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Goosehill at Hepscott Park # Goosehill at Hepscott Park Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Blyth House, Hepscott Park, Morpeth, NE61 6NF · Northumberland Number of places 98 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Goosehill at Hepscott Park, registered on 02/12/2010, is an outstanding childcare setting in Morpeth, Northumberland, caring for up to 98 children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:30 all year round, the nursery is known for its highly ambitious and inclusive curriculum tailored to individual needs. The dedicated staff, who are highly skilled and knowledgeable, ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive personalised support and make excellent progress. Children at Goosehill benefit from a rich outdoor learning experience, participating in woodland days, visits to their own allotment, and beach school sessions. The setting also promotes community involvement, with children visiting a local care home and sharing practices with other professionals. This nurturing environment, where children feel safe and valued, encourages independence, resilience, and a clear sense of pride in their achievements, preparing them exceptionally well for their next stage of education. What it's like Children show confidence in trying new things and exploring resources. The key-person approach is well embedded, fostering secure relationships. Staff are highly attuned to children's needs, adapting routines and teaching approaches to ensure all children feel safe and valued. Ambitious Curriculum Individualised Support Rich Outdoor Learning Strong Community Links Nurturing Environment ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 17:30 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Goosehill at Hepscott Park Last inspected 24 November 2025 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children show confidence in trying new things and exploring resources. The key-person approach is well embedded, fostering secure relationships. Staff are highly attuned to children's needs, adapting routines and teaching approaches to ensure all children feel safe and valued. Inspector highlights - Children show a clear sense of pride in their accomplishments. - High expectations for children's behaviour and attitudes are consistently demonstrated by staff. - A highly nurturing approach is evident, particularly for babies, ensuring children feel safe and cared for. - The curriculum is highly ambitious, fully inclusive, and accessible to all children. - Children benefit from highly skilled and knowledgeable staff who demonstrate a genuine passion for inclusion. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. - 2 Leaders and those responsible for governance should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged pupils/learners, those with SEND, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. Inspection #10131604 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295155) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Goosehill at Hepscott Park Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10131604 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295155)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414163) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=goosehill-at-hepscott-park-ne61-6nf-ey414163) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff at Goosehill at Hepscott Park are systematic in identifying individual children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they swiftly receive the support required and make excellent progress. The curriculum is fully inclusive and accessible to all, with clear processes for identifying needs and engaging parents collaboratively. Staff use Makaton to aid communication and large rolling balls to develop sensory awareness and support self-regulation, ensuring all children develop resilience and independence. Skilled staff demonstrate a genuine passion for inclusion. Outdoor space Children at Goosehill are involved in designing and developing garden spaces. They have full days in woodlands, visit their own allotment, and take part in beach school sessions. Leaders promote physical health and wellbeing, providing opportunities to take measured risks indoors and outdoors. Outdoor experiences are rich and varied, inspiring exploration and resilience, with the allotment providing opportunities to grow their own vegetables, promoting healthy lifestyles and a sense of achievement. ## Parent Reviews of Goosehill at Hepscott Park 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXRtC4ixcjufltyJJEhhkEM0XGoBOoD287QkXVtckN4O7g6wwI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Elise Whitfield 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCNE9LMVBREAE!2m1!1s0x487e0b48e2d947a7:0xc3218d1628a3693b) Reviews from Google for Goosehill at Hepscott Park. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14060674637937994043&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2011 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - February 2020 Outstanding - November 2015 Outstanding - August 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Goosehill at Hepscott Park ### How was Goosehill at Hepscott Park rated by Ofsted? ### What is Goosehill at Hepscott Park working on improving? ### What outdoor learning does Goosehill at Hepscott Park offer? ### When is Goosehill at Hepscott Park open? ### How does Goosehill at Hepscott Park support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Morpeth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Goosehill at Hepscott Park. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery Bedlington · NE22 6AN 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/footprints-on-the-moon-outdoor-nursery-ne22-6an-ey561897) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### What A Hoot Day Nursery Bedlington Bedlington · NE22 6EW 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/what-a-hoot-day-nursery-bedlington-ne22-6ew-ey559855) - [ Provider closed 1.9 mi ### Stobhillgate Explorers Morpeth · NE61 2HA 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/stobhillgate-explorers-ne61-2ha-2804691) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.1 mi ### The Nursery Morpeth · NE61 6AW 4.8(19 reviews) ](/nursery/the-nursery-ne61-6aw-ey553597) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Little Angels at Bedlington Bedlington · NE22 7LF ](/nursery/little-angels-at-bedlington-ne22-7lf-ey460041) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.3 mi ### Little Tinklers Choppington · NE62 5RR ](/nursery/little-tinklers-ne62-5rr-2863776) [See all nurseries in Morpeth →](/search?q=Morpeth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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