on mathematics, using a national programme to support children's mathematical knowledge and using appropriate language. - Children develop a strong love for reading, visiting a local library and taking books home to promote language and literacy. - Managers use self-evaluation effectively, supporting staff through training, guidance, and coaching. Areas to develop - 1 consider how group times and activities can be better organised to minimise disruption to children's learning so that it is meaningful at all times. Inspection #10281077 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216676) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents say that they have a real understanding of what their child is doing." > "Parents comment that staff are welcoming and professional." > "They add that they feel 'privileged' for their children to attend the setting." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. Links with local agencies that support children with SEND are strong. Families of children with SEND are very well supported. Outdoor space Children learn how to move their bodies in a variety of ways while using the climbing equipment and tunnels outside. They develop an understanding of how to manage their own risks while sliding, balancing, running and crawling. They also develop fine and gross motor skills using chalks on the pavement. Inspection history Most recent inspection 4 April 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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