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Haltwhistle Little Star # Haltwhistle Little Star Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · Woodhead Lane, Haltwhistle, NE49 9DP · Northumberland Number of places 50 places Age range 1–3 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 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 Haltwhistle Little Star is a nurturing nursery located in Haltwhistle, dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating environment for young children. The nursery is thoughtfully segmented into two key areas: 'Little Sparkles' for the youngest children, offering a quiet space for rest and a vibrant area filled with age-appropriate toys, and 'Twinkle Stars' for children over two, which features dedicated spaces for a variety of child-led activities including creative play, role-playing, construction, and group sessions. The environments are continually evolving to ensure a stimulating and relevant experience, with children actively involved in creating new displays. A key person system is in place to provide each child with a consistent and supportive adult connection, easing their transition into the group and fostering a strong link with parents. Daily planning is highly individualised, accommodating each child’s unique needs, from sleep schedules to feeding preferences, with a dedicated sleep room, changing area, and separate spaces for meals. The nursery prioritises healthy eating, offering top-up breakfasts, homemade lunches, teas, and snacks. Communication with parents is enhanced through the Famly app, which provides regular updates on children’s dietary intake, nappy changes, sleep patterns, and developmental milestones. What it's like A key strength of this welcoming nursery is the relationships between staff and children. Staff provide a nurturing, caring approach for all children that helps them to separate quickly from their parents and explore their environment with confidence. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, and implement an ambitious programme of activities that help children to develop the essential skills for future learning. Key person system Individualised planning Homemade meals Child-led activities ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.haltwhistlelittlestar.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Food Top-up breakfast, homemade lunches, teas and snacks provided. Cow's milk available for baby bottles; parents provide formula or baby food. Opening hours Monday to Thursday for 50 weeks of the year, from 8am until 5.30pm. Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Haltwhistle Little Star Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10307855 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243922)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278887) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=haltwhistle-little-star-ne49-9dp-ey278887) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Haltwhistle Little Star Last inspected 5 March 2024 Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend A key strength of this welcoming nursery is the relationships between staff and children. Staff provide a nurturing, caring approach for all children that helps them to separate quickly from their parents and explore their environment with confidence. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, and implement an ambitious programme of activities that help children to develop the essential skills for future learning. Inspector highlights - Managers continuously evaluate the setting and gather views of staff, parents, and children to identify and address weaknesses. - Managers and staff work closely with parents, sharing information and encouraging reading at home to provide a continued approach to learning. - Children develop good physical skills, confidently pedaling in the outdoor area and engaging in imaginative play with staff. - Managers and staff complete regular risk assessments and encourage children to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. - Staff interact positively with children, asking well-timed questions to develop thinking skills and encouraging an understanding of health and hygiene. Areas to develop - 1 Consider ways to build on children's understanding of boundaries and how their behaviours may impact on others. - 2 Review key routine times of the day, such as mealtimes and outdoor play, to ensure that children do not wait too long and remain engaged in their activities. Inspection #10307855 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243922) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator is aware of the importance of sharing information and putting strategies in place at the setting to help children to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children develop good physical skills. They confidently peddle around the outdoor area on trikes and in toy cars. Children spend time making marks using chalks in the outside area. Inspection history Date: August 2009 - March 2024 Good - March 2018 Good - May 2015 Good - August 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Haltwhistle Little Star ### What part of the country is Haltwhistle Little Star in? ### How are meals handled at Haltwhistle Little Star? ### What stands out about Haltwhistle Little Star? ### Is Haltwhistle Little Star Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Haltwhistle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Haltwhistle Little Star. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.9 mi ### Henshaw Nursery Hexham · NE47 7EP ](/nursery/henshaw-nursery-ne47-7ep-ey425242) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.8 mi ### Little Badgers Child Care Haydon Bridge · NE47 6BN ](/nursery/little-badgers-child-care-ne47-6bn-2830561) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.9 mi ### Gilderdale Nursery Alston · CA9 3BE ](/nursery/gilderdale-nursery-ca9-3be-2624764) - [ Ofsted: Good 10.0 mi ### Allendale Pre-School Hexham · NE47 9PT ](/nursery/allendale-pre-school-ne47-9pt-ey498781) [See all nurseries in Haltwhistle →](/search?q=Haltwhistle) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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