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Duckpool Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2023)
·St Mary's R C Primary School, Duckpool Lane, Whickham, NE16 4HB · Gateshead
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Gateshead

About this day nursery

C, established in 2011, offers an outstanding early years education for children aged 2 to 4 years old. 50pm.

The highly experienced leaders and staff are dedicated to providing a first-rate education, ensuring a highly ambitious curriculum is fully integrated into their practice, which enables children to excel in all areas of their development. The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing children's spoken language through superb teaching, exposing them to rich vocabulary and encouraging understanding of word meanings, even including weekly French lessons.

Children also benefit from extensive outdoor learning opportunities, including an on-site woodland trail where they explore their environment, build complex obstacle courses, and learn about nature. The setting celebrates a superb understanding of identifying and addressing any concerns regarding children's learning and development.

They use detailed observations and assessments to tailor interventions, working collaboratively with professionals and offering bespoke support, such as a dedicated sensory calming space to assist children in regulating their emotions.

What it's like

The highly-experienced leaders and staff share an aspiring vision for all children to receive first-rate education. They work seamlessly to ensure that their highly ambitious curriculum is ingrained in their practice. As a result, children excel in all areas of their development.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingStrong focus on spoken languageOutdoor woodland trailBespoke SEND supportAmbitious curriculum

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.50am to 2.50pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Duckpool Pre-School

Last inspected 8 November 2023 · Emma Allison

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

The highly-experienced leaders and staff share an aspiring vision for all children to receive first-rate education. They work seamlessly to ensure that their highly ambitious curriculum is ingrained in their practice. As a result, children excel in all areas of their development.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's spoken language through superb teaching.
  • Children benefit from exploring an on-site woodland trail.
  • Parents are invited to contribute their ideas and suggestions to help leaders and staff to reflect on the quality of the setting.
  • Leaders continually review and shape their practice.
  • Leaders and staff demonstrate a superb understanding of recognising any concerns in relation to children's learning and development.
Inspection #10307889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff demonstrate a superb understanding of recognising any concerns in relation to children's learning and development. They complete detailed observations and accurate assessments that help them to identify what children need to learn next. They work in close partnership with other professionals and implement strategies in their practice to offer bespoke interventions for children. For instance, staff have created a sensory calming space to help children to regulate their own emotions.

Outdoor space

Children help to build their own complex obstacle courses during outdoor learning and move their bodies in different ways. Children benefit from exploring an on-site woodland trail, recognising differences and similarities in their environment during their play.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: October 2011

  • November 2023Outstanding
  • March 2018Good
  • July 2014Good
  • October 2011Good

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