--- title: "(Closed) Explorers — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "This nursery has closed. Explorers, a nursery in Wylam — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Explorers # Explorers Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · The Stables, Stephensons Arms, Wylam, NE41 8ED · Northumberland Number of places 62 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Explorers is an early years education and childcare provider with a strong forest school philosophy, operating locations in Northumberland. Their approach reimagines traditional early years education, offering a child-led learning programme that encourages exploration, imaginative play, and a deep connection with nature. Each setting provides dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces, thoughtfully designed to support this holistic method. The curriculum is bespoke, inspired by the natural world, changing seasons, and a rich variety of literature, fostering curiosity and catering to individual learning styles. Explorers aims to harness children's natural instincts, providing a unique environment where learning is interwoven with the enjoyment of the outdoors. Our ethos Explorers has a strong forest school philosophy, offering a child-led learning programme that encourages exploration, imaginative play, and a deep connection with nature. Their bespoke curriculum is inspired by the natural world and changing seasons, fostering curiosity and catering to individual learning styles. They aim to harness children's natural instincts, providing an environment where learning is interwoven with the enjoyment of the outdoors. What it's like The manager and staff at Explorers are passionate about supporting children's learning in their outdoor nursery, forming strong bonds and enabling children to lead their own learning. Staff are highly knowledgeable and help children make rapid progress, particularly those who have struggled to settle elsewhere, by providing love and reassurance. Children thrive in the woodland environment, learning to keep themselves safe and treating each other with respect. Forest School approach Child-led learning Nature-based curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2020 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Explorers Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10263844 Lead inspector Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219306)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2607502) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=explorers-ne41-8ed-2607502) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Explorers Last inspected 3 May 2023 · Elizabeth Fish 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 manager and staff at Explorers are passionate about supporting children's learning in their outdoor nursery, forming strong bonds and enabling children to lead their own learning. Staff are highly knowledgeable and help children make rapid progress, particularly those who have struggled to settle elsewhere, by providing love and reassurance. Children thrive in the woodland environment, learning to keep themselves safe and treating each other with respect. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have thoughtfully designed a curriculum with clear progression of skills, supporting excellent progress in children. - Children are highly engaged in their learning, demonstrating consistently positive attitudes and high levels of engagement. - Staff read stories with excellent expression, seizing opportunities to discuss word meanings and significantly contributing to children's learning. - Staff exceptionally support children's communication, introducing single words to younger children and complex vocabulary to older children, and asking probing questions. - The manager provides focused and highly effective support to staff, coaching them regularly to strengthen their knowledge and skills. - The manager effectively uses funding to maintain high adult-to-child ratios and employ a highly skilled workforce, benefiting all children, including those with SEND. Inspection #10263844 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219306) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that it feels like their children are being cared for by family members. > The nursery has saved our family. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well. The highly knowledgeable coordinator is exceptionally well supported by highly trained staff. Staff spend a lot of time building close relationships with children and helping them to manage and understand their emotions. Staff swiftly identify children who need extra support. Highly effective intervention sessions help them develop the skills they need. Children catch up rapidly. The manager uses funding effectively to ensure that children make the best possible progress. She uses the funding to ensure that children benefit from high adult-to-child ratios. She appoints a highly skilled workforce and this helps all children, including those with SEND, to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space The manager and staff have a clear passion for supporting children's learning in this outdoor nursery. Children thrive in the woodland environment. They learn to keep themselves safe as they climb trees or use rope swings. Staff supervise children carefully. They give children time to try to do things for themselves, for example climb trees, but check that they have remembered the safety rules. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. 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