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Dubmire Daycare

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
·Dubmire Primary School, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6HL · Sunderland
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Sunderland

About this day nursery

Dubmire Daycare in Houghton Le Spring provides care and education for children aged from birth to five years. The day nursery is open all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. At its inspection in November 2024, Ofsted judged the overall provision to be Good. The inspector noted that children thrive in the friendly and caring nursery, supported by attentive staff. Parents commented that their children are happy and relaxed, and that they appreciate the communication and support they receive from staff.

The curriculum is generally ambitious and well thought out. The day nursery has an excellent relationship with the on-site school and shares its outdoor classroom, which helps to prepare children for their transition to the school nursery. Ofsted found that leaders support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well, working closely with parents and other professionals. The nursery has strong procedures in place to keep children safe.

Our ethos

Dubmire Daycare is committed to providing high-quality childcare and education, fostering a secure, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. They aim to build upon children's experiences, laying foundations that spark a lifelong love of learning, while working in close partnership with parents.

What it's like

Children thrive in this friendly and caring nursery, coming in happily and returning home relaxed. Staff are very caring and attentive, especially when children are tired or distressed. The nursery has very good procedures for keeping children safe, including security-coded doors and teaching children how to keep themselves safe.

Ofsted OutstandingPart of Aim High AcademyStrong Parent Partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dubmire Daycare

Last inspected 20 November 2024

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 thrive in this friendly and caring nursery, coming in happily and returning home relaxed. Staff are very caring and attentive, especially when children are tired or distressed. The nursery has very good procedures for keeping children safe, including security-coded doors and teaching children how to keep themselves safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in this friendly and caring nursery.
  • The curriculum is generally ambitious and well thought out.
  • The nursery has an excellent relationship with the on-site school and shares its outdoor classroom.
  • Leaders and staff have an excellent relationship with parents, providing advice and support.
  • Leaders support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the order in which children develop their self-care skills and ensure that the curriculum is sequenced to ensure that children develop the skills that they need over time
  • 2focus planning more precisely on what children need to learn next to help children make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10368672 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents comment that their children are happy and relaxed when they come home."

"Parents appreciate the support and guidance that leaders and staff give them."

"Parents really appreciate the advice that they receive regarding a range of aspects, including communication and behaviour."

"Parents like the communication and feel they know what their children are doing and how they can help them at home."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. Leaders have clear plans in place, which they monitor effectively to decide how they can best support children's needs. They work with a range of professionals from health, such as educational psychologists and health visitors, and have a strong relationship with the local authority.

Outdoor space

The nursery shares the outdoor classroom with the school nursery class, planning together to support children's needs. Children get to know school staff as they play outside, aiding their transition to the school nursery. Children also have a range of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

Inspection history

Date: March 2019

  • November 2024Good
  • March 2019Outstanding

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