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Goosehill Private Nursery

Ofsted: Strong standard·9 Goose Hill, Morpeth, NE61 1TL · Northumberland
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

Goosehill Private Nursery, established in 2001 and located in Morpeth, is an outstanding childcare setting for children aged 0-4. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 17:30, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The dedicated staff are committed to children's full potential, integrating a movement-focused curriculum at the heart of their approach, which supports children's brain development and neurological growth. Each room includes thoughtfully planned movement areas where children can explore different ways of moving their bodies, such as using a peanut-shaped ball.

This focus on physical development supports self-esteem, communication, and language skills. The nursery excels in supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL).

Gaps in learning are swiftly addressed with targeted actions, and external professionals regularly collaborate with staff to provide comprehensive support. The setting also boasts a strong outdoor learning provision, with all children enjoying physical activity in the movement area, outdoor space, or at forest school, promoting emotional regulation and mindfulness.

Leaders are passionate about professional development, eagerly sharing their knowledge to benefit the wider early years sector.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this highly inclusive and nurturing setting. The curriculum focuses on what children should learn and the order that this should happen, with movement being at the heart of their approach. Each room has a movement area where children can explore different ways of moving their bodies, such as using a peanut-shaped ball to roll on.

Movement-focused curriculumStrong SEND supportEffective EAL provisionDedicated staffExcellent outdoor learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 05:30

Age range

3 to 9

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2001

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

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

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExceptional
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Goosehill Private Nursery

Last inspected 15 January 2026 · Lynne Pope

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this highly inclusive and nurturing setting. The curriculum focuses on what children should learn and the order that this should happen, with movement being at the heart of their approach. Each room has a movement area where children can explore different ways of moving their bodies, such as using a peanut-shaped ball to roll on.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are dedicated to driving excellence and support staff wellbeing.
  • Professional development is a high priority, with staff eagerly attending training courses and implementing new strategies.
  • Leaders are passionate about sharing their knowledge and understanding with the wider early years workforce.
  • Children, including those who are disadvantaged or have barriers to their learning, make rapid progress.
  • Staff have consistently high expectations for children's behaviour and create calm, nurturing spaces.
Inspection #10131547 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Gaps in children's learning are identified quickly through robust monitoring, and staff take swift, targeted action to ensure each child receives the help they need. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive sensitive and effective support, with external professionals such as speech and language therapists and physiotherapists welcomed into the setting for collaborative work. Strong partnerships with parents further help staff tailor support to each child's needs.

Outdoor space

All children enjoy physical activity, either in the movement area in their rooms, in the outdoor area or at forest school. Leaders and staff are deeply committed to ensuring that all children can access forest school, using this provision highly effectively to promote emotional regulation, build mindfulness and provide strong support for vulnerable children.

EAL / language support

Staff provide highly effective support for children who speak English as an additional language. They receive training to use children's home languages confidently with them. Early years pupil premium funding supports children who speak English as an additional language, with books in their home language purchased to benefit all children.

Inspection history

Date: March 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.

  • March 2020Outstanding
  • August 2015Outstanding
  • March 2011Outstanding

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