Opening hours
Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm.
Forest Hall Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
North Tyneside
About this day nursery
30am until 6pm, providing care for children aged 0-11 years. The nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 12th April 2022.
" Babies are well-supported in a calm atmosphere, developing communication skills through constant singing and talking. Older children confidently recall past events and learn good behaviour, taking turns and listening to friends.
The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by working with various professionals and utilising funding effectively, for example, by purchasing children's favourite books to aid their progress. Children demonstrate a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe, and the indoor and outdoor areas are safe and well-maintained with thorough safety checks in place.
Children make very good progress in their communication skills, with staff adapting their language and using good questioning to encourage expression. " Staff have good relationships with parents, who appreciate being informed of their children's activities and how to support their learning further.
What it's like
Children thrive in this friendly and caring nursery. They are happy and secure, with older children confidently recalling past events and babies falling asleep in their key person's arms. Children demonstrate a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe and behave well, learning to listen to friends and take turns.
Friendly and caring environmentStrong parent relationshipsMotivational activitiesGood communication skillsEffective SEND supportSafe indoor and outdoor areas
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1992
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Forest Hall Day Nursery
Last inspected 12 April 2022 · Elizabeth Fish
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. They are happy and secure, with older children confidently recalling past events and babies falling asleep in their key person's arms. Children demonstrate a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe and behave well, learning to listen to friends and take turns.
Inspector highlights
- Children thrive in a friendly and caring nursery.
- Staff have very good relationships with parents.
- Staff plan a range of motivational activities for children.
- Babies are well supported and cared for in a calm environment.
- Children make very good progress in their communication skills.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen monitoring and identify and address minor inconsistencies in staff's practice
- 2ensure all activities in the pre-school are pitched at the right level to help children to make the best possible progress
- 3consider more carefully the order in which children learn new skills to ensure their learning is sequenced effectively throughout the nursery.
Inspection #10229404 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say they become part of 'one large family'
Parents comment that they know what their children have been doing and how they can support them further.
They appreciate the 'family atmosphere' of the nursery, where staff 'care for children as if they were their own'.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work with a range of professionals, such as health visitors or speech and language therapists to understand how they can support children effectively, and they act on the advice given. Staff use funding well to support children, for instance by buying children's favourite books.
Outdoor space
The indoor and outdoor areas are safe and well maintained. Staff carry out thorough safety checks and take appropriate actions when hazards are identified.
Parent Reviews of Forest Hall Day Nursery
4.4
(7)
Thomas
10 months ago
Our son has attended Forest Hall Day Nursery since he was about 1 and they have been nothing but fantastic. They provide such a wonderful environment with a huge variety of activities. All the staff have been supportive and welcoming and our son loves going there. Most recently when our son was diagnosed with a dietary requirement they were so accommodating and immediately made changes to his meals. I'd definitely recommend Forest Hall Day Nursery to anyone looking for a nursery for their child.
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Mr Goossens
10 months ago
I have one child who attend this nursery. started at 2 years old. She loves going to nursery. In her first year she come on leaps and bounds with the help of all the staff. Everyone is anmazing and very competent in their role. Everyday is full of fun and lots of learning. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Sophie McG
2 years ago
Everyone here is super friendly from the first time you go to look around. We viewed here after many other family members’ kids had attended here and so glad we took the recommendation. Our little boy has been here since he was 2.5yo up until getting ready to leave for school now at 4.5yo. The staff are a credit to the place and they really care about the kids! Nothing is too much and they take such good care of them I have no hesitation leaving him in their care. We’ll miss them when he leaves for school! If you’re considering sending your little one, which can be so daunting I know, I was so nervous handing my baby over to people!!!!, you can trust this setting and staff will do everything for them, in terms of physical, emotional and educational development! It really is 5 stars and a second home for our little one! Thank you for everything! X
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Amy Graham
10 months ago
A lovely nursery, very professional and really keen to support your child to be comfortable safe and happy :)
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Char Gr
8 years ago
My son, daughter and niece all attended this nursery. The nursery is fabulous and the staff are lovely. All of my children formed very special bonds with their key workers and other staff. I highly recommend the nursery.
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Inspection history
Date: July 2009
- April 2022Good
- December 2016Good
- March 2014Good
- March 2011Good
- July 2009Good
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