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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
·Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 0AH · Sunderland
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Sunderland

About this day nursery

Hetton Lyons Nursery School aims to foster confidence and curiosity in children from 6 months old until they transition to primary school at age four. The nursery emphasises strong relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals, valuing its role within the local community.

Located at Four Lane Ends, Hetton Le Hole, the nursery focuses on providing children with an excellent foundation for their future educational journey. They offer registration for both 0-3 year olds and 3-4 year olds, indicating a comprehensive approach to early years education.

The school also provides information on its vision, safeguarding practices, and support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

What it's like

Young children show a strong sense of belonging at this highly inclusive and welcoming nursery. The curriculum is based on building children's independence, confidence and a sense of pride. These experiences help to promote children's sense of wonder about the world around them and stimulate their imaginations.

Community-focusedAges 6 months to 4 yearsStrong parent/carer relationshipsEarly Years Foundation Stage

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 5.45pm

Age range

6 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Last inspected 25 April 2023

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

Young children show a strong sense of belonging at this highly inclusive and welcoming nursery. The curriculum is based on building children's independence, confidence and a sense of pride. These experiences help to promote children's sense of wonder about the world around them and stimulate their imaginations.

Inspector highlights

  • Committed leaders have a strong vision for the nursery, continuously looking for creative ways to enrich children's experiences.
  • Expert staff focus strongly on developing children's communication and language skills, using Makaton and picture cards.
  • Well-qualified staff build a structured curriculum, indoors and outside, based on observations of children's interests.
  • Staff are wonderful role models, encouraging good manners and promoting kindness and respect.
  • Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and vigorous exercise daily, promoting very good physical development.
Inspection #10285337 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff swiftly identify any gaps in children's learning and development and provide additional support promptly, in close partnership with other professionals when needed. All children make rapid progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Toddlers fill and empty pans with aromatic herbs and flowers, using metal ladles in the outdoor role play kitchen and pretending to make soup. Children learn how to balance, climb and jump safely when having adventures outdoors.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: October 2012

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • October 2017Good
  • October 2012Outstanding

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